Looking for some 8-bit gaming action? Cant afford the amazing prices of original Commodore 64 games on eBay? Not keen on the C64 Mini? Thats okay! You can always build your own compact Commodore 64 using nothing more than an affordable Raspberry Pi. Heres everything you need to know about how to do it. Why Not Use a C64 Mini? Released in early 2018, the C64 Mini is a compact computer that successfully emulates the original Commodore 64. Unfortunately, its not without its bugs, and shipping at $100, thats not ideal.