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Retro gaming & tech website. Retro gaming collector from the 80's. Passionate Amiga fanboy, gamer.
Retro32
1d ago
After noting Dr Chris’s love of British fine cuisine in a previous video, we thought it was only fitting that we provided Chris with a yummy care package from the British Isles to help keep him fueled up with his relentless Amiga repairs. Video here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4_6fFSCXCU&t=1070s
Not only did we provide him with some glorious diabetes snacks, but we also gifted him with some goodies available from our store. Winging its way across the pond were various sticky things including a pack of our customer Amiga floppy disk labels and some rather “controversial” Commodore W ..read more
Retro32
1d ago
It’s official. I’ve got the Meshtastic bug. It’s not like I need any more hobbies but the mixture of amateur radio and tech is continuing its grasp on my attention. It’s great fun and that drive to push for contacts has had me out walking more than ever before.
Here’s a little recap on what has been going on at Retro32 Base (R32B)
Stealth Solar off-grid budget node
Using a low-power Rak Wisblock combined with a “working” Paradar antenna and a garden LED light, I have constructed my first off-grid node. Using a cheap solar LED light from Amazon (https://amzn.to/4cuotXJ), I combined the crappy p ..read more
Retro32
3w ago
I’m no stranger to “introductory” radio. My loft has been the home to an ADS-B antenna for the past year (ranking 223rd in the UK on Flight radar). Apart from my brief experience with CB radio in my teens, two-way radio communication has been off the radar for a looooong time.
Until Meshtastic. My initial introduction to meshtastic was from Andy Kirby’s YouTube videos. The combination and easily accessible off-grid secure communication, antennas, and a thriving community had me hook, line, and sinker.
What is Meshtastic
Meshtastic is a project that enables you to use inexpensive LoRa radios as ..read more
Retro32
1M ago
For those using AGS on the mini, you may have come up with an issue with either the kickstart screen showing or various volume errors when booting into AGS. In this guide, we show you how to fix it.
Why does it happen?
Unfortunately, it’s easy to cause this error in AGS or any other software distribution on the Amiga mini. By pressing the menu key on the joypad it puts you into the UAE menu. This can cause corruption in the UAE files required by AGS to function.
It’s broken ?
How to Fix it
In version 2.5.1 the restore configs feature is unfortunately not working as expected. You will be requ ..read more
Retro32
1M ago
For those of you who have had the unfortunate experience of playing the original Outrun port on the Amiga, you’ll know what a disappointment it was. Scoring just 5% in Amiga Power review (1994) the port goes down as one of the most poorly executed Amiga “conversions” of all time. (scroll to the bottom to read the review in full).
Thankfully, agermose has taken it upon himself to right the wrongs of the past and re-release Outrun for our beloved Amiga with the love and skill such an iconic game deserves.
We’re certainly not the first to cover this new but we are the first to release the screens ..read more
Retro32
2M ago
In the annals of computer history, the Amiga stands out as a marvel of innovation, a beacon of multimedia capability long before the term became a staple in the tech world. To celebrate and preserve this legacy, enthusiasts and programmers brought forth WinUAE, an emulator that encapsulates the essence of the Amiga experience on modern Windows systems. This article delves into the history of WinUAE, exploring its origins, development, and impact on preserving the Amiga’s heritage.
Origins of WinUAE:
WinUAE, short for Windows Unix Amiga Emulator, has its roots in the early emulation efforts tha ..read more
Retro32
3M ago
We’ve been asked how to update the firmware on the mini many times so here’s a very quick guide on how to update it.
Note that this guide is currently only for windows
Download the file
Visit the A500 Mini website and download the latest firmware file. As of 23/12/23 this is 1.2.1
https://retrogames.biz/support/thea500-mini/upgrade/
Click to download
Click download
It can also be downloaded from our file repository here. Note that the file is zipped up and will need extracting (unzipping) before copying it to your USB stick
A500 Mini 1.2.1 Firmware update
1 file(s) 35.92 KB
Download
Cop ..read more
Retro32
3M ago
Christmas is officially in full swing over on the Retro32 BBS, our resident SysOP and award-winning ascii artist FuZioN has been working flat out to give the board a festive makeover for the holiday season.
The BBS has been booming of late with 179 registered users with a constant flow of visits eager to check out the exclusive downloads available (without a U/D ratio in site). We’ve also added a load of new sections including the Hardware Photo Gallery.
The Retro32 BBS is now the official worldwide headquarters of the TTE – The Twitch Elite. Headed by the scene legend that is h0ffman, his wee ..read more
Retro32
4M ago
Just when you thought the Amiga mini has given it’s all, we’re delighted to announce that AMiNIMiga v211 has been released!
The latest build includes a whole host of new features, updates and fixes to make this the most feature-rich and comprehensive version of AMiNIMiga yet. Built on Pandory 500, version 211 now comes with some killer features including:
Internet access (using a compatible ethernet adapter) – A500 mini ethernet adapter FAQ
Amiberry Emulator updated to 5.6
Multiplayer games internet games
Internet applications such as iBrowse and DCTelnet (Retro32 BBS anyone)
WHDLoad updated ..read more
Retro32
4M ago
See below the Amiga Game Selector AGS 2.5 Download torrent files. (Released 02/12/2023)
Amiga 500 A500 Mini AGS 2.5
Amiga Game Selector AGS - Amiga Mini 2.5 A500 Mini
1 file(s) 128.02 KB
Download
Raspberry Pi AGS 2.5
Amiga Game Selector AGS - Raspberry Pi 2.5
1 file(s) 130.15 KB
Download
WinUAE AGS 2.5
Amiga Game Selector AGS - UAE 2.5
1 file(s) 127.75 KB
Download
Real Hardware IMG File AGS 2.5
Amiga Game Selector AGS - AGA (Real Hardware) 2.5 (IMG)
1 file(s) 145.64 KB
Download
Real Hardware HDF AGS 2.5
Amiga Game Selector AGS - AGA HDF (Real Hardware) 2.5
1 file(s) 145.65 KB ..read more