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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 15h

All Hollow's Eve is quickly approaching so why is your desktop not displaying a #Commodore spooky screensaver? So, while you’re out buying candy for this year’s TOT's let your computer enjoy a spooky 8-bit screensaver!
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c64 Haunted Castle Screensaver | 8-Bit Boyz

DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: This Halloween Demo was originally by moondog7. This screensaver version is a video capture of the original Commodore 64 version playi ...

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 5d

Still play it on my daily driver machine as and escape!! Great game

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 8d

RANDOM POST:
Not retro in hardware but it is in who's on it!
Man-at-Arms is fighting Merman while the Intel Bunny sits there watching over things on my GPU on one of my workstations that is currently touting RED for Halloween!
#MOTU #HALLOWEEN #RetroComputing

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 9d

Spooky season is upon us, be the envy at your work with a 1980's state-of-the-art screensaver on your workstation!!!
C64 Halloween 2019 Screensaver Download:
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#screensaver #windows #microsoft #commodore #c64 #8bit #retrocomputer #vintagecomputer

C64 Halloween 2019 Screensaver | 8-Bit Boyz

DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: This Halloween Demo was originally put out October 31st 2019 by Hokuto Force, done in PETSCII with subtle animation along with a famou ...

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 11d

Monday's mail had sweet surprise thanks to Sutehk!!!! He drop shipped a mystery package & well 4 new Atari 7800 & 2600 games still in shrink wrap, plus 4mb extra high density floppies!!!!!
Thank you Sutehk!!!

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 15d

Do you run a BBS?
Is there a BBS you love and want others to know about?
Then head on over to our BBS Directory and please add your listing for all to see and connect with!
Submit your listing @
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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 16d

Black Star BBS just listed!
A WildCat! BBS ran by Anti-CMOS (SysOp)
This is another original BBS from back in the day that has been revived proving your even current social media can not keep the OG social BBS down!!
Check out Black Star BBS @
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Black Star BBS | 8-Bit Boyz

Files, Games, and hopefully community. ;)

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 19d

In life you have to appreciate the simple & funny things, like when your teen & pre-teen daughters print out various #SouthPark balls meme's then tape them on monitors in the house. I discovered this one on my monitor tonight. 😂
Glad to see they were having a good & fun day!

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 23d

The Image BBS on a Stick v2.3 Windows & Linux installers have been updated (Sept 23rd 2025) with the latest files/configurations in our Downloads! #Imagebbs #Commodore #bbs

Links Here:
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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · 26d

Each month there is one day where the mail is AMAZING, today is that day!!!
#Computesgazette #Commodore @computesgazette.com.web.brid.gy

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Sep 6

The delivery that arrived Thursday has been opened, a #Commodore COLT PC-10/PC-20!! They packed it very well & it is safe to say it arrived perfectly, plus the machine is clean inside & out in great condition!! Next to do is boot it up, just need more free time for that.

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Sep 5

G4 was great back in the day!!

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Sep 5

A particular late 80's #Commodore computer that has been on my wish list for a very long time is finally set to hit "The Land of Enchantment", New Mexico (USA - yes we have to specify USA for many who just don't know) tomorrow, Friday!!!!!

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Sep 4

I posted this before & had a few DM's that fell through so thought I would ask again.😁
I am looking for any disk images of the "Scholastic Edition" of The Newsroom by Springboard. If you have a copy & are willing to share please DM me. I would love to share it on 8bitboyz.com for all.

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Aug 28

Passing time with some #atari action!

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Aug 20

Unexpected happy mail call today!!
Thank you @computesgazette.com.web.brid.gy for another issue and the upgrade of the shipping sleeve! 👍

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Aug 20

Those who know me know #MOTU is a tied obsession next to retro, so of course, I gotta share this future release game video!!!

youtu.be/DhSg581CygU?...

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction™ | Announce Trailer

YouTube video by Limited Run Games

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Jul 22

I mean come on it's and 80's price with way more features! If you are a true user, you know and already sealed the deal! 😉

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Commodore 64 Ultimate: BASIC Beige | Commodore

Your childhood just leveled up.The first official Commodore 64 in over 30 years is here - a faithful recreation of the original motherboard on FPGA hardware. Play 10,000+ original games with more RAM...

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Jul 22

Geez, I have a #Datasette issue, I keep acquiring them!
Today Fedex dropped off this GE Datasette. They are slow but there is just something about them that fascinates me from the time I saw my 1st one working on a brand new Sinclair 1000 in early 80s all the way up to today.

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Jul 21

Not 1 but 2 arrived today!!!!!!!
#ComputesGazette #Commodore #c64 #MAGAZINE

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Jul 21

One of my favorite album covers (and album) that has been in my collection for over 40 years now, wonder why?😉

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Jul 18

A couple new RAM testers have arrived, has anyone used these? For the price they seem like they will be a huge help with 8-Bit machines, I will try them out very soon on a project.

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking for any disk images of the "Scholastic Edition" of The Newsroom by Springboard. If you have a copy & are willing to share please DM me as I have been looking for a long time w/only dead ends thus far. I would love to share it on 8bitboyz.com for all.

8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Jul 13

When your childhood friend drops off some #Commodore in the original box at your door that he picked up at a surplus store the day before! Thank you, Robert!

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8-Bit Boyz @8bitboyzretro.bsky.social · Jul 12

New toy, time to remove decades of barn gunk off last years White Barn Haul!

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