The Ultimate II+ cartridge for the Commodore 64 is a jewel in the collector's crown, boasting not only its rare status but also a plethora of advanced capabilities. This cartridge presents enthusiasts and game lovers with an unparalleled experience. Its illustrious rarity lies in its limited production numbers and the passage of time, making it a highly sought-after piece. However, what sets this cartridge apart from others on the market are its advanced capabilities. It provides users with features like high-speed loading, effortless file transfers, and more.
 
Additionally, with multiple slots for USB devices, users can store an extensive library of software to enjoy at their fingertips – no more struggling through stacks of floppy disks! Whether you're a retro gaming enthusiast or simply looking to explore the rich history of home computing, The Ultimate II+ cartridge will undoubtedly enhance your Commodore 64 experience with its remarkable offerings.
 
The Ultimate-II+is an advanced Commodore 64 plug-in hardware device from Gideon’s Logic B.V. that emulates both Commodore 1541, 1571 and 1581 disk drives and a host of C64 cartridges. It allows programs and games to load from standard USB memory sticks / external hard disks, it also features 3 USB ports, Ethernet, integrated speaker, flash upgrading, and dual-SID implementation.
 
The Ultimate II+ Cart with Tape Adapter is the most advanced cartridge available for the Commodore 64. It comes pre-configured with a variety of features to enhance your computing experience, including an easy-to-use menu system and the ability to load games and software from a USB stick (included). The tape adapter allows you to play and save cassette-based games with ease as well as providing power to the UltimateII cartridge. With the Ultimate II+ Cartridge, you'll take your Commodore 64 to the next level.  User guide supplied on USB stick.
 
Ready to Use! The Ultimate-II+ supplies lots of handy features:
 
Filesystem
Commodore disk Image formats, including .D64, .G64, .D71, .D81 and .DNP formats
Configurable ROM for the drive (one for each drive type: 1541, 1571 and 1581)
Load .TAP files to C64
Capture tape data from C64 to .TAP file
Capture tape data from a datasette and store it as .TAP file
Write .TAP files back to tape, using a Commodore tape deck
FAT/FAT32 and exFAT support, with sub-directories and long filenames
ISO9660 support with Joliet, for reading .ISO files and access external CD/DVD drives through USB
Command Interface module with UltimateDOS

Audio
Stereo audio output
Dual SID implementation, optionally 8 voices each
Up to 7 voices of sampled audio simultaneously
Built-in SID player
 
Cartridge
The Ultimate-II+ supports cartridges in the .CRT file format, that can be installed by the user. Supported cartridge hardware include, but is not limited to:
Final Cartridge III
Action Replay
Retro Replay
Super Snapshot
Epyx Fastloader
Custom 8K/16K carts
Custom Ocean / System3 carts
EasyFlash
 
Hardware
Battery-backed up Real Time Clock
Serial port
 
Memory
RAMBOard memory expansion (up to 40K)
 
The three top-mounted buttons supply additional features:
Left: Freeze
Middle: Disk Access Menu
Right: Reset
 
The coloured LED lights display status:
Red: Drive status
Yellow: Cartridge activity
Green: Storage activity