THEA500 Mini has been announced via Retro Games Ltd. and distributed by Koch Media

[Anubis]

Mini version is just like RPi with case that looks like Amiga... nothing more.

[sokolovic]

Originally Posted by alexh

Will there be a Maxi version?

A1200.net has spent too much time and money investing in the injection moulds for the full size A500/A1200 case and Amiga keycaps to not have legal protection to prevent someone from competing in this sector?

I really do hope they won't do any legal action against such a project, that would be so ridiculous.

[gimbal]

It looks awesome, but I'll indeed rather invest the money in a Pi-400 More versatile solution than cramming every nook and cranny of your living room full of mini devices.

The only mini I would like to have at this point is the pc-engine mini.

[Anubis]

Originally Posted by gimbal

It looks awesome, but I'll indeed rather invest the money in a Pi-400 More versatile solution than cramming every nook and cranny of your living room full of mini devices.

The only mini I would like to have at this point is the pc-engine mini.

Which is fully emulated on Pi400 or MiSTer FPGA - so what's the point?

[aeberbach]

No keyboard, few games, expensive toy. Who's this Paul Andrews people have mentioned?

[RichL]

Originally Posted by aeberbach

No keyboard, few games, expensive toy

…the ability to load every ADF you ever wanted via a memory stick…

[sokolovic]

People here are litterally paying moutains of money to buy spare Amiga parts but a brand new plug and play Amiga solution with pad, mouse, modern connection solution, legit OS and software, easily expandable for 129€ would be expansive ?
If the release a version with a fonctionnal keyboard for less than 200€ it will be by far the best and cheaper solution to go back in the Amiga experience, not matter what's inside (as if people they want to sell this were aware of what was inside an old Amiga...)

[outsiderz]

i will not buy the mini amiga. in my opinion you are better to go with the pi400.
sorry.

[dreadnought]

The Minis are not meant as the best solution for emulating the given machine. They are mostly for casuals, impulse buyers, collectors, etc (and of course scalpers, these days).

@aeberbach: https://www.digitiser2000.com/main-p...-is-too-hungry

[sokolovic]

Originally Posted by outsiderz

i will not buy the mini amiga. in my opinion you are better to go with the pi400.
sorry.

add a mouse, a pad, a legit Amiga OS solution, not sure this would be cheaper Not to say that you have to configure it, which isn't that simple for someone that was out of (or never been in) the Amiga world for a long time.

[chip]

It's really possible to load ADF via memory stick ?

[outsiderz]

Originally Posted by sokolovic

add a mouse, a pad, a legit Amiga OS solution, not sure this would be cheaper Not to say that you have to configure it, which isn't that simple for someone that was out of (or never been in) the Amiga world for a long time.

ok, you are right. to start over again it´s ok.

[gimbal]

Originally Posted by Anubis

Which is fully emulated on Pi400 or MiSTer FPGA - so what's the point?

The point is that I want it, of all he minis it is actually the one that is done properly. Cool looking device, exceptional built-in game lineup.

[RichL]

Originally Posted by chip

It's really possible to load ADF via memory stick ?

That’s what they’ve said yes.

[dreadnought]

Originally Posted by gimbal

of all he minis it is actually the one that is done properly

You got one already?

[sokolovic]

Originally Posted by dreadnought

You got one already?

He was speaking about the coregrafx mini.

[Deaths_Head]

I wonder whether it will be possible to boot into AmigaOS similar to how its possible to drop into basic with the thec64?

In a perfect world the Amiga parties would have all worked together to make this possible. perhaps implementing 3.2, with some creative software, it could have been an ideal entry point for new users without having to spending insane amounts of money on old hardware.

[sandruzzo]

Why Amiga Mini? Why?

[theq]

Imho, a CD32 Mini would make more sense than the A500 Mini (regarding no keyboard).

[dreadnought]

Originally Posted by sokolovic

He was speaking about the coregrafx mini.

I stand corrected.