THEA500 Mini - Gaming Retro

It’s Out in Stores, It’s on Your Doormat: The A500 Mini Is Here!

On: April 8, 2022

You might have ordered it on the first day or pre-ordered on Amazon last week. Either way, the A500 Mini is now in the wild. In case you haven’t been keeping up, that means you can play Amiga games on your TV like it’s 1992. (That’s the year I leftRead More →

A500 Mini to Run Amiga ADF Files, Large Version Likely

By: Christian Cawley

On: April 3, 2022

In: Retro games news

In wondering if you can run Amiga ADF files on the A500 mini? Fancy a bigger model with a working keyboard? You might be in luck. Retro Games LTD’s Chris Smith was a guest on the most recent edition of the retro hour, where he was quizzed about the possibilitiesRead More →

Amiga Addict #11 Features A500 Mini Review, Heads to Newsagents

By: Christian Cawley

On: March 27, 2022

In: Retro merchandise

Amiga Addict issue 11 is out soon, once again bursting at the seams with Amiga based goodness. This issue takes a final review of THEA500 Mini, and finds out if the little Amiga replica lives up to the hype. And if that wasn’t enough, the Amiga Addict team also sharesRead More →

The A500 Mini Explained in Just 2 Minutes

By: Christian Cawley

On: March 21, 2022

In: Retro games news

In just a few weeks’ time anyone who has ordered an A500 Mini can expect to hear that knock on the door from Amazon as delivery drivers across the northern hemisphere deliver boxes stuffed with 1990s retro gaming greatness. But what the heck is an A500 Mini, really? To explain,Read More →

A500 Mini Release Date Pushed Back for UK, EU, Australia, and New Zealand

By: Christian Cawley

On: March 2, 2022

In: Retro Consoles

Bad news for anyone waiting for TheA500 Mini from Retro Games Ltd. Like the US and Canada release, the console will now be delayed by a week in other territories. On Facebook earlier today, Retro Games Ltd announced that the release date for the A500 mini Amiga replica is nowRead More →

THEA500 Mini US Distribution Delayed, UK and EU Release Unaffected

By: Christian Cawley

On: February 19, 2022

In: Retro Consoles

Retro Games Ltd has announced a distribution problem with THEA500 Mini in North America. While intended for a March 26th release, this date appears to be impossible to keep to for distribution to American buyers. In a post to the Retro Games Ltd Facebook page, the company explained the reasonRead More →

New Behind the Scenes Video of A500 Mini Fabrication

By: Christian Cawley

On: January 28, 2022

In: Retro games news

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 inRead More →

Retro Games Ltd Reassures Fans Over Chip Shortage

By: Christian Cawley

On: January 26, 2022

In: Retro Consoles, Retro games news

Many mass-produced retro gaming endeavours have been scuppered by the worldwide chip shortage over the past few years. For example, the Analogue Pocket was delayed considerably, while the Evercade VS was pushed back a few months. The Steam Deck has been similarly affected, while other projects have been abandoned entirely.Read More →

TheA500 Mini Preorders to Ship 10 Days Earlier!

By: Christian Cawley

On: January 13, 2022

In: Retro Consoles

If you bought one of TheA500 mini Amiga revival systems on Amazon, it might be worth checking your inbox. The retail giant has informed preorder buyers that the console will be shipping 10 days earlier than planned. The April 5th release date has been brought forward to March 26th, 2022.Read More →

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