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The Commodore MAX Machine, also known as the Ultimax in North America, was a Japan-market 8-bit home computer and game-oriented system released in 1982. It shared elements of the Commodore 64's hardware family but was designed as a lower-cost, less expandable machine: software was supplied mainly on cartridges, programs could be saved to cassette, and the unit had no built-in floppy drive or interface for one. Its built-in membrane keyboard and limited expansion reflect its role as an entry-level Commodore system. [MAX Machine reference](https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Commodore_MAX_Machine)
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What was the Commodore MAX Machine?
The Commodore MAX Machine was a Japan-market 8-bit home computer and game-oriented system released in 1982. It was also known as the Ultimax in North America.
How was the Commodore MAX Machine related to the Commodore 64?
It shared elements of the Commodore 64 hardware family. However, it was designed as a lower-cost system with less expandability.
Where was the Commodore MAX Machine sold?
The MAX Machine was released for the Japanese market. In North America, the system was known as the Ultimax.
Was the Commodore MAX Machine expandable like a Commodore 64?
No. It was designed to be less expandable than the Commodore 64, with a lower-cost and more game-focused design.
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