The 8-Bit Problem That Nearly Stopped the Home Computer Revolution

In 1975, one small microprocessor changed the future of home computing. The MOS 6502 cost just $25, while competing processors cost hundreds of dollars. This is the story of Chuck Peddle, the engineers behind the 6502, and how one affordable chip helped make the home computer revolution possible. From the Apple II and Commodore 64 to the Atari 2600 and Nintendo Entertainment System, the 6502 became one of the most influential processors in computing history. Discover how a simple idea, a price breakthrough, and a small team of engineers changed the technology millions of people grew up with. *What was your first computer or video game console?* Share your memories in the comments! Subscribe to Parts That Changed History for more forgotten stories behind the technology that changed our world.