Despite costing around £1000, the short run of Amiga 600 replicas are gone, leaving a wedge-shaped hole in 40 wallets…
While all eyes are on the upcoming global announcement of THEA1200 and the revived Commodore, the Amiga’s 40th anniversary year isn’t done with the surprises. Apollo Computers has today launched the A6000… which promptly sold out.
The Apollo website states:
A new chapter in computing history begins today with the launch of the most powerful Amiga 68k compatible ever created — all packed into the beloved, compact and improved form factor of the good old A600.
We’ve combined the soul of the original Amiga with the cutting-edge V4 AC68080 performance, delivering a machine that honors its legendary past while redefining what’s possible. Whether you’re a lifelong Amiga enthusiast or discovering it for the first time, this is the Amiga experience you’ve been waiting for. Designed with precision and passion, the new Apollo A6000 offers unmatched speed, stunning graphics, and modern connectivity, all while preserving the iconic simplicity and spirit that made the Amiga a household name.
Small in size, massive in capability — the new Apollo A6000 proves that true greatness doesn’t need to be big. It just needs to be bold.
In short, this is a reverse-engineered Amiga 600 with 68080 chipset and various improvements. It’s also one of several modern Amiga systems available in 2025.
You can see what’s in the box with this video:
What’s inside this souped-up Amiga 600 replica?
Initially limited to 40 units, the system is based on the Amiga 600, and features a mechanical keyboard. (I note that there is no laptop-style number pad alt-mode, which means you won’t be able to play Railroad Tycoon properly… ) It also has a high-quality 3D-printed case, and features:
- 2GB Fast RAM
- 12MB chip RAM
- 128GB CF storage
- Latest 68K Apollo OS
- Dual SD card ports
- SAGA, AGA, RTG, HD video out
- ARNE 16-bit stereo audio, with optional analog out
- MAGGIE 3D-VFX graphics
- 100Mbit Ethernet RJ45
- 4x USB ports
- USB mouse and gamepad
- PSU
- Video cable
- Mouse pad
The quick-sale of the 40 units is good news for the project, and while expensive, this is all custom-assembled, rather than a more generic single-board computer (SBC) based system as seen with budget retro systems. Apollo Computers have done amazing work in bringing this together, and it is almost as if their other Amiga projects over the years have been leading to this.
Learn more about the A6000 and watch out for updates for a new production run at a6000.net.
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
