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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: phinix on Fri, 26 September 2025, 19:08:58

Title: A500 Mini
Post by: phinix on Fri, 26 September 2025, 19:08:58

Is it worth getting A500 Mini?
I never had Amiga, but always wanted one.

Title: Re: A500 Mini
Post by: El Kinoflop on Sat, 27 September 2025, 03:02:23

I don't think it's worth anywhere near the asking price. If it was that price with a functional keyboard then maybe. If you could pick one up for half price then it would be worth it IMO.
You can emulate Amiga games really easily on PC, Raspberry Pi, Steam Deck etc. You can get the mouse and more authentic controllers separately.

Title: Re: A500 Mini
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 27 September 2025, 04:35:07

RetroGamesLtd has announced that they want to release a TheA1200 with working keyboard, but it is most likely going to cost a lot more.

Because TheA500 Mini doesn't have a working keyboard, it comes loaded with games for the CD32 and a gamepad with several buttons. But the classic Amiga game experience is with a digital joystick that had only one button.

If you're thinking of emulation on a PC and don't want to sail the high seas, there is also the Amiga Forever (http://"https://www.amigaforever.com/") CD-ROM. It has been available in a few editions for quite a few years, and I've seen second-hand discs now and then.
I think the TheA500 Mini gives a more polished experience though.