The AMIGA A500 mini review - Is it worth $140?!

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  • Review of the AMIGA A500 mini computer. It comes w/ 25 fully licensed games, tons of options and the ability to side load your own Amiga games off a USB stick. But was it worth the wait and $140!?
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Komentáře • 986

  • @jordango8847
    @jordango8847 Před 2 lety +259

    My step-father had an amiga 500 when he met my mother. He’s super nostalgic for it! I’ve had 2 mini copies per-ordered (one for myself) via Amazon since it was announced. I’m excited to surprise my step-father with it

    • @hunterdavis3003
      @hunterdavis3003 Před 2 lety +29

      That’s really cool of you man!

    • @kringhetto
      @kringhetto Před 2 lety +32

      I hope my eventual step-kids are as cool as you.

    • @Will45_
      @Will45_ Před 2 lety +16

      Does she still go for guys with Amigas? 🤔

    • @spooky2k8
      @spooky2k8 Před 2 lety +4

      @@Will45_ lol 💘

    • @ObsoleteAcey
      @ObsoleteAcey Před 2 lety +8

      Very nice! My dad got me one in 1990 to replace my aging Sinclair ZX Spectrum

  • @nmanifold
    @nmanifold Před 2 lety +124

    I was an Amiga kid, that computer shaped my life. I even learned how to do digital art on it via Deluxe Paint, and now I'm a graphic designer. This is a must buy for me, and glad to see it comes with Super Cars II, the greatest Amiga game ever imo.

    • @emery368
      @emery368 Před 2 lety +9

      Lotus turbo 2 was me and my brother’s

    • @chew76
      @chew76 Před 2 lety +3

      The deluxe paint pack with the Pharaoh picture was always advertised on the back of my zzap 64 magazine

    • @yozza4978
      @yozza4978 Před 2 lety +5

      Moonstone for me lol...and yes lotus 2 was badass on 2 player

    • @nmanifold
      @nmanifold Před 2 lety +5

      Lotus 2 was also class. And Sensible Soccer!

    • @rosstee
      @rosstee Před 2 lety +6

      You're all wrong, the greatest Amiga game was clearly Speedball 2 😎

  • @Danzig420
    @Danzig420 Před 2 lety +3

    At a convention recently, a CZcamsr that I will not name charged me 50 bucks for roughly twenty seconds of his time, wouldn’t even talk to you without you swiping your card first. When I met Metal Jesus at a convention just a few months earlier , he took the time to talk to me and even took a picture with me. Never asked for a dime. He even held a Q&A and stopped after to talk and take pictures with any who asked.
    I realize this is completely unrelated to this video, just wanted to say I appreciate this dude and he deserves no disrespect! He’s a real one that hasn’t lost touch with reality!
    All hail the Metal Jesus!

  • @robertpassarella5348
    @robertpassarella5348 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I had an Amiga 500 ,bought in 1988. I had a friend who had one too so I have played a lot of Amiga games. I actually traded it in 1992 to my brother who used it to teach himself graphic design.He ended up working for Sierra in California outside of Fresno in the late 90s.

  • @chrisb7841
    @chrisb7841 Před 2 lety +30

    Hey Metal Jesus. I'm from the UK and grew up with the Amiga. It's a great system and I'm happy to see new people being able to discover it thanks to the Amiga Mini. I've had mine on pre-order since it was announced, and I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in.

    • @spinalcompression1603
      @spinalcompression1603 Před 2 lety

      Oh look! It's a blithering, blathering, blobbedy blob!

    • @drdysl3xia596
      @drdysl3xia596 Před rokem +1

      We love new things that are old. So cool.. and stay safe Chris. Cheers.

    • @chrisb7841
      @chrisb7841 Před rokem +1

      @@drdysl3xia596 thanks mate, you too.

  • @benhimmself
    @benhimmself Před 2 lety +4

    Had one in 1990, in the UK this was huge, we all had x-copy and a box full of blank floppy disk! Great video as always!

  • @HextremePL
    @HextremePL Před 2 lety +10

    Awesome review. I also recommend awesome video *Echa Ekranu* 😊👍

  • @GMJ7
    @GMJ7 Před 2 lety +58

    Awesome seeing that Eye of the Beholder II footage at 8:30! So few people know about that series, but it's definitely a great addition to any retro CRPG library.

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  Před 2 lety +13

      I really like that series too. And it looks gorgeous on the Amiga

    • @GMJ7
      @GMJ7 Před 2 lety +9

      ​@@MetalJesusRocks Sure does. Have you seen the Sega CD port of EotB? They were so eager to show off the CD audio that they decided to give the game a full soundtrack... of *intensely* 90s house/techno music by the composer from Streets of Rage! Such a bizarre choice for a slow, medieval dungeon crawler. 🤣

    • @davidmuldowney
      @davidmuldowney Před 2 lety +2

      @@GMJ7 but also freaking awesome!

    • @torilath
      @torilath Před 2 lety +6

      I remember standing in line at the launch of EOBII - It came with a D&D Poster ("The Magister") which is still hanging up today :)

    • @GMJ7
      @GMJ7 Před 2 lety +5

      @@torilath You sure got your money's worth out of that poster! I looked up the image and recognized it straight away. It's even featured briefly near the beginning of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead!

  • @Nevelation7
    @Nevelation7 Před 2 lety +16

    The Amiga 500 WAS my childhood, and probably my all time favourite computers/consoles. It was just amazing and, as you said, blew away the competition. I love it, it's fantastic, and I would spend forever on this if I could afford it. 😢

  • @mschroder8288
    @mschroder8288 Před 2 lety +56

    The Amiga is the most awesome machine I've ever owned. When my first A500 broke down, I bought another one. After a while I fell in love with the way smaller A600 and bought one of those as well. Good old early 90s 😎

    • @HextremePL
      @HextremePL Před 2 lety +2

      I also recommend awesome video *Echa Ekranu* 😊👍

    • @MephProduction
      @MephProduction Před 2 lety

      if only you owned a c64

    • @mschroder8288
      @mschroder8288 Před 2 lety

      @@MephProduction I sold my C64 when I bought the Amiga. What's kinda odd though.... when my parents moved a couple of years ago, we found the 5,25" disk drive on the attic. I somehow must have kept it.

    • @SteMan1971
      @SteMan1971 Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I had the A600 then soon moved onto the A1200 with the AGA chip, awesome computer at the time

  • @rorz999
    @rorz999 Před 2 lety +54

    Amiga is seriously the most underrated console / gaming computer of all time. It's hard to overstate how ahead of its time it was

    • @Bembel81
      @Bembel81 Před 2 lety +19

      Maybe in the US, It was very popular in Europe!

    • @MikeD-bu6hr
      @MikeD-bu6hr Před 2 lety +3

      Underrated? By who? It is constantly rated as being one of the greatest systems of its era.

    • @superzapper
      @superzapper Před 2 lety +6

      It was massive all over Europe for 20 years

    • @senaoutofspace
      @senaoutofspace Před 2 lety +3

      Underrated? No.

    • @V3ntilator
      @V3ntilator Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@MikeD-bu6hr People are saying underrated all the time even on famous musicians that were super stars since 1960's. lol
      Elvis and Beatles were so underrated. Yeah sure.

  • @DenizTurkmen
    @DenizTurkmen Před 2 lety +5

    Wife preordered on Amazon as my b-day gift :) A500 was my first 16-bit computer. It was truly an amazing machine that allowed the Renaissance man in me build things with its music and graphic capabilities.

  • @berzerkinglemur6534
    @berzerkinglemur6534 Před 2 lety +29

    The MJR review was the second one I watched today. I was surprised to find that MJR also mentioned that he didn't own an Amiga. Then the situation became clear, Amiga was more popular in Europe than in the USA.
    In the early 1990s, Poland was a really poor country, and yet many of us had Amiga 500 at home. Any rumors that the Amiga was overrated were untrue. It was really great equipment.
    As MJR said, TheA500 Mini is aimed at people who want to satisfy their nostalgia. I also belong to this target and I will definitely buy this equipment :-)

    • @markrotondella4689
      @markrotondella4689 Před 2 lety +4

      I thought Commodore was an English company back in the day (I know now it wasn't)

    • @ericfresh
      @ericfresh Před 2 lety +2

      Amiga was at least somewhat popular in America. My hometown had a dedicated Amiga store in the early 90s and there were dozens of Amiga BBSs in the Chicago area. I had a 500 and my dad had a 2000 with the XT card. I even traded in the 500 for a 1200HD which was my main computer until 95. Still have it today with a compact flash drive and 8MB trapdoor ram expansion.

    • @Codetapper
      @Codetapper Před 2 lety +2

      Poland had some great Amiga hackers like Mok/Prestige and the Wanted Team guys. And of course, Polish "hackers" started by breaking the first versions of Enigma in the 1930s!

    • @berzerkinglemur6534
      @berzerkinglemur6534 Před 2 lety

      @Danny P I'm glad to hear that :-) By the way, then (at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s) we were fully focused on the USA. The idea of ​​freedom, democracy, but also a free market and civil liberties was what most Poles wanted back then. The 1980s were very hard and depressive for us. Of course, as a child, it didn't feel that much, but it wasn't fun. Western music, movies and ... computer games were our window to the world :-) I remember the VHS era as an absolutely magical period. We watched all these American blockbusters with bated breath :-) Anyway, one of my favorite movies from that period was and is "The Goonies". Besides, I could list the American titles of films from that period eeendleeessly ;-)
      When it comes to computers, I started with the Atari 800 XL. I saw Commodere 64 only in a friend's house. I also played a bit on the Atari St also. Our parents (those who could afford it) bought Western electronic equipment in special stores, where you didn't pay in zlotys, but... dollars (!). These were the so-called Pewexes. So some kids were lucky, some kids weren't lucky at all. And, of course, there were salons with arcade machines (especially in tourist resorts, e.g. in the Polish mountains or at the seaside). Playing the arcade version of Missile Command was an amazing experience. This game has also a political dimension and is a child of its time, but that's another matter :-)
      Computer exchanges were yet another phenomenon that arose in our country on the wave of political and economic freedom. These were ordinary bazaars, i.e. open-air shacks and tents, where you could buy pirated games. Yes, there was some access to the original games, but due to the loopholes in the intellectual property law, everyone was buying illegal games anyway, unfortunately.
      Today the legal issue is completely regulated and linking illegal games or software is something in a bad tone.

    • @berzerkinglemur6534
      @berzerkinglemur6534 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ericfresh I had the Amiga until 1994. Then my father bought me my first PC. It was the 486 SX, pretty good hardware at the time.
      It is known that even then the Amiga still had some potential, but its time was clearly running out. I really regret getting rid of the original games from that period. I had, for example, Strike Commander, S.E.A.L. Team, Syndicata and some others.

  • @StabStabStabStabby
    @StabStabStabStabby Před 2 lety +9

    The amiga 500 was my childhood gaming machine. I didn't have a Nintendo or Sega console until much later. I used the amiga 500 until I got a Windows 95 machine. This computer is hugely nostalgic to me. Most of these games still hold up today imo. This is the first time I will be buying a mini-console. Especially since side-loading games is a built in feature.

    • @drdysl3xia596
      @drdysl3xia596 Před rokem

      Not sure about you, but I think the Amiga 500 is one the most beautiful computers. I remember wanting a 3.5" drive on my C64 so bad. lol

  • @pepperonitony4294
    @pepperonitony4294 Před 2 lety +1

    It's nice to see your vids pop up in my recommended from time to time and see what you got going on. Genuinely the best retro game channel out there with kindness and enthusiasm. Love the stuff MJR!

  • @jamesbarker5535
    @jamesbarker5535 Před 2 lety +2

    Had mine on pre-order for a while now and super excited for it. Love the look of it, it really does evoke that nostalgic feeling.

  • @hectormontalvo5565
    @hectormontalvo5565 Před 2 lety +9

    I wasn't able to have a computer growing up because we couldn't afford it in my house. Nowadays I have computers but they are used and old. I have never been into PC gaming even though I always admired the graphics and rpgs. Now I could afford a modern computer but I just don't care anymore. But it's cool that they keep making these mini consoles and PCs. Good review and cool video MJR!👍

  • @TheNr1rob
    @TheNr1rob Před rokem +9

    Just so you guys know, the firmware update gives it the ability to play ADF files ( floppy images) so now you can even load your own old floppys on it. I love this thing.

    • @raggersragnarsson6255
      @raggersragnarsson6255 Před rokem

      How do i load my old original floppy amiga games to it though. I have 100s from years ago.

    • @TheNr1rob
      @TheNr1rob Před rokem

      @@raggersragnarsson6255 Well i think it´s easiest with amiga explorer from Cloanto. You can just put your floppy in your amiga (i used a 1200 with Lan cable) And copy it too pc. In Amiga explorer you can see the actual drive as an ADF file. Ihope i explaned myself .

    • @greentroll9326
      @greentroll9326 Před 7 měsíci

      @@raggersragnarsson6255 via an amiga floppy drive and and adf image creator or pc drive and GreaseWeazle snd an adf image creator

  • @nuckv7544
    @nuckv7544 Před 2 lety

    way before my time but still cool seeing the history of these old school pc's and gaming machines. Thanks for the video!

  • @Seventeen_Seconds
    @Seventeen_Seconds Před 2 lety +9

    Wow the Amiga was my all time favourite computer/console growing up. Some of the best games and soundtracks ever made. Turrican 2 was unbelievable

    • @Tech-geeky
      @Tech-geeky Před 6 měsíci

      ok the music is good of Turrican 2.. but whats to miss here?,.. no one thinks Turrican 3 is good? Always wondered why so many liked T2 over T3 or T1

    • @Seventeen_Seconds
      @Seventeen_Seconds Před 6 měsíci

      @@Tech-geeky yeah one and three were decent but I always felt there was something special and turrican 2. Just felt a more all round polished game to me. You're not missing anything my friend just my opinion 👍

  • @low_e_music
    @low_e_music Před 2 lety +2

    Can't wait to get this. I was a C64 kid too and I remember being floored by the A500 back in day when I first saw it. So many great games like Street Rod 2, Shufflepuck Cafe, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Agony, etc. Have this on pre-order and if they come out with a full size, I will definitely grab that too.

  • @SimonJones265
    @SimonJones265 Před 2 lety +30

    The Amiga was slightly before my time however, i'm impressed by the Mini and how good/playable the games appear.
    Might be tempted to add to my growing collection of Mini consoles :)

    • @bloxyman22
      @bloxyman22 Před 2 lety +2

      Thousands of more games just a few clicks away on the internet.. If you want to discover some new games or games that ran or sounder better on the amiga at that time, it sure is worth it.

    • @davidcwajgenberg6185
      @davidcwajgenberg6185 Před 2 lety +2

      I love these mini consoles

    • @HextremePL
      @HextremePL Před 2 lety

      I also recommend awesome video *Echa Ekranu* 😊👍

  • @decki86
    @decki86 Před 2 lety

    Definitely getting when it's on sale. Thanks for sharing. More minis more joy

  • @SUPERLITMARIO
    @SUPERLITMARIO Před 2 lety

    Omg you already have it!!! I have pre ordered mine and I cannot wait! The Amiga 500 will always be regarded as my all time fav

  • @TRONMAGNUM2099
    @TRONMAGNUM2099 Před 2 lety +3

    I ordered it. My neighbor had one, and I was so jealous because the graphics were so much better than anything else on the market. They did a fantastic job on my C64 Maxi, so I have no doubt this will be awesome too.

  • @SKfromtheUK
    @SKfromtheUK Před 2 lety +4

    Great review. Almost drooling at the thought of getting one of these. I was a C64 kid myself but did also own an Amiga back in the day. I emulate at the moment on a Raspberry Pi 4 but the aesthetics, the tank mouse, and the ease of use are very persuasive!

    • @drdysl3xia596
      @drdysl3xia596 Před rokem

      I have two Raspberry PI's.. they are cool.. but yea that Mini has me all excited like a little kid.

  • @scottrenaldo4347
    @scottrenaldo4347 Před 2 lety +1

    Best gaming content on CZcams. Always so wholesome. Keep up the good work!

  • @MrJont1000
    @MrJont1000 Před 2 lety

    Excellent Review as you would expect from this channel I can see me picking one of these up. Keep up the great work !

  • @catriona_drummond
    @catriona_drummond Před 2 lety +3

    Hm, many commenters seem to think it unneccessary or overpriced. But I think there is a big value to this machine that is a bit overlooked: It's a great party piece!
    I do own several classic Amigas and even a Mister - but might still think about picking on of these up. Most of my friends have played computer games in their youth, and on machines like it but they all turned out to have lives and not turn into a massive nerdette like I did.
    And if I turn up with something that looks familiar, evokes that little rush of nostalgia, just by its looks (that the Pi or Mister don't have), works on any TV, taking like 30 seconds to set up and plug in and is small enough to fit in a handbag completely with power plug, mouse and controllers, I can turn a boring friends meetup with some food into a fantastic retro party with a lot of people shedding a tear, reliving their youth for hours while still losing to their little brother at Mortal Combat 30 years later.
    This is what the thing is for, it's simple, compact and has the looks.
    We Retro computer enthusiasts often forget about the social aspects or the need for simplicity to get people hooked that haven't spent the last few decades dealing with this stuff.

  • @SuperDaz34
    @SuperDaz34 Před 2 lety +4

    My all time favourite computer, I owned one as a kid after selling my c64 and my parents helped buy one . I still own that same Amiga to this day, absolutely love the thing .
    Original working games are becoming so expensive in the U.K. I am Definitely buying the mini for the easy accessibility ,can’t wait to use it .
    I do hope retro games make a full size version too like they did the c64 mini/ maxi. I believe they will if the Amiga mini successful . In this months Retro Gamer magazine U.K. they interview the guys at retro games and hinted this .
    Good times ahead.

    • @drdysl3xia596
      @drdysl3xia596 Před rokem

      Want to sell it? hahha JK.. I sure wouldn't. :)

  • @mamoruisamu1
    @mamoruisamu1 Před 2 lety +1

    What a cool system. The game footage was so impressive. It’s not in the cards for me now, but hoping I can run across one used in the future. Glad to see someone preserving this history and making it easy and accessible.

  • @travisb1757
    @travisb1757 Před 2 lety

    Your video editing skills are great! Metal Jesus Rocks!

  • @OakCityGamers
    @OakCityGamers Před 2 lety +4

    I’d love one of these. Especially since we weren’t blessed with N64 or Dreamcast Mini systems. So glad you showed this off! Thanks! And all praise to METAL JESUS ROCKS! And the many Saints of the Seattle area!

  • @SirSiegward
    @SirSiegward Před 2 lety +5

    Ooooooo I might have to just get this, I like to put my Commodore 64 and my c64 mini right by each other. They look so good, it’s kinda cute honestly.

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  Před 2 lety

      Go for it!

    • @SirSiegward
      @SirSiegward Před 2 lety

      @@MetalJesusRocks sure thing metal Jesus! And since you saw my comment, I’ll let you know that I got my parents to start watching your videos, and my parents love watching your videos with me! It’s like a routine at this point. My dad has a lot of nostalgia for the Commodore 64 and amiga A500. He had both growing up!

  • @btetschner
    @btetschner Před rokem

    Great review, just amazing.
    I might have to buy on of these.
    Thank you for the video.

  • @HikingFeral
    @HikingFeral Před rokem +1

    Hearing you play Chaos engine was so nostalgic, my dad is not well and I remember playing split screen with him on the Amiga 500. Superfrog with my mum. Don't you wish you could turn back time and re do your life sometimes.

  • @bobg58
    @bobg58 Před 2 lety +3

    I have mixed feelings about this. I've had the C64 Mini for some time and love it a lot, but the experience was far better when I moved up to the full size model with the working keyboard. I'll probably wait to see if they release a full size version of the Amiga.
    Your comment at the end, wishing for an MS DOS Mini... That might be a nice touch. Since my old MS DOS machine bit the dust I've been using DOS BOX, which is fine... but...

  • @aandst
    @aandst Před 2 lety +5

    Great review! It seems they nailed it making an accessible and friendly experience, totally in spirit of the Amiga🙂 From what I've learned,from other sources, the emulation is good as well.

  • @mattb2478
    @mattb2478 Před 2 lety

    Oh great review and takes me back so much a power house in its day takes me back to my 16.4 modem days and all the amazing BBS

  • @ChubbulusUwU
    @ChubbulusUwU Před 2 lety

    Was thinking about picking one up, and this video convinced me to do so!

  • @govatos
    @govatos Před 2 lety +5

    I had a 500 back in the day as my main machine (after my TI-99/4A). This might be a must have for me.

  • @chrisr529
    @chrisr529 Před 2 lety +3

    This is cool but I'd really like to see a MSX mini .

  • @jonathanhoward7669
    @jonathanhoward7669 Před 2 lety

    that sweet sweet spiral bound manual takes me back! Great detail!

  • @cameronsstash
    @cameronsstash Před 2 lety

    So excited this is finally here.

  • @FastTquick
    @FastTquick Před 2 lety +7

    I’ve been wanting to see something like this released for a long time. This was such an underrated computer that didn’t get the chance it deserved in North America because of Commodore’s poor decisions. I would be excited to get a system like this, but I would really want a version with a full-size, functional keyboard and a better, SNES style of controller.

    • @Bembel81
      @Bembel81 Před 2 lety +3

      Why? This is what the Commodore gamepad looked like.

    • @FastTquick
      @FastTquick Před 2 lety

      @@Bembel81 Because the original Commodore gamepad was not a good design and suffered from poor build quality. And even if I want the Amiga’s strengths to be replicated, I don’t want its weaknesses replicated too, so I believe the gamepad had to be given an overhaul.

    • @hazy33
      @hazy33 Před 2 lety +1

      Yup the A1000 was far too expensive and Commodore made the mistake so many other companies seem to make back then in not realising people wanted a games machine sequel to the c64. Advertising it as a business machine destroyed it's chances.
      Commodore UK saw the right way and the A500 was a huge hit. When Commodore imploded they wanted to buy out the company but sadly it went elsewhere. Who knows what bright future Commodore and the Amiga might have had had that gone through 😞

  • @Level1Sword
    @Level1Sword Před 2 lety +3

    Still waiting on a N64 Classic 🤔

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  Před 2 lety

      I wonder if Nintendo is apprehensive because they'd have to make a new N64 controller?! Not sure...

    • @Level1Sword
      @Level1Sword Před 2 lety +1

      @@MetalJesusRocks That, and the NES and SNES Classics were done out of desperation due to the Wii U's poor sales. Now that the Switch is a huge success, they probably don't see a need to make a N64 one.

  • @duncanself5111
    @duncanself5111 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome! The Amiga was my entry in to gaming, so many great games and memories

  • @TheParallelSound
    @TheParallelSound Před 2 lety

    Great video!!! I would love a 3 week upload to be the new norm ;) have a great rest of your day MetalJesus.

  • @JohnRiggs
    @JohnRiggs Před 2 lety +7

    the ability to sideload all the roms you need makes it worth it. I didn't grow up with one gonna grab one of these.

    • @clintperez8874
      @clintperez8874 Před 2 lety +3

      For 140? Lmao stop

    • @fritzthecat8158
      @fritzthecat8158 Před 2 lety +3

      @@clintperez8874 yeah for $60 sure I would get one but that's a Lotta dough for ancient tech

    • @OakCityGamers
      @OakCityGamers Před 2 lety

      “Agree with JohnRiggs i do” -MY INNER YODA

    • @clintperez8874
      @clintperez8874 Před 2 lety +1

      @@fritzthecat8158 I feel like they be having stakes in these companies

  • @stevemoon2136
    @stevemoon2136 Před 2 lety +6

    Here in the UK, the C64 mini can be bought for £40. The A500 is just too expensive right now.

    • @marnox1755
      @marnox1755 Před 2 lety +1

      I agree, love the c64 mini for what it is, a cute gadget that makes emulation super easy at an impulse buy price.
      This seems to be somewhat expensive in comparison. I can easily emulate Amiga on pc, or maybe build a dedicated Raspberry pi retro gaming station for less.
      Or, get my original Amiga 500 working with modern displays:)

    • @narniebone1332
      @narniebone1332 Před 2 lety +1

      Agree with Marnix just get a Pi set up I have over 40,000 games on mine they are great . I loved my 500 but just don’t see the point in paying that price for it but for some it is a must have I can see that.

  • @stevenwaite1063
    @stevenwaite1063 Před 2 lety +1

    Ah My Amiga that machine brings back such great memories. So many amazing games. The jump from my C64 was just huge.

  • @NR-rv8rz
    @NR-rv8rz Před 7 měsíci

    Great recap.
    Just ordered one while I watched.

  • @darthv72
    @darthv72 Před 2 lety +3

    I feel there was a huge missed opportunity to make the mock floppy drive into a working SD card slot.

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  Před 2 lety

      Eh! That would have been cool! 🤘

    • @tetsujin_144
      @tetsujin_144 Před 2 lety +1

      Maybe, but who uses full-size SD cards these days?

    • @justinpack692
      @justinpack692 Před 2 lety

      @@MetalJesusRocks where can we find .lha files of the music demos please? I have some but state of the art doesn't work 😕

  • @FindecanorNotGmail
    @FindecanorNotGmail Před 2 lety +4

    The price is fair considering that there is a semiconductor shortage. Prices for a comparable Raspberry Pi (to build one from parts) have gone through the roof!
    Then add $25 each for the mouse, the controller, the case and the games.

  • @TheDrisk
    @TheDrisk Před rokem

    nice to see you use the Amiga and the machine I grew up with as a kid. Hope you enjoy

  • @JayP119871969
    @JayP119871969 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your honest and in-depth review as always MJ.
    I didn't want one but now I do.
    Play lemmings for sure the simple things in life we enjoyed then.

  • @maxxdahl6062
    @maxxdahl6062 Před 2 lety +8

    I would say no. Buy amiga forever, get a raspberry pi. Copy your games and programs and workbenches and kick roms from your amiga forever to your pi. And you've got something similar for much cheaper.

    • @Lenmaer
      @Lenmaer Před 2 lety +1

      I agree. Get a Pi400. It's cheaper, more powerful and has a functional keyboard.
      $140 for an Orange Pi with a nun-functional keyboard is a total ripoff. Not to mention that Amiga CD controller was considered the worst of its generation back then.

    • @Martipar
      @Martipar Před 2 lety

      Clearly you aren't familier with current Raspberry Pi prices. The chip shortage has pushed prices up.
      Either way the Pi or a PC is the optio for the technically minded of us but those who want a plug and play machine have this as an option. Much like how all the othe rmin consolses are for those who can't or won't set up various emulators.

    • @maxxdahl6062
      @maxxdahl6062 Před 2 lety

      @@Martipar Clearly I am. I got a raspberry pi zero 2W which just came out not long ago. For 15 bucks total.

    • @maxxdahl6062
      @maxxdahl6062 Před 2 lety

      @@Lenmaer Yeah. Absolutely zero reason this should be over $100 at the very most.

    • @Lenmaer
      @Lenmaer Před 2 lety +1

      @@Martipar Check the prices again. I just did right now and the Pi400 is still cheaper. You can buy the complete Pi400 bundle for $120 right now. And the Pi400 only for $90.

  • @Melo.maniak
    @Melo.maniak Před 2 lety

    Nice video MJ! This thing looks totally awesome.

  • @Neffets
    @Neffets Před 2 lety +2

    I've been excited to buy this since I first heard about it. I never had Amiga but a couple of friends did. I don't have too much nostalgia for it but I've always been interested in the games. I didn't want to hassle with emulation on pc and I was not gonna get into Amiga collecting so this thing is perfect for me.

  • @stimorolication9480
    @stimorolication9480 Před rokem +2

    Even the Amiga Workbench gui actually had an onscreen keyboard back then (at least since 2.x), because the gui was mouse driven. I remember having some issues with an Amiga CD32 expansion that made it like an A1200 computer but without the Amiga keyboard (later connected a AT PC keyboard), so the OSK was really useful.

  • @kennbracey6048
    @kennbracey6048 Před 2 lety

    I've had this pre-ordered for ages. I got my Amiga 500 when I was about 11. It was a great computer for gorwing up with. Some of my all time great gaming memories are playing full 100% races on Geoff Crammond Grand Prix, playing league games of Kick Off 2 with my friends, then onto Sensible Soccer when that came out and many many more.
    I can't wait for it to arrive and be able to sideload the WHD files. I've already got 2 old school Joysticks ready to go for multiplayer fun.

  • @spooky2k8
    @spooky2k8 Před 2 lety +1

    i grew up with the amiga an it was without a doubt some of the best gaming years of my life. ive had this system on pre order since about aug/sep last year. i cant wait to play games like dimos quest an chips challenge, and omg! lets not forget the DIZZY series!. these minis are awesome space savers when all setup together. i HOPE to see some of the others released like a mini spectrum(not the ole 48k one!) an yes a nice mini dos system would be cool also!. thanks for the video and the pre-release anticipation you have sparked off in me 👻

  • @paulcousans4254
    @paulcousans4254 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow this brings back memories, I started work full time aged 16 in 1988 and saved £100 each month for four months and went to the local computer centre and purchased my first Amiga 500 computer for £400, it was such a leap from the Amstrad CPC 464 that I had! I've just gone and pre ordered the Amiga mini from Amazon. Great video

    • @michaelharris9263
      @michaelharris9263 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I went from a 464 to a 500+, what a leap and what fabulous times!

  • @shawnbeckerleg7101
    @shawnbeckerleg7101 Před 2 lety

    Brought an Amiga 500 screen gems with my first pay packet and was hooked. This looks great so will be getting it. It looks very easy to add and play additional games. Great review thanks

  • @stevenspx6226
    @stevenspx6226 Před 2 lety

    Had a600 way back in 92 loved it hope they bring out full sized version

  • @hustysemporium6359
    @hustysemporium6359 Před 2 lety

    It Came From The Desert was one of the first games I played on the Amiga brings back so many great memories

  • @digglerdiggler
    @digglerdiggler Před 2 lety

    Nice to see this. Still have fond memories of my Amiga 600, which was a slightly smaller, later version of the Amiga 500.

  • @TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld

    Subbed! One of my all time favourite computers ❤

  • @JoeChip
    @JoeChip Před 2 lety

    MS DOS Mini. Yes please. That would be awesome.
    Had this one on order since it was announced. Like you, I never owned one but my mate did and we had some great times playing with it back in the day. What an awesome machine it was.

  • @TheMultiGunMan
    @TheMultiGunMan Před 2 lety +1

    This is pretty cool. I look forward to getting one.

  • @mikkoajt
    @mikkoajt Před 2 lety +2

    Will be buying this because of the easy interface/setup and the cool input devices. I used to run some version of UAE on my Mac but it was very cumbersome to setup and use.

  • @overlordalfredo
    @overlordalfredo Před 2 lety +1

    10:40 Classic Giana Sisters!
    Now you are dipping into my childhood...
    We had an Amiga when I was like 4 or 5 or so and I cannot remember a whole lot but what I remember I remember very fondly!
    Try Oswald, New Zealand story or Marble Madness on the Amiga.
    They are great as well!

  • @szbarnaus
    @szbarnaus Před 2 lety

    Giana Sisters on C64 was epic as well but I always loved to have an Amiga ... Cool collectible, awesome review MJ! Thanks for the great time :D

  • @mrmitchell78
    @mrmitchell78 Před 2 lety

    I can’t tell you how much I loved my Amiga 500. This needs to be purchased!

  • @Huddison
    @Huddison Před 2 lety +1

    Bravo, a very fair & even minded review of this unit. I myself have the MISTer, so don't feel the need to go and buy this..but it is tempting 😉

  • @cresshead
    @cresshead Před 2 lety

    YES.
    Also looking forward to a full size keyboard working version that can boot into workbench too.

  • @greenflygamer9650
    @greenflygamer9650 Před 2 lety

    I was lucky to grow up in the uk with the Amiga, this is day one purchase for me. I can’t wait to play some of those great games

  • @TheHandheldGamer
    @TheHandheldGamer Před 2 lety +1

    I never had one back in the day because I was a C64 person but since seeing your video I decided to pre-order one. I already have the C64 mini and maxi. Good times!

  • @SpaceTheCake21
    @SpaceTheCake21 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh yeah, just good memories with the A500. Great gaming machine. Loved it.

  • @ilovemybeard3394
    @ilovemybeard3394 Před rokem

    I will be definitely picking this mini version up, and had one when I was 7 years old in the 90’s
    MS DOS Mini…hell to the yeah!!! Make it happen please 😀

  • @Seventeen_Seconds
    @Seventeen_Seconds Před 2 lety

    I just got finished watching Dan Woods review and this thing looks amazing! Amiga was the computer of my childhood!

  • @ultravioletzombie
    @ultravioletzombie Před 2 lety

    When I was a kid I loved this. I remember finishing Faery Tale.

  • @kaiserstiglitz6735
    @kaiserstiglitz6735 Před 2 lety

    Bought the Amiga 1200 back in the day, what an awesome machine it was. Gotta get this one.

  • @princesspeach5308
    @princesspeach5308 Před 2 lety

    I never knew what type of games the Amiga 500 offers until watching this video. These games are really up my alley. I’m going to pick one up! Thank you for the vid 😃

  • @AmigaDog
    @AmigaDog Před 2 lety

    It's so awesome been waiting for this since the c64mini/maxi.. ahh commodore c64 and Amiga 500/1200 my childhood.

  • @PongbyAtari
    @PongbyAtari Před 2 lety

    My first PC was the Amiga 500 so you bet I'm nostalgic for it I will definitely be picking this one up.

  • @AndyVandercoy
    @AndyVandercoy Před 2 lety

    Super neat. Would love to pick this up

  • @02337755
    @02337755 Před 2 lety +1

    I didn’t grow up with the Amiga but this looks like it hits the Nostalgic Sweetspot.

  • @silverian
    @silverian Před 2 lety

    I remember that my friend had Amiga 500 and my first experience was to play Populous with it. Later I got another very used Amiga from my old friend. I cleaned keyboard and we find way to replace Amiga floppy disk with PC floppy drive. I think this is nice way to backup old games from floppies and transfer to this one. Nice to see Eye of Beholder. It was one of those games I managed to play through.

  • @Vilo_le_Loup
    @Vilo_le_Loup Před 2 lety +1

    Man ... this is my childhood. I had a "ATARI 2600 Junior" a "C64" and a "AMIGA 500" later. I remember my AMIGA the most. I still own the original one btw. and I'm still listenig to the "Lost Patrol" theme from time to time. ;-) One of my favorite games! I own a original copy! Besides the fact, that I rly hope there will be a remastered version of it someday, maybe I can play it now on this mini system in the meantime. And maybe I'm finally able to beat it. ;-)

  • @ivesclueless6147
    @ivesclueless6147 Před 2 lety

    My "Amiga forever" emulate worked a treat! Even makes the disk loading sounds

  • @RandyWaage
    @RandyWaage Před 2 lety

    Wow, this is really tempting. I owned an Amiga 500 and it was a beautiful machine. Also owned a 2000 for awhile too.

  • @MarkindVGA
    @MarkindVGA Před 2 lety +1

    Just seeing Another World on back was enough for me to want one .

  • @JJUniverseChannel
    @JJUniverseChannel Před 2 lety

    Awesome video man 😎!

  • @THEGODFETT
    @THEGODFETT Před 2 lety +2

    Omg, long time since I saw one of these. Nice ☺️

  • @PaulReno
    @PaulReno Před 2 lety +1

    Over here in Germany the Amiga was quite popular. So many great games like Starglider II, Populous, Dungeon Master…

  • @luisque8285
    @luisque8285 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome way to start the week!

  • @stormjuice
    @stormjuice Před 2 lety

    Great review! Yes! Amiga fan from WAAAAAY back, so already pre-ordered and it should arrive soon :)
    Hopefully they do a ZX Spectrum version, and also an Amiga 1200 version.

  • @Deanster101
    @Deanster101 Před 2 lety

    My cousin had an Amiga 500, absolutely loved Zool

  • @mtshark7
    @mtshark7 Před 2 lety

    Awesome review Jason! This thing looks awesome, I might pick it up since I enjoyed the C64 mini. I think a Tandy Coco mini would be sweet as well.