Southern Cross

Australia | Founded 1982 | Discontinued 1990

The Southern Cross brand was a prominent name in the Australian computing landscape during the 1980s, primarily associated with the distribution and localization of international hardware. Most notably, it was a key brand used for the distribution of the Commodore 64 and various peripherals within the Australasian market. By providing localized support and hardware compatibility, the brand helped bridge the gap between global technology and the growing Australian home computing enthusiast community. In the realm of retro computing, Southern Cross represents a specific era of regionalized technology. It serves as a reminder of how international brands utilized regional identities to establish a presence in the Southern Hemisphere. For collectors today, the brand is a nostalgic touchstone for the early home computer revolution in Australia, marking a time when the Commodore ecosystem dominated the local market.

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