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StatusProductWhat it doesCompatibilityLinks
Sold outChecked Jul 27, 2026Cassiopei v2.0by Jan Derogee

Adds SD-card PRG and TAP loading, a fast loader, Wi-Fi file transfer, and cross-development tools through the cassette port of several Commodore 8-bit families.

The maker states that Cassiopei v2.0 is not available. The hardware is described as functionally complete, while firmware, software, manuals, and downloadable updates remain published.

Sources
  • Commodore PET series Stated family
  • Commodore VIC-20 Exact model
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore 16 Exact model
  • Commodore Plus/4 Exact model
  • Commodore 128 Exact model
AvailableChecked Jul 27, 2026Epyx Fastload Reloadedby The Future Was 8bit

Cartridge fast loader for a Commodore 64 or 128 using an existing SD2IEC device or Commodore 1541-family disk drive.

TFW8b exposed an active product page with selectable options on 2026-07-27. This is an accelerator for an existing storage device, not storage by itself. Loading speed and compatibility depend on the program and attached drive.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore 128 Exact model
AvailableChecked Jul 30, 2026IRQHack64 and IRQHack IIby Nejat Dilek, Ozay Turay, and Gotek Retro

Arduino-based C64 cartridge family for fast PRG loading from SD storage or a serial connection.

Gotek Retro lists IRQHack II at EUR 25 including its housing and provides a current order-interest form. The form offers an IRQHack II package with a populated SD card but explicitly has no stock management or availability guarantee and ships only within Europe, with non-EU European destinations handled case by case. Confirm stock and included media before ordering.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
AvailableChecked Jul 27, 2026JiffyDOSby Mark Fellows and licensed sellers

Licensed replacement computer and disk-drive ROM system that accelerates Commodore serial storage and adds DOS commands.

The official licensing site listed five authorized sales channels on 2026-07-27. Offerings include licensed ROM images, replacement ROM overlays, and switchless overlays; stock and the exact supported machine or drive vary by seller.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore 128 Exact model
  • Commodore SX-64 Exact model
  • Commodore VIC-20 Exact model
  • Commodore 16 Exact model
  • Commodore Plus/4 Exact model
AvailableChecked Jul 25, 2026Pi1541by Pi1541 project

Cycle-exact Commodore 1541 disk-drive emulation using a Raspberry Pi and SD-card disk images.

Retro Electronics listed one assembled Option B Pi1541 Hat in stock on 2026-07-25. The Hat is the only supplied part; add a supported Raspberry Pi, SD card, serial cable, legal drive ROM, quality USB cable, and at least a 2.5 A power supply. The official project does not support Raspberry Pi 4 or 5.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore 128 Exact model
  • Commodore VIC-20 Exact model
  • Commodore Plus/4 Exact model
AvailableChecked Jul 27, 2026TeensyROM+by Travis' Sensorium

Combines ROM and program loading, MIDI, Ethernet, NFC launching, remote control, a real-time clock, and REU functions in a Teensy 4.1 cartridge.

The maker's Lectronz store showed six fully assembled revision 0.4 units at USD 64.00 on 2026-07-27. The programmed Teensy 4.1 and case are included. A CR1225 battery is included only with United States shipments, and an SD card or USB drive is needed for content beyond the built-in files.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore SX-64 Exact model
  • Commodore 128 Exact model
  • Commodore 64 Ultimate Exact model