Commodore Reveals Follow-up to the Universally Acclaimed Commodore 64 Ultimate
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LOAD "SHRED",8,1 – A long forgotten classic from deep in the Commodore vaults gets the revival treatment it deserves with the Secret Line AV 6/7 Ultimate Paper Shredder
DOVER, DELAWARE — APR 1, 2026 — Following the success of the Commodore 64 Ultimate –the product that marked the company’s return earlier this year – Commodore International Corporation has finally revealed their sophomore effort in resurrecting vintage electronics that should be enjoyed in the modern era. Inspired by the Commodore AV30 paper shredder, The Secret Line AV6/7 Ultimate paper shredder is a faithful, modernized recreation of Commodore’s document destruction hardware line release in the 1990s, just in time to shred any evidence of the company’s 1994 bankruptcy.
“The old guard of Commodore in the 90s had a different way of doing things, and we’ll be the first to admit that the choices made in our creative diversification phase didn’t always resonate with the Commodore community,” said Peri Fractic, President, CEO and Chief Product Officer. “But even if these shredders were designed with internal purposes primarily in mind, it’s hard for me to turn on the news today without realizing how many people might have benefited from a really good paper shredder over the last 20 years. Besides, the young people love old tech. 6,7, fellow kids!”
Available in GOULD Grey, Starlight, and a Founders Edition made from "Mehdi Ali Severance Package Gold,” Secret Line AV6/7 Ultimate models are ready to be paired with the entire Commodore 64 Ultimate line-up, answering the question absolutely nobody was asking: "What if the people who made the best-selling computer of all time also made a really mid paper shredder, and why are they marketing it to Gen Alpha of all things?"
The new Secret Line AV 6/7 Ultimate will feature:
100% faithful FPGA-based shredding — Not emulation. Every strip of paper is destroyed on a hardware level exactly the way it was in 1993, down to the last unsatisfying jam
READY. prompt — The shredder will not begin operating until the user types LOAD "SHRED",8,1 on the classic blue-on-blue BASIC prompt of the adjoining Commodore 64 (Secret Line Ultimate is compatible with both legacy and Ultimate versions!)
Cross-cut security rated to DIN Level "Eh, Probably Fine" Undelete option — Your documents will be rendered into strips large enough to reassemble with moderate patience, just like the original
Period-accurate 9-pin serial port — For connecting your 1541 disk drive, in case you need to shred a 5.25" floppy (not recommended)
Pump Up the Jams — An optional spiral bound SID chip audio module will allow the shredder to play chiptune renditions of owner's manual pages as they are destroyed
A 6.4-gallon waste bin — Roughly the same volume as Commodore's 1993 R&D budget
Flex Gate — The anti-buckle paper receptacle gate flexes satisfyingly upon pressure, opening a door to paperwork past
"We spent eighteen months reverse-engineering the original Secret Line's motor assembly," said one engineer who asked not to be named. "It was genuinely challenging, mostly because nobody kept documentation on this thing. We eventually found one on eBay Germany listed as an 'Aktenvernichter' for nine euros. Shipping costs more than the unit."
The announcement comes amid intense community speculation about Commodore's next move following the successful launch of the Commodore 64 Ultimate. Online forums had been buzzing with hopes for an FPGA recreation of another popular tech item from their history, new technology that represents the Commodore of today, or even a modern take on the legendary– but never released – Commodore 65.
Instead, they're getting a paper shredder.
"Commodore started as a typewriter repair company," notes Marc Bilodeau, Chief Technology officer who also asked not to be named. "Then we made adding machines. Then calculators. Then the greatest home computers ever made. Then paper shredders. It's called a journey. We're honoring the full arc, one paper cut at a time."
The Commodore Secret Line AV 6/7 Ultimate Starlight Edition Pro Plus will begin shipping June 7, pending the successful completion of a pre-order campaign that will launch "when we stop laughing long enough to set one up."
Pricing starts at $64 USD (naturally), with the limited Founders Edition made, of solid gold, retailing for $670,000. Sign up today to be notified when pre-orders are available.
This is an April 1st announcement. Commodore's actual next product will not require a wastebasket liner. Probably. But we will be announcing something soon. For real this time! Shred ya later.
About Commodore International Corporation
Commodore International Corporation is the sole official steward of the original Commodore brand, carrying forward the legacy of the company founded in 1958. Originally established by Jack Tramiel and later known for pioneering the home computer revolution, the company entered a new chapter under refreshed leadership in 2025, maintaining continuous stewardship of the original brand and trademarks. The company’s advisors include key veterans from the original Commodore team, such as Leonard Tramiel (son of Founder, Jack), and lead creators of iconic original systems such as the Commodore 128 and the bestselling desktop computer of all time, the Commodore 64. The company is focused on honoring Commodore’s legacy while bringing its pioneering spirit forward through modern computing experiences.