The Mini Amiga 500 has arrived!
The 8-Bit Guy・14 minutes read
The A500 Mini, a mini version of the Amiga 500, is reviewed by the 8-bit guy who highlights its high-quality box, detailed design, and ease of adding custom games. The device includes pre-installed games, a functional controller, and setup similar to the Amiga Workbench, making it a nostalgic and customizable gaming experience.
Insights
- The A500 Mini, reviewed by the 8-bit guy, replicates the Amiga 500 in a detailed, non-functional key mini case, allowing users to add their games via USB, showcasing a high-quality box with built-in games.
- The A500 Mini setup involves connecting a controller, mouse, HDMI, and power cables, offering pre-installed games and customizable settings, with a logo speculated to be inspired by a 1984 Commodore demo, highlighting the device's historical significance.
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Recent questions
What is the A500 Mini?
A mini version of the Amiga 500.
How does the A500 Mini compare to the real Amiga 500?
The A500 Mini is smaller in size.
What games come pre-installed on the A500 Mini?
Various built-in games.
How do you set up the A500 Mini?
Connect controller, mouse, HDMI, and power cables.
What is the design of the A500 Mini like?
Mini version of Amiga 500 case with non-functional keys.
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Review: A500 Mini - Amiga in Miniature
- The A500 Mini, focused on the Amiga, is reviewed by the 8-bit guy, following his previous reviews of the C64 Mini and full-size version.
- The box of the A500 Mini is of high quality, showcasing built-in games on the back.
- A spiral-bound manual, possibly not included in the regular box, was sent to the reviewer.
- Unboxing reveals a mini version of the Amiga 500 case, impressively detailed but with non-functional keys.
- The reviewer compares the mini version to the real Amiga 500, highlighting the size difference.
- The logo used on the A500 Mini is theorized to be inspired by a demo Commodore used in 1984, showcasing the Amiga prototype.
- The unboxing includes a controller and a mouse resembling the original Commodore tank mouse, albeit smaller.
- Setting up the A500 Mini involves connecting the controller, mouse, HDMI cable, and power cable, leaving a port open for a USB flash drive.
- The device boots up to a language selection screen resembling Amiga Workbench, with the controller being functional.
- The A500 Mini comes with pre-installed games, but users can easily add their own games via a USB stick, with customizable game settings.
