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For fans of retro gaming, enthusiasts of commodore 64, tech-lovers interested in hardware design, and nostalgic gamers
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LA RECENSIONE

A writing within a writing...Is it possible?

Who doesn't remember the memorable “biscottone” of the Commodore? Well...forget it!

Jeri implemented the “heart” of the indomitable C64 into a Joystick (Competition Pro), creating the C64 DTV, that is, Direct to Tv.

A small gem of ingenuity, compactness, and fun. Turn on the TV, plug in the cables, and off you go towards exciting matches!

The circuit design was developed by the talented and beautiful inventor herself.

Since she was young, she demonstrated an aptitude for programming, and an innate ability to dismantle and redesign various types of electronic equipment. Disagreeing with teachers, she continued independently to expand her creativity in hardware design, while cultivating multiple passions.

Within it, VG were inserted, including old glories like: Paradroid, Pitstop, Speedball, Uridium.

Not to forget the memorable platform/puzzle “Impossible Mission” by Epyx. One of the most challenging games ever.

Technically and graphically impeccable.

“Another visitors! Stay a while; staaay foreveeer”. But...does it talk?

It's the miraculous digitized sound of the C64.

Ahhh! No! No! Nothing special.

I fell into the void from a cursed platform, to avoid the electric shock of a damned robot.

“Destroy him, my robots”.

Darn it...I've never managed to finish it! Yet, some wizard did!

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Jeri Ellsworth ingeniously embedded the heart of the Commodore 64 into a joystick, creating the C64 DTV—an innovative, compact device preloaded with classic games. The review highlights the device’s nostalgic value, technical finesse, and entertaining gameplay, especially praising iconic titles like Impossible Mission and Paradroid. The digital sound quality brings the retro charm alive, despite the difficulty of some games. Overall, it celebrates the clever merging of hardware design and classic gaming fun.

Jeri Ellsworth

American hardware engineer, inventor and entrepreneur known for the C64 Direct-to-TV and later augmented-reality hardware projects.
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