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Created page with "{{SystemLogo|Commodore_Amiga_logo.png}} The Amiga 1200, or A1200 (code-named "Channel Z"), is a personal computer in the Amiga computer family released by Commodore International, aimed at the home computer market. It was launched on October 21, 1992, at a base price of £399 in the United Kingdom (equivalent to £1,040 in 2023) and $599 in the United States (equivalent to $1,340 in 2024). == Specifications & Revisions == == Buying Guide == == Common Issues & Repairs..." |
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The Amiga 1200 | The '''Amiga 1200''' (A1200) was introduced by [[Commodore]] in late 1992 as part of the company’s attempt to revitalise the Amiga line in the 32-bit era. It succeeded the popular [[Amiga 500]] and the short-lived [[Amiga 600]], offering a more powerful architecture while retaining the compact, all-in-one keyboard form factor. | ||
The A1200 featured the new Advanced Graphics Architecture (AGA) chipset, a faster Motorola 68EC020 CPU, and expanded memory support. These upgrades addressed many of the limitations of earlier models, particularly in colour depth and graphics modes, while maintaining broad compatibility with existing Amiga software. | |||
Released into a crowded market dominated by the rise of IBM PC compatibles and 16-bit consoles, the Amiga 1200 struggled commercially despite being technically capable. Nonetheless, it became highly regarded among enthusiasts, especially for productivity, gaming, and later for its expandability through accelerator cards and hard drive upgrades. | |||
== Specifications & Revisions == | == Specifications & Revisions == | ||
Revision as of 18:10, 2 September 2025
The Amiga 1200 (A1200) was introduced by Commodore in late 1992 as part of the company’s attempt to revitalise the Amiga line in the 32-bit era. It succeeded the popular Amiga 500 and the short-lived Amiga 600, offering a more powerful architecture while retaining the compact, all-in-one keyboard form factor.
The A1200 featured the new Advanced Graphics Architecture (AGA) chipset, a faster Motorola 68EC020 CPU, and expanded memory support. These upgrades addressed many of the limitations of earlier models, particularly in colour depth and graphics modes, while maintaining broad compatibility with existing Amiga software.
Released into a crowded market dominated by the rise of IBM PC compatibles and 16-bit consoles, the Amiga 1200 struggled commercially despite being technically capable. Nonetheless, it became highly regarded among enthusiasts, especially for productivity, gaming, and later for its expandability through accelerator cards and hard drive upgrades.