The Commodore revival hype train barrels forward, with an Amiga 1200 remake on the way

The classic 1982 Commodore 64 8-bit home computer had an SID chip whose sound was so sought-after, numerous plugins have tried to recreate it since.

Back in August, YouTuber Christian Simpson (AKA Retro Recipes) purchased the Commodore licence to create yet another emulation of the C64 from 1982, but instead entirely revived the computer, complete with its era-defining MOS Technology 6581 Sound Interface Device.

And it seems the Commodore hype is still very much alive, as UK-based vintage tech company Retro Games has revived another classic machine, the Amiga 1200, bringing it into the present day with a number of modern appointments.

This seems to be a launch geared more towards the gamers than the sound nerds, but hey, you guys loved the Commodore 64 revival when we reported on it a couple of months ago, so we figured you’d still be interested…

The original A1200 was launched in 1992, and this full-sized replica offers HDMI and Bluetooth connectivity to bring it into the now. It’s available to pre-order from 10 November, and will officially launch in June 2026.

Retro Games says that its A1200 replica has “everything you remember and more”, including an integrated workbench, a working keyboard, classic mouse, and retro-style gamepad. It also comes with 25 classic games and four save-slots per game, and you can play the games you already own via USB-stick.

“Step into a time when floppy disks ruled, pixels popped, and imagination had no limits. TheA1200 brings back the spirit of the early ’90s as an astonishingly accurate, full-sized recreation of one of the most loved home computers of its era,” says Retro Games.

“Just plug it in and power it on to be transported back to a golden age of gaming. Relive the thrill of classics like Beneath a Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress, Ruff ’n’ Tumble, Defender of the Crown I & II, the Turrican trilogy and The Settlers II, all pre-loaded and ready to play… Whether you’re replaying old favourites or sharing them with a new generation, TheA1200 makes every session feel like 1992 again.”

Find out more about The A1200 remake via Retro Games. Pre-orders will commence on 10 November.

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