Commodore Peripherals

“Commodore didn’t just make computers - we created complete computing ecosystems. From the iconic 1541 disk drive to the revolutionary Amiga 1084 monitor, our peripherals were designed to work seamlessly with our systems, often setting industry standards along the way. The attention to detail in our peripherals, from their distinctive design to their robust construction, was a key part of the Commodore experience.” - Bil Herd, Commodore Engineer

Welcome to the Commodore Peripherals section, your comprehensive guide to the essential add-ons and accessories that made Commodore systems so versatile. This section covers the peripherals we have complete documentation for.

Storage Devices

Floppy Drives

Commodore 1541 - The iconic 5.25” disk drive for the C64
Commodore 1571 - Enhanced drive with double-sided capability
Commodore 1581 - 3.5” drive offering 800KB storage

Tape Drives

Commodore 1530 (Datasette) - The affordable tape storage solution

Displays and Video

Monitors

Commodore 1701/1702 - High-quality color monitors
Amiga 1084 - The definitive Amiga monitor

Input Devices

Mice

Commodore 1351 - Proportional mouse for C64/128
Commodore 1350 - First Commodore mouse for C64/128

Printers

Dot Matrix

Commodore MPS 801 - Early dot matrix printer

Networking and Communications

Modems

Commodore 1660 - 300 baud modem

About This Section

This section documents the Commodore peripherals that are fully documented in our wiki. Each peripheral page includes:

Detailed technical specifications
Compatibility information
Historical context
Usage instructions
Common issues and solutions

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Legacy and Impact

Commodore peripherals were designed to complement and enhance the capabilities of Commodore computers. From the reliable 1541 disk drive that became synonymous with the Commodore 64 to the stunning 1084 monitor that showcased the Amiga’s graphics capabilities, these peripherals helped define the Commodore computing experience.

Many Commodore peripherals set industry standards and influenced the design of peripherals from other manufacturers. The 1541 disk drive’s reliability and the 1084 monitor’s color accuracy became benchmarks that competitors strove to match.