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So many hot topics, This Week in Retro called in special guest Neil Thomas. Look ahead to THEA1200, back at ZSNES + climb inside the computer on screen and film. Plus, the best immersive experiences, and more, on This Week in Retro episode 242!

November 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM Everybody can reply

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Der Motzmichel auf Sharkey

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#games #gaming #retrogames #commodore #amiga #amiga1200 #thea1200

In Summer 2026, we can all order the A1200, a full-sized Commodore Amiga 1200 replica, fully working. Even with a Workbench. Which is good news for tracker-based musicians, I think ...

🔥🔥🔥The A1200 - Neuer Amiga! Neuigkeiten […]

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October 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM Everybody can reply

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Angelgreat

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Hey Jan, are you planning to get the THEA1200 when it comes out?

October 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM Everybody can reply

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James

@cheapretrogaming.bsky.social

Today’s news includes info on two recently announced consoles! One is the Vectrex Mini, and the other is THEA1200 from Retro Games Limited.

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#GameNews #vectrex #vectrexmini #thea1200 #commodoreamiga #retrocomputing #MiniConsole

Monday’s News – Vectrex Mini and THEA1200 Consoles Announced!

Today’s news includes info on two recently announced consoles! One is the Vectrex Mini, and the other is THEA1200 from Retro Games Limited.

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October 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM Everybody can reply

GenXGrownUp

@genxgrownup.bsky.social

Counter Strike 2 skins market loses $3 billion overnight, Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection includes moves & fatalities trainer, THEA1200 brings back the Amiga in a full-size device, & MORE in this Bit-by-Bit news roundup!

$6B Fantasy? Proof You Don’t Own Your Skins

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October 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM Everybody can reply

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Bleeding Cool

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The A1200 is getting its own modern release, as Plaion revealed a new retro console design of the keyboard coming in 2026. #RetroGames #TheA1200

The A1200 is getting its own modern release, as Plaion revealed a new retro console design of the keyboard coming in 2026

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October 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM Everybody can reply

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Oliver Schafeld

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Coole Idee, den #amiga mit eingebauten Retrogames wieder auf den Markt zu bringen.

Aber warum um alles in der Welt mit einem Gamepad?

»Im Lieferumfang von TheA1200 ist die klassische Amiga-Tank-Maus und ein Gamepad, sowie 25 Spiele« […]

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October 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM Everybody can reply

Erik Sikkema

@eriksikkema.bsky.social

Amiga 1200.

Retro Games heeft zijn THEA1200 aangekondigd. Het gaat om een remake van de Amiga 1200-pc uit de jaren '90. Het apparaat wordt gemoderniseerd met onder andere een HDMI- en USB-poort en krijgt 25 meegeleverde games. De THEA1200 verschijnt in juni 2026.

Amiga 1200-remake met 25 games verschijnt volgend jaar voor 190 euro

Retro Games heeft zijn THEA1200 aangekondigd. Het gaat om een remake van de Amiga 1200-pc uit de jaren '90. Het apparaat wordt gemoderniseerd met onder andere een HDMI- en USB-poort en krijgt 25 meege...

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October 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM Everybody can reply

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Remake van klassieke Amiga 1200-pc verschijnt volgend jaar voor 190 euro

Retro Games onthult de THEA1200, een moderne remake van de Amiga 1200-pc uit de jaren '90. De vernieuwde versie krijgt een HDMI- en USB-poort en 25 klassieke games. Het apparaat is vanaf juni 2026 verkrijgbaar voor 190 euro.

Remake van klassieke Amiga 1200-pc verschijnt volgend jaar voor 190 euro

Retro Games onthult de THEA1200, een moderne remake van de Amiga 1200-pc uit de jaren '90. De vernieuwde versie krijgt een HDMI- en USB-poort en 25 klassieke games. Het apparaat is vanaf juni 2026 ver...

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October 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM Everybody can reply

mmoroca

@mmoroca.bsky.social

Pues ya es oficial, con fecha de prereserva el 10 NOV 2025 Retrogames LTD presenta #THEA1200. Con un precio de 189,99€, incluye Workbench y hasta 25 juegos entre los que se encuentran la trilogía de mi favorito Turrican... ¡Ya estoy ahorrando! 🤓 www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4aG...

THEA1200 - Announcement (EN)

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October 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM Everybody can reply

HotHardware

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Thanks to #Retro Games Ltd, the #Amiga 1200 will officially be reborn with the upcoming, full-sized #THEA1200.

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Amiga A1200 Makes A Glorious Comeback After 30 Years With 25 Classic Games

Thanks to Retro Games Limites, the Amiga 1200 will officially be reborn with the upcoming, full-sized THEA1200.

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October 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM Everybody can reply

Radastan

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Es bonita hasta la caja.
#TheA1200 #Amiga

October 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM Everybody can reply

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The Oasis BBS

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THEA1200 Emulator Announcement Finally Drops
#THEA1200 #Amiga1200 #RetroGaming #Commodore #RetroComputing

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THEA1200 Emulator Announcement Finally Drops - The Oasis BBS

Retro Games LTD confirms the THEA1200 Emulator Announcement, reviving Amiga 1200 classics with modern HDMI and USB updates.

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October 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM Everybody can reply

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Phil

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TheA1200: Remake des #Amiga 1200 angekündigt – in Full-Size und mit 25 Spielen
www.heise.de/news/TheA120...

October 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM Everybody can reply

EigenwereldNL

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New THEA1200 - Announcement Reaction! The Legendary Amiga 1200 is back in 2026 eigenwereld.nl/nieuws.php?i... #commodore #commodoreamiga .@CommodoreBlog .@RetroGamerNatn .@CommodoreLad .@AmigaL0ve .@AmigaOldSkooler #retrocomputing #homecomputer #amiga .@retrocengo #a1200 #amiga1200

Eigenwereld.nl - Nieuws: New THEA1200 - Announcement Reaction! The Legendary Amiga 1200 is back in 2026

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October 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM Everybody can reply

heise online

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TheA1200: Amiga 1200 Remake Announced – Full-Size and with 25 Games
https://www.heise.de/en/news/TheA1200-Amiga-1200-Remake-Announced-Full-Size-and-with-25-Games-10859819.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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TheA1200: Amiga 1200 Remake Announced – Full-Size and with 25 Games

The creators of TheA500 Mini are following up: The remake of the Commodore Amiga 1200 is set to be released in 2026 with 25 games and a keyboard for 190 Euros.

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October 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM Everybody can reply

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TheA1200: Remake des Amiga 1200 angekündigt – in Full-Size und mit 25 Spielen

Die Macher des TheA500 Mini legen nach: Das Remake des Commodore Amiga 1200 soll 2026 mit 25 Spielen und echter Tastatur für 190 Euro erscheinen […]

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October 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM Everybody can reply

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Punto De Respawn

@puntoderespawn.bsky.social

🆕 Llega The A1200, el regreso de un icono en los 90

📰 Una recreación a tamaño real del icónico ordenador doméstico

➡️ Incluye 25 juegos clásicos, teclado, ratón y mando, con mejoras modernas como HDMI y guardado por USB

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@plaion-es.bsky.social | #TheA1200

October 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM Everybody can reply

Friedemann Bürgel

@friedepeace.bsky.social

Announcing a new remake of the Amiga 1200!
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, beautifully reimagined with HDMI and USB connectivity for a modern age.
youtu.be/p4aGhSoP7Rg

THEA1200 - Announcement (EN)

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October 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM Everybody can reply

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Channel-Z

@channel-z.bsky.social

THEA1200 - Announcement
• A full size working keyboard
• 25 classic carousel games
• Four save-slots per game
• Play the games you own via USB-stick
• Integrated workbench desktop
• Multi-region HDMI video
• Classic mouse and game controller
#amiga #retrocomputing
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THEA1200 - Announcement (EN)

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October 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM Everybody can reply

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Bill Loguidice

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THE A1200 - Complete full-size Commodore Amiga 1200 plug and play - Pre-orders soon! #amiga #commodore #thea1200 #a1200

THE A1200 – Complete full-size Commodore Amiga 1200 plug and play – Pre-orders soon!

Retro Games Ltd, the maestros behind the plug-and-play THEC64 Mini and Maxi, The Spectrum, The 400 Mini, and more, are coming out with an improved full-sized variation of their popular THEA500 Mini.

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October 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM Everybody can reply

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Atisal

@atisal.bsky.social

@plaion-es.bsky.social anuncia #TheA1200, una recreación a tamaño real de uno de los ordenadores domésticos más icónicos de principios de la década de los 90, ahora renace para la era moderna. Estará disponible para reservar el 10 de noviembre.
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