Boulder Dash, Paradroid, Nebulus – if you hear the sound of a cassette tape rattling in your ears when you hear these names, you’ve come to the right place. The Commodore 64 comes back as an official handheld: foldable, with an IPS display and 25 pre-installed games. And you can get the entire C64 library via SD card.
The Commodore 64 becomes a handheld for on the go
The Commodore 64, for many the epitome of the home computer of the 1980s, is returning. Instead of the clunky “bread bin” you can expect a modern new edition for your pocket. The experienced retro specialist Blaze Evercade is bringing an official, mobile version of the legend onto the market with the “TheC64 Handheld”. The device will be released on October 15, 2026 and can be pre-ordered for 129.99 euros.
The foldable housing is visually reminiscent of a Nintendo DS and makes the device particularly compact for on the go.
However, modern technology works inside: an ARM processor emulates the classic C64 hardware and displays the games on a contemporary IPS display. Supplies are also provided, because in addition to the pre-installed titles, you can load countless other classic games and new developments onto the device via an SD card slot.
The C64 handheld: All the facts at a glance
So that you know what to expect, we have summarized the most important information here:
- Product: TheC64 handheld
- Manufacturer: Blaze Evercade
- Release: October 2026
- Price: 129.99 euros (can be pre-ordered on Amazon)
- Games: 25 titles pre-installed, more can be loaded via SD card
- Special feature: Foldable design with IPS display and C64 virtual keyboard
Pocket-sized bread bin: design and technology
The handheld design not only makes the device extremely compact for on the go, but also elegantly solves one of the biggest challenges: the keyboard. If necessary, a full virtual C64 keyboard is displayed on the lower screen so that you can also use classic text adventures or BASIC commands.
Modern technology works inside to make the retro experience possible. An ARM processor ensures smooth and accurate emulation of the C64 hardware, while a sharp IPS display shows the pixel splendor of yesteryear in brilliant colors. Classics like Boulder Dash or Paradroid should look better than ever before.
All 25 pre-installed games at a glance
- A Pig Quest
- Aztec Challenge
- Boulder Dash
- Druid Encounter!
- Galencia
- Hunter’s Moon Remastered
- Ice Guys
- It’s Magic 2
- Knight ‘n’ Grail
- Krakout
- lee
- Metal Warrior Ultra
- Millie & Molly
- Nebulus
- Paradroid
- Planet Golf
- Sam’s Journey
- Shadow Switcher
- Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe
- Spherical
- Squish ‘Em
- Steel Rangers
- X Out
- Yeti Mountain
If your favorite games are not included, you can simply reload them. You can easily bring your own game collections onto the device via an SD card slot and rediscover the huge library of C64 software.
Tip: Do you want to play old-school games but don’t want to buy a new device? At Archive.org you will find over 18,000 C64 games that can be started directly in the browser.
Who is the C64 handheld worth for?
The new edition fits into the ongoing retro trend, but for the first time meets the desire for an official and high-quality mobile solution for C64 fans. While there is already a stationary replica for the living room with “The C64 Maxi” (view on Amazon), the handheld closes the gap for everyone who wants to live out their nostalgia on the train, in the park or while traveling. It combines the charm of the “bread bin” with modern technology and thus appeals to both veterans and curious beginners.