Task: Purchase the Penultimate+2 for Loading Software and Expanding RAM on Your Commodore VIC-20 8-Bit Computer
Needed: Web browser, VIC-20 Computer
Time: 10-15 minutes
Introduction
The Commodore VIC-20 computer could load software via cassette, floppy disk, or cartridge. The easiest and fastest way to load software today is using modern storage solutions that emulate that process. I have been very impressed with the Penultimate+2 solution for loading software and lots of other useful tools from Tynemouth Software. Here are just a few of the many useful features:
- Load over 200 pre-installed games from a user-friendly menu
- Expand the RAM of your VIC-20 from 5K to as much as 35K
- Run a Dead Test+ for the VIC-20 or Self Test for the Penultimate+2 to diagnose problems
There are tons of other utilities, development tools, and features to explore. This is an amazing device that significantly expands what you can do with your VIC-20.
Instructions
Purchase the Penultimate+2 from TFW8B.com for about $65. There is an option to pay more to include an SD2IEC SD card for loading software and accessing it from the device. I didn’t get this option but now wish I had.
All you need to do to use this device is plug it into the cartridge port and boot the computer! A nice user-friendly menu will pop up giving you easy access to all of its features.
Be sure and check out the instructional videos at the bottom of the TFW8B.com sales page.
Comments
I highly recommend this device. I was blown away by how user-friendly it is. Very professionally developed. I am still discovering new things that it does.