Commodore Amiga owners thread!

ketma said:
RetroPassion are excellent, I just sent them the motherboard to avoid any damage to the case. Ask them to remove the two capacitors for the timing fix, especially if you have the TF1260.
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So my A1200 is back with new caps and ready to try the TF1260. In the end I ended up going with Derek at AmigaSpirit. Very pleased with his work and service. Excellent communication start to finish which really helped the process. I would certainly use him again.

While waiting for my Amiga to return, I did some searching for games to play and anything that could let the TF stretch its legs. I remember the Amiga having a great library of games, but I somehow forgot that many (most?) of the ports are terrible! A lot basically mirror the Atari ST versions with only minor improvements at best. It’s actually criminal when you look at ports of games like SF2 and Final Fight; how did people put up with that stuff back then?

I had already moved onto the Super Nintendo and PC gaming by then, so I guess I missed much of what was going on with the Amiga etc. Sad times.
 
Towards the end of its life, there were so many ports and movie related games. Not all were great, like the ones you mentioned.
Exactly like yourself. I moved onto the SNES and PC by the time, SF2/Final Fight were available.
But the Amiga will always be remembered for the countless classics which I love :)
 
!bluetonic! said:
Have you checked out the redux of FF for the Amiga 1200?
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Now that is pretty amazing and by the looks of it - and skim reading - that’s not even using the full colour palette that was on offer with AGA.

Further proof that original devs barely scratched the surface of the capability that was available, certainly later in the Amiga’s life. Great to see these community projects continue to push boundaries.
 
Folks, there is this kickstart even in Surrey taking place in February. I decided to have a go and attend. It will be the first time to attend one of these events, looking forward to it!
 
Cavallino said:
Folks, there is this kickstart even in Surrey taking place in February. I decided to have a go and attend. It will be the first time to attend one of these events, looking forward to it!
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Glad to read this. I'm a long term visitor/ exhibitor to the South West Amiga Meet in Chipping Sudbury. Great to meet like minded people. Enjoy! Are you taking any kit with you?
 
Honestly its the first time ever so I decided to just take myself along to have a look/see.
I may stick the Amiga 500 in the back of the car just incase :D
But its more about learning and experiencing.

E: @!bluetonic! any advice or recommendations for this event? You mentioned taking kit, is it worthwhile to setup a table out there?
 
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