The Oasis BBS
LightNews LightNews
banner
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
The Oasis BBS
@theoasisbbs.bsky.social
560 followers 110 following 1.8K posts
A hub for Commodore 64 BBS enthusiasts. The Oasis BBS offers the latest news, stories, reviews on the Commodore 64, Amiga and Modern 8-bit computers.
Links: https://linktr.ee/theoasisbbs
Posts Replies Media Videos
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Wico Trackball Games for the C64
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroGaming #Trackball #Wico #ArcadeGames #Arkanoid #Centipede #OperationWolf #JupiterFracture #MonroeWorld

theoasisbbs.com/wico-trackba...
Wico Trackball Games for the C64 - The Oasis BBS
Wico Trackball Games: MonroeWorld cleans a Wico trackball and tries 10 C64 favorites, from Arkanoid to Operation Wolf and more in one video.
theoasisbbs.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:52 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
C64 SID Cover: Nordischsound Runs Up That Hill
#Commodore64 #C64 #SID #GoatTracker #TrackerMusic #Chiptune #8bitMusic #Nordischsound

theoasisbbs.com/c64-sid-cove...
C64 SID Cover: Nordischsound Runs Up That Hill - The Oasis BBS
C64 SID Cover of Running Up That Hill by Nordischsound, built in GoatTracker and recorded from a real Commodore 64 with 8580 SID.
theoasisbbs.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Pico Flash Web Flasher Makes Pico Updates Easy
#RaspberryPiPico #RP2040 #RP2350 #WebUSB #PicoBoot #UF2 #Firmware #OpenSource #RetroComputing #OneROM

theoasisbbs.com/pico-flash-w...
Pico Flash Web Flasher Makes Pico Updates Easy - The Oasis BBS
Pico Flash web flasher lets you program RP2040 and RP2350 boards in a browser using WebUSB, plus readback and OTP viewing.
theoasisbbs.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:31 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Commodore 1541 Alps Swap Revives a “Dead” Drive
#Commodore64 #Commodore1541 #DiskDriveRepair #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #FloppyDrive #HardwareHack #PCBDesign #3DPrinting #AppleUniDisk #RetroBits #VCFSwapMe

theoasisbbs.com/commodore-15...
Commodore 1541 Alps Swap Revives a “Dead” Drive - The Oasis BBS
Commodore 1541 Alps swap revives dead Newtronics drives using an Apple Alps donor, adapter PCB, and jumper tweak. Watch the build.
theoasisbbs.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:21 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Retroterm Turbo56K Terminal v0.30 Brings New Ports and Handy Tools
#Retroterm #Turbo56K #Commodore64 #Commodore128 #CommodorePlus4 #MSX #BBS #RetroBBS #PETSCII #RetroComputing

theoasisbbs.com/retroterm-tu...
Retroterm Turbo56K Terminal - The Oasis BBS
Retroterm Turbo56K Terminal v0.30 adds new MSX ports, drawing tools, config saves, and cleaner downloads for BBS callers.
theoasisbbs.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:12 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Amiga 6570-036 Replacement for Amiga 500 Keyboards
#Amiga500 #AmigaHardware #RetroComputing #PCBWay #AmigaRepair #KeyboardRepair #ATmega1284P #DIYElectronics

theoasisbbs.com/amiga-6570-0...
Amiga 6570-036 Replacement for Amiga 500 Keyboards - The Oasis BBS
Amiga 6570-036 Replacement targets dead Amiga 500 keyboards. Engineer shares PCB files on PCBWay, with firmware still pending.
theoasisbbs.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
C64 Assembly Basics: Fairlight TV’s On-Ramp to 6502 Coding
#Commodore64 #C64 #MOS6502 #MOS6510 #AssemblyLanguage #RetroComputing #C64Coding #FairlightTV #MachineCode

theoasisbbs.com/c64-assembly...
C64 Assembly Basics: Fairlight TV’s On-Ramp to 6502 Coding - The Oasis BBS
C64 Assembly Basics explains CPU, memory map, hex, and efficient loops so you can follow Fairlight TV episode 58 with confidence.
theoasisbbs.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:52 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
FREEZE64 Issue 81 Ships Soon With Metranaut and Fresh C64 Features
#FREEZE64 #C64 #Commodore64 #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #C64Homebrew #ZZAP64 #Datasette #IndieZine

theoasisbbs.com/freeze64-iss...
FREEZE64 Issue 81 - The Oasis BBS
FREEZE64 Issue 81 ships in Jan 2026 with a Metranaut cover feature, CCRAPBACK, dev chat, Operation Vostoka diary, and more.
theoasisbbs.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Rogue Daemon Reloaded Brings 7 New Levels to the C64
#Commodore64 #C64 #Roguelike #RetroGaming #Multiplayer #Ultimate64 #RRNet #Homebrew #IndieGame #Itchio

theoasisbbs.com/rogue-daemon...
Rogue Daemon Reloaded Brings 7 New Levels to the C64 - The Oasis BBS
Rogue Daemon Reloaded adds 7 new levels, online multiplayer options, and auto-updating downloads for Commodore 64 players.
theoasisbbs.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Browser C64 Image Converter: RetroPixels+ in Your Tab
#Commodore64 #RetroPixelsPlus #C64 #RetroComputing #PixelArt #C64Dev #KoalaPainter #Dithering #8BitArt #Meatloaf

theoasisbbs.com/browser-c64-...
Browser C64 Image Converter: RetroPixels+ in Your Tab - The Oasis BBS
Browser C64 Image Converter RetroPixels+ turns photos into Koala, FLI, or PRG files with palette and dither controls.
theoasisbbs.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:23 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Amiga Tunnels and Trolls Brings Solo RPG Nights to AmigaOS
#Amiga #AmigaOS #MorphOS #Aminet #TunnelsAndTrolls #RetroRPG #BBS #SoloRPG #HomeComputer

theoasisbbs.com/amiga-tunnel...
Amiga Tunnels and Trolls Brings Solo RPG Nights to AmigaOS - The Oasis BBS
Amiga Tunnels and Trolls lets you run 32 solo adventures as a BBS door, console app, or GUI on AmigaOS and MorphOS.
theoasisbbs.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:17 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Amiga Arcade Conversions Poll
#Amiga #RetroGaming #AmigaGames #ArcadeConversions #UKGN #CommodoreAmiga #Pang #Gauntlet2 #DoubleDragon2 #MarbleMadness

theoasisbbs.com/amiga-arcade...
Amiga Arcade Conversions Poll - The Oasis BBS
Amiga Arcade Conversions Poll counts viewer picks from UKGN and adds quick takes on Pang, Double Dragon II, Gauntlet II, and more.
theoasisbbs.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
The Underground World of BBSing in the 80's
#BBS #DialUp #CBBS #FidoNet #EchoMail #ANSIArt #ACiD #iCE #RetroComputing #EFF #PTT

theoasisbbs.com/the-undergro...
The Underground World of BBSing in the 80's - The Oasis BBS
Underground World of BBSing shows how dial-up boards grew, linked up, faced raids, and still lived on in Taiwan. Watch the video.
theoasisbbs.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
A2560Me Aluminum Case: Foenix Labs Shows Premium and Budget Enclosures
#FoenixLabs #A2560Me #RetroComputing #68k #MiniITX #RetroHardware #ComputerCase #ArcA310 #OpenSourceDrivers #PCIe

theoasisbbs.com/a2560me-alum...
A2560Me aluminum case - The Oasis BBS
A2560Me aluminum case gets a premium aluminum and resin shell, plus a lower cost option. Sale aims for late Jan 2026.
theoasisbbs.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Ball Blasta NTSC Fix: Patch a PAL Game for North American C64s
#Commodore64 #C64 #BallBlasta #PAL #NTSC #RetroComputing #MOS6502 #MOS6510 #GamePatching #Milasoft

theoasisbbs.com/ball-blasta-...
Ball Blasta NTSC Fix: Patch a PAL Game for North American C64s - The Oasis BBS
Ball Blasta NTSC Fix explained. See why PAL code stalls on NTSC C64s, then learn a simple patch and loader tweak from Milasoft.
theoasisbbs.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:43 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
PyCGMS PETSCII Terminal: A Python Telnet BBS Client with Real C64 Style
#PyCGMS #PETSCII #Commodore64 #C64 #BBS #Telnet #RetroComputing #Python #Demoscene #VintageComputing

theoasisbbs.com/pycgms-petsc...
PyCGMS PETSCII Terminal - The Oasis BBS
PyCGMS PETSCII Terminal brings C64-style Telnet BBS access to modern PCs with ROM fonts, transfers, macros, and scrollback.
theoasisbbs.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:35 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Vault of Seraphim Released: New Gameplay and Caves Added
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroGaming #Homebrew #IndieGames #Platformer #Itchio #Retrogames

theoasisbbs.com/vault-of-ser...
Vault of Seraphim Release - The Oasis BBS
Vault of Seraphim Release hits C64 with new movement, four new caves, plus Catacombs levels rebuilt for the updated controls.
theoasisbbs.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Ultimate C64 Game Sources: Where to Get Games for Commodore 64 Ultimate
#Commodore64 #C64Ultimate #RetroGaming #OneLoad64 #CSDB #C64Scene #DirMaster #DiskImages #8Bit #RetroComputing

theoasisbbs.com/ultimate-c64...
Ultimate C64 Game Sources - The Oasis BBS
Ultimate C64 Game Sources: grab OneLoad64, browse CSDB, manage D64s with DirMaster, then load games fast on C64 Ultimate.
theoasisbbs.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:12 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Babylon Population Challenge: Rise of Babylon Hits the Commodore 64
#Commodore64 #C64 #C64Homebrew #RetroGaming #IndieRetro #CityBuilder #StrategyGames #8bit

theoasisbbs.com/babylon-popu...
Babylon Population Challenge - The Oasis BBS
Babylon Population Challenge puts you on Babylon’s throne in Rise of Babylon, a free C64 city builder with tough choices and events.
theoasisbbs.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Amiga Trademark Reality: Why a New Official Amiga Is Hard
#Amiga #Commodore #RetroComputing #RetroHardware #FPGA #Emulation #AmigaOS #C64Ultimate #RetroGames #Kickstart #Workbench #RetroGamesRediscovered

theoasisbbs.com/amiga-tradem...
Amiga Trademark Reality: Why a New Official Amiga Is Hard - The Oasis BBS
Amiga Trademark Reality: why a new officially branded Amiga still runs into rights and licensing questions, even with great modern hardware.
theoasisbbs.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:18 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
New Commodore 128 Could Be Commodore’s Smart Next Move
#TheRetroShack #Commodore #C64Ultimate #Commodore128 #FPGA #RetroComputing #ChiptuneAdjacent #VintageComputing

theoasisbbs.com/new-commodor...
New Commodore 128 Could Be Commodore’s Smart Next Move - The Oasis BBS
New Commodore 128 could follow the C64 Ultimate with layered compatibility, modern I/O, and a clear path for new software.
theoasisbbs.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:11 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Terminator 2 SID Cover on Real C64 Hardware
#Nordischsound #Commodore64 #C64 #SID #Chiptune #Terminator2 #GoatTracker #8BitMusic #RetroComputing

theoasisbbs.com/terminator-2...
Terminator 2 SID Cover on Real C64 Hardware - The Oasis BBS
Terminator 2 SID Cover by Nordischsound rebuilds the main theme in GoatTracker and captures it on a real C64 with 8580 SID.
theoasisbbs.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:53 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
C64 Scroller Starter Code: Build a Rough 6502 Text Scroller in C64 Studio
#Commodore64 #C64 #MOS6502 #AssemblyLanguage #C64Studio #VICEEmulator #RetroComputing #GameDev #Demoscene #8Bit

theoasisbbs.com/c64-scroller...
C64 Scroller Starter Code - The Oasis BBS
C64 Scroller Starter Code walks through a rough 6502 text scroller in C64 Studio, using KERNAL calls, labels, and pointers.
theoasisbbs.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Wireless C64 Controllers: Genesis Adapter vs CX40 Plus
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #MonroeWorld #SegaGenesis #8BitDo #Turkin2 #AtariJoystick #VintageComputing

theoasisbbs.com/wireless-c64...
Wireless C64 Controllers: Genesis Adapter vs CX40 Plus - The Oasis BBS
Wireless C64 Controllers tested on hardware: Genesis adapter adds jump button, 8BitDo M30 fails, CX40 Plus pairs fast for Turkin 2.
theoasisbbs.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:38 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
F-18 Pixel Timelapse by Colin Thomson
#Commodore64 #C64 #PixelArt #TimeLapse #ColinThomson #F18SuperHornet #RetroComputing #C64Demo

theoasisbbs.com/f-18-pixel-t...
F-18 Pixel Timelapse by Colin Thomson - The Oasis BBS
Watch Colin Thomson build an F-18 Pixel Timelapse on the Commodore 64 with new music, ocean clouds, and a solar flare.
theoasisbbs.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM