After resurrecting an iconic PC brand, Commodore is getting into flip phones

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A retro gaming YouTuber named Christian Simpson, known online as Peri Fractic, purchased the defunct Commodore brand in 2025 and is now developing flip phones under the storied name. After first reviving the iconic Commodore 64, the team is pushing into mobile devices with a distinctly retro aesthetic. The move capitalizes on nostalgia for both classic computing and early-2000s phone design, targeting enthusiasts willing to embrace yesterday's form factors.