Product reviewsVintage Commodore Computer Floppy Disk Drive Model 1541 C64

1541 Alps is good, avoid Mitsumi

The 1541 and 1541-II with the D500 drive, the ones with the swivel latches, are to be avoided. The heads die and the aren't any replacement heads so it is a door stop. Get the Alps drive units, it has the fire you press shut. This drives may have latch wear for issues but they can be fixed. Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: mikerucci

Smaller than a DeLorean

Looks great! I can't wait to throw some floppies in this thing and take a trip back to 1983!

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: globalcartel

Positively surprised and lucky with this floppy disk drive purchase

I was positively surprised with the quality and cosmetic condition of this product - it was delivered to me in mint condition! Although untested, it turns out it worked just fine. It lacked the serial wire connecting the device to the Commodore 64, the test demo floppy disk, transit card to secure the drive head upon transit and users manual. I bought these accessories separately. Now I have the complete piece of computing history supplementing my vintage Commodore 64. Many thanks! Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: tomsorcer3

The device itself is awesome for its nostalgic aura. Not practical unless you want to play with old Commodore 64 disks.

The device was in excellent condition and functions. I was able to load a game and play it.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: orphancomputers

Hard to find good working Commodore disk drive works perfectly

An untested 25 year old disk drive has a chance of not working. I had this one sent directly to my repairman in Washington State to check it out, and it needed nothing. I now have it and it works perfectly.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: marshamaria2013

Very nice for its time

Considering how old these are I would say they are off high quality regardless of the fact they do have some commonly-occurring failures.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: gustinepicker

1541 Drive Works!

Drive worked great and was is great condition considering the age.

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Working 1541 drive

In good condition and works perfectly. I've ran a few dozen disks through it with no issues. Glad it came with the cables and user manual as well. Box was in okay condition, slightly water-damaged, but that was visible in the listing and I found it acceptable.Read full review...

Very glad to have found this!

This is just what the doctor ordered to get my vintage C64 system operable again. My original drive was completely failing to read.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: liquid-3642

Exactly what I needed!!

This disk drive works perfectly. Thank you for allowing me to purchase this item.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: topaz1975