The Delay of a new Amiga Computer

Fans of Retro Games Limited and their range of emulation machines that look to replicate the look and feel of old personal computers have been waiting patiently for the reported new ‘full sized’ machine they mentioned previously. The anticipation was for an Amiga Maxi, following on from the pattern of releasing a mini-console first, and a larger, maxi console later (as seen with the C64 and VIC-20 minis that later got maxi versions).

We will have to wait a while longer though for the big brother of the A500 mini after it was revealed that a legal battle has made release of the new machine very difficult. A post from Retro Games Limited can be read below that explains a little bit about the issue, but hopefully things can get cleared up soon so fans can enjoy what will surely be a superior product for those who want more Amiga after the A500 mini.

‘As everyone knows, it has long been our intention to release a full-size sequel to THE A500 mini in Q1 of 2025. Despite the best efforts of our team and partners, this will sadly not be possible within that timeline.

Unfortunately, the ongoing legal disputes between Hyperion Entertainment and the Amiga parties are preventing us from proceeding with manufacturing. Many of you in ‘The Amiga scene’ will recall that Hyperion initiated legal action against the Amiga parties in 2018, and in 2019 they even tried, unsuccessfully, to challenge the release of THE A500 Mini, despite such interference being a “Hyperion Prohibited Action” under their 2009 Settlement Agreement.

Our friends at Amiga and Cloanto, who have supported us throughout the development of THEC64, THEVIC20, and THE A500 mini, have been working tirelessly to resolve the issue as swiftly as possible. However, our manufacturing and retail partners have chosen to postpone the release of our full-sized machine until the legal situation is fully resolved. We appreciate the disappointment and frustration that these delays cause, but unfortunately the situation is completely beyond our control.

In the near future, we will share more details about the machine itself, including images, features and software line-up, including one brand new game that will make its debut on the machine. We will also issue a revised release date which will be as soon as is practically possible.

Thank you for your continued patience and support. We do understand that you are as frustrated as we are. Whilst these legal issues do not directly involve us, they do of course have an effect on what we do. Everyone is working hard to resolve these issues as quickly as possible, and we believe that a resolution is in sight.

In the light of the ongoing delays, we think it’s only fair to share with you that the machine is to be called….

“THE A1200*”

The team at RGL.’

Playing videogames, writing about videogames, considering videogames—that about sums it up. Videogames are the one hobby that I’ve kept since I was only little, zapping ducks on the NES or knocking out MR. X. And when I’m not enjoying classics from the bit generation of games or checking out those earliest of polygons, I’m probably playing something from today’s age of modern gaming: if I’m not complaining about it. Something I’m doing at the moment? Playing through Final Fantasy XVI.