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Here is the C64 Blitzmax demoing the 8 Graphics modes of the VIC-II chip. Yes there are really 8 Modes!
The last three Modes are Black, Apparently this speeds up Basic. I suppose that's a bit like the ZX81 Slow/Fast mode?

For the keen eyed of you this is 99% accurate. It even shows the true 256 memory pattern in memory of the real C64.

Note, Address $0001 apparently shows random data when being read by the VIC-II chip. On the real C64 you'll see this, here you don't. I could emulate that but don't really see the point of doing this yet?



Im nearlly there for some Real Games. Note Hardware scrolling and Sprites still tobe done

Thankyou for watching The progress of the Blitzmax C64.

Christian Bauer has done a great write up of the VIC-II and the "Commodore 64 Programmer's Referrence guide" as well.

Kind Regards Baggey

Here's an explanation of what's happening with $01 and the VIC-II.