Looking forward to receiving your A500 Mini later this year? Releasing in late March 2022, THEA500 Mini is the latest Commodore-based retro gaming system from Retro Games Ltd.
This week, they’ve released a new video of the fabrication process, focussing on the “keyboard” molds and the device mainboard.
Following in the footsteps of THEC64 Mini, THEC64, and THE VIC20, this new Amiga-based system is designed to emulate the Amiga 500, 600, and 1200 (also referred to as ECS/OCS/AGA chipsets).
Want more reasons to buy THEA500 Mini?
- 25 classic Amiga games included, featuring: Alien breed 3D, Another World, ATR: All terrain Racing, Battle Chess, Cadaver, Kick Off 2, Pinball Dreams, Simon the Sorcerer, Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe, The Chaos Engine, Worms: The Director’s Cut, Zool: Ninja Of The ”Nth” Dimension.
- Save & resume game functions.
- Via USB, add your own games, update the firmware, and connect your own devices (USB memory stick required (NOT supplied)). THEA500 Mini is compatible with 100’s of classic Amiga games and demos, utilising WHDLoad for simplicity (games must be legally obtained/purchased from the legal owners).
- 50/60Hz in 720p HD via HDMI with multiple scaling options & CRT filter.
- Includes 8-button precision gamepad and authentic 2-button mouse.
- Onscreen keyboard included and also supports USB keyboards.
We’re less than two months away from the release of THEA500 Mini. If you haven’t already, order yours today.
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