🚨 TheA1200 Update from Retrogames Ltd. July 2026
Stuart, the Operations Director (and all-round awesome dude), answered some of your biggest questions about THEA1200 (RGL’s reimagined Amiga 1200), including Workbench compatibility, peripherals, and more, in an update video yesterday. What’s the news?
Full Q&A summary:
- Workbench: TheA1200 Ships with 3.1 for best experience. Boot directly to Workbench or the Games Carousel. Run any version you own from a USB stick.
- Games & installs: Full WHDLoad and hard drive support. Copy files to USB and access from Carousel or install inside Workbench.
- Compatibility: Very high overall, though a small number of titles may have issues - the team will investigate reports.
- Models & chips: Emulates A500, A1200, CD32 etc. on a per-game basis or globally. Supports OCS, ECS, AGA and RTG.
- Media: Floppy, HDD, CD-ROM and WHDLoad images launch from the Carousel or inside Workbench.
- Peripherals: Many USB gamepads, joysticks and mice. Original Amiga peripherals work via third-party USB adapters.
- Productivity: Yes, fully usable as a desktop machine. Retro Games uses it with a development environment and will ship tools with the unit.
Firmware is now GOLD and production has started in China. Launch targeted for 4 Dec 2026.
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