Nintendo arguably starting the trend with 2016’s NES Classic Edition. However, where most have been based on dedicated gaming consoles, the A500 is a scaled down replica of the 1987 A500 personal computer, right down to its integrated keyboard form factor.The original hardware was intended as an all-round PC, but found greater success as a gaming machine.
Although pricey – £499 at launch, equivalent to £1,474 in 2021 – its power and flexibility made it popular with players and bedroom coders alike.While original Amiga manufacturer Commodore went bankrupt in 1994, the A500 Mini is made under licence by UK-based Retro Games, and is considered a successor to the company’s earlier C64 Mini.
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