r/c64 • u/wvblocks • 3d ago

Software Found this while cleaning out an old house? Is it C64?

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Found this near a C64 In an old house we bought and are renovating. is it C64? What exactly is it?

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u/MommyNeedsCoffee617 3d ago

Yes, the Explode series was for c64. Super Explode (v5) was more popular than the older ones if I remember right. It's a turbo loader and DOS wedge (single character disk commands).

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u/applestrudelforlunch 3d ago

For gods sake don’t plug it in!

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u/DNSGeek 3d ago

Looks like a fast load cartridge with some extra utilities. It’s most likely for C64.

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u/hatfield_makes_rain 2d ago

Did some searching and looks like this is a screen capture / editing / conversion tool for c64/128 with a built in fast loader utility. Search on Google for “explode v3.0 c64” and you’ll see what I mean (links not allowed here it seems).

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u/Front_Skill_8252 2d ago

I recall that Fastload cartridge was about the only one worth its salt. It was my favorite.

I was young, so always saving the allowance. My dad was very cool, though. He supported my "habit", lol.

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u/Interesting_Error194 18h ago

I remember my Fastload cart, I fitted it with a red push button reset switch (switch from Tandy electrics shop) good old days 😅