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Offline phinix

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A500 Mini
« on: Fri, 26 September 2025, 19:08:58 »
Is it worth getting A500 Mini?
I never had Amiga, but always wanted one.
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Offline El Kinoflop

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Re: A500 Mini
« Reply #1 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.

Offline phinix

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Re: A500 Mini
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 26 January 2026, 14:46:35 »
In the meantime, I just ordered SNES Mini :D
12100 | 9070XT | 8TB SSD | ROG STRIX B760-I ITX | 32GB RAM | SFX 850W | NR200p | Ruark Audio MR1 Mark II | LG OLED 42C4
Realforce 87u55 | CM QuickFire Rapid MX Blacks | Filco TKL 85g Oil Kings | Tiger Lite 85g Oil Kings | 5x Keychron C1 Pro Retro 85g Oil Kings | Sabre v2 Pro MG
SA: Retro Petscii, 7bit Round6 'Symbiosis', Filco, Carbon Bone  CHERRY: GMK Laser, GMK OG double shot, CRP APL
GSA: Retro High-light  HSA: Hyperfuse, Eccentric  XDA: Canvas  PBS: MV Classic

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Offline Aljami25

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Re: A500 Mini
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 16 July 2026, 06:54:24 »
I'd say yes if you like old games. It's a fun little system, especially if you never got to own an Amiga back then.