The reimagined Commodore 64 that's currently seeking funding has come under fire for what's under the hood.

The 64

The 64 computer/console is currently seeking $150k on crowdfunding site IndieGoGo. Modelled after the original Commodore 64, fans can opt for a regular version with a joystick and games, or a handheld edition for retro gaming kicks on the go.

Unfortunately, however, a few backers and interested onlookers weren't too happy with the technical specs.

"We've had so many requests for the gory technical details, that we just couldn't refuse to send out an update!" reads a post by the makers of The 64.

The 64

"At the core of The 64 is a low cost, high power ARM Cortex SoC, which provides all the modern interfaces demanded by today's consumers.

"This has clear advantages for the consumer. Creating a software/hardware hybrid machine allows The 64 to be both affordable and flexible, and delivers a product that can expand to meet users future needs.

"A pure hardware implementation, on the other hand, fixes the specification at design time, and we feel that this is too limiting a solution and a substantial risk. Gate arrays are too costly to give an economic solution."

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However, as one potential backer points out on Facebook, the ARM Cortex SoC is the same as that used in the Raspberry Pi.

Considering he already owns a Raspberry Pi - more than one, in fact - this is one backer that has decided to back out.

If successfully funded, the console will ship to backers in late 2016, while the handheld has an estimated shipping date of April 2017.

It follows on from the hugely successful handheld ZX Spectrum, which raised £382k on IndieGoGo earlier this year.

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