Crowdfunding Campaign Aims to Create a 5-Button Controller for Commodore 64 and Mega65
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Braillynn Rodriguez
Summary
A crowdfunding campaign by Braillynn Rodriguez seeks support to bring a new 5-button controller to life for the Commodore 64 and Mega65, aiming to upgrade the classic 1-button joystick standard from the 1980s. The project has already produced a working prototype, and the creator argues that with the C64 homebrew scene more active than ever (especially after Christian Simpson's 2025 C64 Ultimate release), it's time for a modern controller upgrade for both gamers and developers.
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Twitter / XCrowdfunding Campaign Aims to Create a 5-Button Controller for Commodore 64 and Mega65gofund.meKey quotes
· 3 pulledWe are still stuck using the 1-button joystick standard from the early 1980's.
It's 2026, and it's time for an upgrade. Gamers deserve this upgrade, as do developers.
With the help of some great friends, I have successfully created and prototyped a new controller that supports 5 independent buttons for the C64 and Mega65.
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