# Commodore is bringing back a legendary ’80s joystick, and I’m hyped to see the microcomputer maker delve into retro controllers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/commodore-is-bringing-back-a-legendary-80s-joystick-and-im-hyped-to-see-the-microcomputer-maker-delve-into-retro-controllers/
- Published: 2026-08-11T15:53:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-11T17:36:06+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/commodore-is-bringing-back-a-legendary-80s-joystick-and-im-hyped-to-see-the-microcomputer-maker-delve-into-retro-controllers/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Commodore plans to revive the classic TAC-2 joystick.
- The controller was popular with 1980s home-computer players.
- It broadens Commodore’s retro hardware ambitions.

## Summary

Commodore has announced a revival of the TAC-2 joystick, a well-known controller from the 1980s. The move matters because it expands the revived brand’s retro range beyond recreated microcomputers, offering a period-appropriate controller for enthusiasts and new players.

The TAC-2 was originally made by Suncom and became associated with systems including the Commodore 64 and Amiga. The article presents the planned remake as part of Commodore’s wider effort to build a range of retro hardware and accessories, although release specifications and pricing have not been detailed.

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