# C64 Ultimate Utility Buttons (Breadbin)
Dedicated buttons for your Commodore 64 Ultimate
- **Seller:** [0ldSkull Retro](https://lectronz.com/stores/0ldskull), Happy Valley, Oregon, United States
- **Price:** $9.99 (USD, before shipping and taxes)
- **Availability:** Sold out
- **Categories:** Retrocomputing
- **Country of origin:** United States
- **HS code:** 8473302000
- **Product page:** https://lectronz.com/products/c64-ultimate-utility-buttons-breadbin
## Options
**Color**
- BASIC Beige (0 left)
- Starlight Edition (0 left)
- Founders Edition (0 left)
## Images
## Description
**As seen in *[Compute!'s Gazette](https://www.computesgazette.com/)* (March 2026)!**
Please note that this fits the "breadbin" style case only and is not for the newer 64C/slimline/wedge style case. To get buttons for the slimline case, see [here](https://lectronz.com/products/64c-ultimate-utility-buttons-slimline).
This module adds dedicated utility buttons to your Commodore 64 Ultimate for convenience and functionality. With a quick reach to the back of the computer you no longer have to remember special presses of the multi-function power switch to access the Menu, Reset, or Special functionality. (The latter is used by cartridge images where the physical cartridge had a button, notably "freezer" cartridges such as Super Snapshot or Action Replay.)
### Installation
The module installs with no drilling, fasteners, or adhesives. *Refer to Appendix G of the C64U User's Guide for connector locations as needed.*
1. Disconnect the power cable (and probably all others) from the computer.
2. Open the computer case by removing the three screws along the front of the bottom. *They can be tight from the factory. Use the appropriate size screwdriver to avoid damage.*
3. Disconnect the keyboard and LED cables to remove the top of the case.
4. Connect the buttons device to the four-pin "Buttons" connector on the mainboard, to the left of the FPGA board (No. 16 in the user's guide). Orient it so that the black or red wire connects to the pin labeled GND.
5. Slide the buttons module into the open switch slot between the audio (No. 5) and cartridge (No. 4) connectors. The tapered side of the retainer should face downward and slide down between the audio daughterboard and C64 case so that the top of the retainer sits flush with the top edge of the C64 case.
6. Replace the top of the case, reconnecting the LEDs and keyboard.
7. Replace the three case screws.
8. Reinsert the power and other cables.
9. Power on and enjoy!
### Functions
The mainboard connector labels the button connections as "Left", "Middle", and "Right", and this is how they map to the physical buttons. In the normal/default configuration these correspond to:
| Button | Function | Just to be sure... |
| ------ | -------- | ------------------ |
| Left | Special | Nearest the audio port |
| Middle | Menu | Between the other two |
| Right | Reset | Nearest the cartridge port |
### Color Information
| Color | Description |
| ----- | ----------- |
| BASIC Beige | Original breadbin beige/tan body with black buttons. |
| Starlight | Translucent clear body with black buttons. |
| Founders | Translucent amber body with shiny dark gold buttons. |
### Thanks
Special thanks to MonroeWorld for the video review!
## Shipping policy
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