It all started with five systems, Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64, TurboGrafx-16 and CD from NEC and Mega Drive / Genesis from Sega. Then, SNK’s Neo Geo made his presence felt. Now, another former gaming giant is ready to put its stamp on the Nintendo Wii virtual console. It comes in the form of the best-selling personal computer of all time, the Commodore 64. The Commodore 64 debuted in 1982 as an 8-bit home computer and featured more than 4,000 video games. However, there is a catch. From now on, Commodore 64 will only be available on the European virtual console.

This is a movement that has taken almost two years to complete. In 2006, British Publisher System 3 bought Epyx, the game developers who created most of the Commodore 64 video games. Their intention was to re-release the games on the Nintendo DS, PSP and, most importantly, on the virtual console. The Commodore Gaming CEO also began working with Nintendo of Europe to try to secure the Commodore 64’s place on the virtual console.

Among the first Commodore 64 titles to be available on the virtual console are International Karate and Uridium. Commodore 64 games will also cost the same as Nintendo Entertainment System games at 500 Wii Points. Some other famous games from the Commodore 64 era include California Games, 4th and Inches, Skate or Die, and many arcade ports like Donkey Kong, Breakout, 1942, Bubble Bobble, etc.

While it is currently only slated for release on the European virtual console, there is no evidence that the Commodore 64 does not make it to North America. As mentioned above, the system remains the best-selling personal computer of all time and has created many classics. It was perhaps the longest-running video game system in history, from 1982 to 1994. The 8-bit era began years before Nintendo entered the home console market and successful sales in Europe are sure to see the Commodore 64. make your way abroad. Hopefully that’s the case, as there are many classic games that players have never had a chance to play and enjoy.