Commodore 16

Commodore 16

Commodore Business Machines Computer 1984

Budget home computer from 1984 based on the TED chipset. Only 16 KB RAM. Compatible with Plus/4 software but not with C64 hardware or software. The TED chip provides 121 colours — far more than the C64 — but weaker sound (2 voice square wave only).

Specifications

Manufacturer
Commodore Business Machines
Type
Computer
Year
1984
CPU
MOS 8501
Clock speed
1.76 MHz (PAL) / 1.79 MHz (NTSC)
RAM
16 KB
ROM
32 KB (BASIC 3.5 + KERNAL)
Video chip
MOS TED 7360 — 320×200, 121 colours (15 hues × 8 luminances + black)
Sound chip
MOS TED 7360 — 2 voice square wave
OS / BASIC
Commodore BASIC 3.5
Ports
Expansion Port, Datasette, Serial IEC, 2× DE-9 Joystick, RF, A/V
Supported
Commodore 16

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Added to site
03 Jul 2026