New or like-new MOS 8564R6 composite NTSC 40-column video chip for U.S. style (non-PAL) versions of the Commodore 128.  Not recommended for European style (PAL) versions of the Commodore 128 due to compatibility issues.  Fifteen or twenty years ago we picked up over 100 of these from a major corporation that used to refurbish Commodore computers.  They came to us in factory looking chip tubes.  Most of the chips in the tubes had identical date production codes and the chip legs appeared to be very shiny and unbent which is typical for new chips.  So, we assume they are new or at least in new-like condition.  We picked up around ten thousand other Commodore and Amiga chips from the same source and have sold thousands of them over the last 12 or 15 years with great success and very few problems.

Please note: Some of these chips have the "V6" printed upside down on the top of the chip (see photo #3).  In some ways this may make these particular chips more rare and somewhat more valuable.  In other ways it could be considered a minor printing flaw.  Overall it probably doesn't make much difference unless you are a collector.  Functionally the chips should be the same-- either way.  If you prefer one with the "V6" upside down (or right side up) please let us know when you order and we will try to accommodate your preferences but cannot guarantee doing so.

We ship these chips in special static-resistant chip boxes with black crisp anti-static foam to protect them.

Be advised, however, that the video chip is often not the problem when a Commodore 128 has no picture or video output.  Oftentimes a blank or abnormal screen display is caused by a defective power supply, blown out ram chips, a blown fuse, other bad chips or some other problem.  So, if you haven't ruled out other causes of a video failure on your Commodore 128 you cannot assume that the video chip is necessarily the problem.  Still, it never hurts to have a spare video chip or two on hand!

The photo shown may vary slightly from the actual chip you receive and the date production code may be different.  These chips are in nice overall condition but may not be in mint condition due to the fact that they have been stored in chip tubes which may have scratched them slightly or caused other minor blemishes.  We take note of the production date codes of all chips shipped and oftentimes put little warranty stickers on the bottom of the chips which we ship in order to make sure that any returns are chips which we actually sold.  Any returned chips which do not match the production date codes or which have missing or damaged warranty stickers will not be refunded.  If you don't want little warranty stickers on the bottom of these please contact us before ordering to make special arrangements.

Note: Our shipping price is a couple of dollars higher than our actual shipping cost on these normally because of our cost on the special anti-static boxes which we ship them in.

We have been selling Commodore hardware, parts and accessories for over 40 years (since 1983) and have a great reputation.