the Commodore Amiga A500 became one of the most iconic home computers of the late 80s and early 90s. Renowned for its powerful graphics, sound capabilities, and multitasking OS, the A500 found success with gamers, artists, and home users alike. It was particularly popular for gaming, with titles like The Secret of Monkey Island, Lemmings, and Shadow of the Beast showcasing the machine’s capabilities.
Hardware Specifications
Processor: 16/32-bit Motorola 68000 running at 7.16 MHz
Memory: 512 KB of RAM (expandable to 9 MB)
Graphics: Advanced custom chipset supporting up to 4096 colors and multiple resolutions:
Low resolution: 320×256 pixels
High resolution: 640×256 pixels (up to 4096 colors in HAM mode)
Audio: 4-channel stereo sound (Paula sound chip)
Storage: Built-in 880 KB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, with support for external drives
Operating System: AmigaOS, a multitasking operating system with a graphical user interface (Workbench)
Connectivity: Parallel and serial ports, mouse/joystick ports, expansion port for additional peripherals
Original Release Date: 1987
Discontinued: 1991
Cost (New in 1987): £499
Cost (In 2024 Price): £1550
Modifications I have performed:
General clean inside
Replaced power supply with modern switch mode power supply
Replaced RTC battery on 512k RAM expansion
Fitted a RGB to HDMI converter
Fitted a Gotek drive as external drive
Replaced yellowed and broken case
Replaced broken key “plunger”
Replaced broken keyboard membrane
Cost to me for computer £50.00
Cost to me for repairs and upgrades £222.58
