| Description | |
| Manufacturer | Commodore Business Machines |
| Model | Amiga 500 |
| Date Announced | 1987 |
| Date Canceled | Unknown |
| Number Produced | Tens of thousands |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Price | $600 |
| Current Value | $25-$150 |
| Specifications | |
| Processor | Motorola 68000 |
| Speed | 7.14 MHz |
| RAM | 512K |
| ROM | 256K |
| Storage | 880K 3.5" Floppy. |
| Expansion | Proprietary expansion bus |
| Bus | Amiga Proprietary |
| Video | A high resolution, high color video subsystem allowed a wide variety of graphics and text modes up to 640x400 interlaced. |
| I/O | Parallel, Serial, etc. |
| OS Options | Amiga Workbench, AmigaDOS |
| Notes | The machine in my collection is missing one keycap but came with the original box and documentation. |
| Related Items in Collection | Commodore Amiga 4000, tons of software, manuals and peripherals. |
| Related Items Wanted | Software, additional peripherals and my missing keycap! |
The Amiga 500 was the second Amiga machine produced, after the Amiga 1000. The 500 was an all-in-one design that needed only an external display to be useful.
The Amiga 500 in my collection came in its original box. The box is a bit beaten up, but still shows off the graphics nicely.
The contents are fairly complete with the full styrofoam and the manual. Unfortunately the unit lost a function key along the way which will have to be replaced.
(Submitted November 25, 2008 17:14:15 by Michael Loftus)
HAVE AMIGA 500+ ALSO 600 FOR SPARES PRINTER, LOTS GAMES AND ALL CABLES BOOKS ETC, BUYER TO COLLECT MAKE ME AN OFFER, NOT USED FOR YEARS, NEED TO MAKE SPACE.
(Submitted November 24, 2008 16:22:05 by ricardo)
Amiga 500 on ebay no reserve Phoenix pickup only
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=350130806235
(Submitted November 3, 2008 21:57:43 by Rick D)
I have an Amiga A500 with commodore colour stereo monitor lots of games and programs dot matrix printer upgraded memory card to 1GB optional external disk drive. Still have the white original box with Amiga logos on it not abused FOR SALE I'm located in Canada anyone interested?
(Submitted October 27, 2008 15:54:21 by stewart lotches)
I have an amiga 500 with a lot of games or two amiga 2000's,one hard drive,one tape drive that work!......make offers....blazerfan20042002@yahoo.com
(Submitted October 12, 2008 13:01:41 by hitesh)
Hi i am selling an amiga a500+
very similar to the one shown here except i have a pair of joysticks and many floppies also a commodore Monitor........ if you dont want to disturb your television with the rf adapter all those things at us$200 + delivery charges
(Submitted June 19, 2008 23:00:07 by Vicki)
Hi, I'm interested in purchasing an amiga 500 or 2000, anyone selling?
(Submitted May 28, 2008 00:39:31 by Peter)
Hello,Im interested in buying a Amiga 500 or 2000
(Submitted March 20, 2008 13:51:18 by Paul)
Im from the country of Malta...Have a boxed amiga 500 available with 1mb upgrade for sale...lots of original games...anyone interested email me. thanks
(Submitted March 18, 2008 12:18:32 by mikez)
giana sisters .... amiga games
clone of mario brother
(Submitted March 12, 2008 03:04:41 by Kirsty)
Hi I remember playing on my Amiga when i was very young and i cant think of the game i loved. It was similar to Mario with the different levels and im sure it had 'sisters' in the name. The first level was outside and at the end of the level you came to a big tunnel then underground for the second level. There was also little legged creatures who killed you if you didnt turn them to stone. Does anyone have any idea what the name of thsi game is? Its driving me mad!
(Submitted January 30, 2008 17:53:27 by CLB RR)
I have an A500 complete in box as pictured (better box, no monitor) available for $75. I'll even pay the freight in the US.
(Submitted January 24, 2008 09:45:32 by Cristi)
Where can I buy one of these??? I desperelately need one.Please if you can help me....I'll be more than gratefulll
(Submitted January 19, 2008 09:17:38 by Tom Sturgeon)
I have an empty Commodore Amiga 500 box with different graphics than the one pictured above.
The box has the original packaging with styrofoam and the smaller box for the mouse and power cord.
The condition of the box is good in my opinion, with lots of games and programs depicted.
Drop me an e-mail if you are interested in acquiring this bit if immateria.
(Submitted January 17, 2008 15:03:12 by charlie)
hello i have a perfect hardly used amiga 500 with joystick,manuals, software, games, monitor*(in box). also, dot matrix printer new in box. all wires and connectors are present.... works great!!!! make offers on this piece of computer history...
(Submitted November 22, 2007 15:16:54 by dave)
my amiga 500 is just displaying black & white.how do i get the colour or is there something wrong with it
(Submitted July 21, 2007 02:15:13 by Roninx2)
I remember a game I liked on the amiga which I remember playing when I was about 7 years old, it was a game that sort of scared me I think you start off at the bottom of the screen and you have to shoot these gem like things and there is a coin like thing in the middle of the screen it flips occasually one side has like a sun face the other has a grey scary face. Does anyone have an idea of this game im talking about? Thanks.
(Submitted June 29, 2007 14:44:24 by Matt)
If anyone knows how to connect an Amiga 500 to a modern TV (wires, connectors etc.) could you please let me know? My email is with my name :).
(Submitted April 15, 2007 00:19:05 by Brendon)
Hi all.I am chasing a game called Alternate Reality.I use to play it on an Amiga 500 about 15 years ago.Does anyone have this game.if so i am willing to pay well for itCan you help? Contact me on brendo1977@hotmail.com
(Submitted March 29, 2007 11:10:46 by Philip Bernhard)
Have found a Box full of A 500 Plus with I think extern HD and other stuff, also a box full of disks, what is on them dont know. any offers
(Submitted March 26, 2007 21:49:37 by Keith Burgoyne)
I have an Amiga 1200, 1000, and 500. Anyone have an Amiga 1000 keyboard that they are willing to sell? I'm missing one, and as such, I cannot use the Amiga 1000!
(Submitted March 26, 2007 21:52:50 by Keith Burgoyne)
John, I think the name of the game you are looking for is Ports of Call.
(Submitted March 8, 2007 17:11:51 by Herman Samso)
Great computer! I still have one of those ;-) Excellent for playing.
(Submitted March 6, 2007 13:07:14 by kay)
i have a amiga commodore a500 plus for sale.Comes complete with joystick,mouse,manuals and all cables.I have also got a large selection of games for sale.Im selling them both on ebay, username daves4961
(Submitted February 23, 2007 17:42:08 by john)
please help im looking for a gem that i used to play on the amiga it was all about sailing and docking tankers all over the world a very basic game but also a highly addictive game...plese help me out with a name THANKS.
(Submitted February 12, 2007 18:26:07 by TingYi)
I have an Amiga 500 complet with SEVERAL games, programs, etc. I have an external floppy drive and an external supra modem 2400. I have two joysticks, the Commodore 1084 screen. All works great. I've been using it for years (since my family bought it forever ago) to play games. Some big names it includes: Arkanoid, Croak, Maniac Mansion, Amoeba, Lemmings, Galaga, Space Ace, etc. comes with tutorial disk and a cleaning disk. I'm looking for good offers. I'm sorry I don't have original packaging. I bought it years and years ago.
(Submitted February 2, 2007 06:40:47 by Dickie)
Hi, I had an amiga 500 as a kid and my favourite game was Mega Pheonix. I've been looking for a copy for years but whenever I try searching the internet there are never any matches found. Does any one remember the game or where I can find?
(Submitted January 9, 2007 22:18:27 by Rajni)
Once you have amiga floppy disks as image disks on your PC, you can actually run them on a real amiga with this cable available from: http://amiga.krishnasoft.com and trying ebay at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320070167192&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011
(Submitted January 7, 2007 10:24:44 by Az Hamilton)
Howdy there me fellow Amiga nuts. Have recently activated my pristine Amiga 500 and am looking to turn the clock back with a load of old games. Anyone out there got a big collection they a willing to sell? Dont mind copies, as long as they work.
(Submitted December 31, 2006 21:02:38 by Rex)
We began selling Commodore products, including Amiga, in 1983 and closed the store in December 2004. We still have inventory left which is listed at http://www.commodorecomputercenter.com.
(Submitted December 29, 2006 12:38:20 by david)
Hey Everyone, ive just got my a600 out of the loft to re-start my Sensible world of soccer league with my mates only to find the joysticks missing. Doe's anyone know of any good sites or even have any joysticks for sale. i dont want any flight sim sticks just a basic model sumit like a power play cruiser....cheers
(Submitted December 28, 2006 03:50:32 by WYoung)
I have an Amiga 500 (with upgrade)in Wellington New Zealand available. Runs off Work Bench. Only used to play Indiana Jones on it. Any offers??
(Submitted December 16, 2006 02:32:48 by Chris)
I would trade my fully functional Amiga 500 and 1084S Monitor for a fully functional C64 first edition preferably with a 1571 drive,joysticks and games.Contact me
(Submitted December 8, 2006 07:58:52 by chris evaggelinos)
hi my name is chris evaggelinos and i want to buy an amiga500 fully functional with any games software an joystick in any price..i would pay 100euros..the shipping costs would be payed from me..i live in greece.please contact me to my email jiroemon@hotmail.com
(Submitted December 8, 2006 07:51:01 by chris evaggelinos)
my first computer wan an amiga500 but i lost the cable which connects the monitor with the keyboard.i am looking for an amiga500 fully functional with games joystick and monitor with any price u want.but i dont have a credit card.i will pay via postoffices or bank accounts please contact me at jiroemon@hotmail.com
(Submitted October 14, 2006 16:19:27 by Tim)
I'm looking to purchase an Amiga 500 with a joystick. If anyone has one or any leads where I can locate one, please email me.
(Submitted October 11, 2006 10:44:23 by Boban)
I’m trying to contact “Louis”. I am interested for Amiga 500. Please contact me at this address: slobodanradulovic@yahoo.com. Pleeeeeeeeease.
(Submitted September 29, 2006 19:35:09 by louis)
I've an amiga 500 in a box with most (i think i has all) of the
original items. it's been sitting in shelf gathering dust. the unit
never changed hand, and was cleaned before getting put away
into its box and stowed away. Anyone who want it can have it,
for whatever you want to pay, or hell, just to take it away. My
parents are cleaning the apt, and it will be simply thrown out
soon.
Email me soon before it ends in the junkyard.
(Submitted September 29, 2006 18:49:11 by Chad)
Hello from the United States. I'm looking for an Amiga 1000 or Amiga 500 complete in their original boxes in very good to mint condition. If anyone has one that they'd like to part with, please email me. Thanks!
(Submitted August 21, 2006 13:57:18 by Rui Santos)
hi guys looking to buy up an amiga with some games in good condition.pls email me
(Submitted August 8, 2006 03:57:46 by Andy Hill)
I have an Amiga A500+ with loads of disks for
sale.
Any Offers?
(Submitted July 29, 2006 02:00:35 by kenny)
looking for a good copy of workbench for my amiga 500..any help would be appreciated ...
(Submitted May 31, 2006 20:47:15 by OzzieSong)
Wow an Amiga 500 was my second computer after the Commodore64. Awesome sound for the day, I still search Google for software and sound for the Amiga and 64 I want the game Marble.
(Submitted April 2, 2006 08:42:25 by Mal)
My father-in-law owned one of these, and he
basically abandoned it in favor of an IBM PCXT.
The Amiga was way ahead of its time - the Amiga
Workbench GUI wouldn't be surpassed in the
Intel/Clone world until Linux/KDE/Gnome came on
the scene.
I remember playing Electronic Arts Arctic Fox -
a 3D tank FPS on that machine. I think that might
have been EA's first game...
(Submitted April 2, 2006 04:27:12 by Andrew Hodson)
Mine has no PSU, the extra (go faster?) switch needs re-wiring & drive button broken. Loads of games! Free to good (charing) home. England
(Submitted March 23, 2006 09:53:46 by Nigel Kerr)
I am in the UK and have a complete boxed Amiga A500 with power supply for sale make me an offer anyone.
(Submitted January 18, 2006 07:56:30 by David Read)
I have a boxed up Amiga 500 (with 1MB RAM), a screen, external disk drive, & loads of games / programs to go with it. Would anyone be interested in buying this bundle?
(Submitted November 14, 2005 15:34:05 by maczeus)
I have two Commodore Amiga 2000 pcs that I'd be willing to sell. All kinds of software too and one has the Video Toaster installed. One Amiga seems to have a bad harddrive. There are monitors for each. Both monitors work, but one has a bad on/off switch (switch won't stay in/on, without help).
(Submitted November 12, 2005 09:31:30 by (a href=mailto:)Twist(/a))
Amiga 500 is the first computer I ever got and it rocked!! You could learn computer language, do great pictures in Deluxe Paint and play some great games, although the only one to really stick in my head was James Pond!
(Submitted August 4, 2005 05:28:54 by J)
I have just seen some parts which may help fib74
& Peter,take a look at
http://www.oldsoftware.com/Amiga.html
J
(Submitted June 23, 2005 07:42:52 by Peter Wright)
Hi, I have a perfectly working still in box Amiga500 with 1MEG memory upgrade. My power supply unit was damaged as a result of taking a flying lesson down the stairs by my kid brother some 7 years ago. Ever since then my marvelous machine was destined to be sold in a boot sale or collect dust in my parents attic. I want my amiga back!! please could you help me locate a PSU for me A500 I have been looking for at least 5 years. Its realy depressing me now. Pete from Southend-On-Sea in the UK
(Submitted June 18, 2005 01:26:07 by fib74)
Hi I have just brought a whole pile of commodore Amigas - however only two copies of workbench came with these machines - both corrupt - does anyone know where I can get new/good copies of workbench
(Submitted May 3, 2005 10:55:20 by Joseph Vella)
I'm from Malta. I'm interested in buying an Amiga 500. If any of you have one in a good condition which you want to sell please contact me on my e- mail address bruno@waldonet.net.mt and tell me how much will it cost for the computer and also the postage costs.
(Submitted March 26, 2005 09:27:56 by Weevil)
You cannot use Amiga floppies in PC floppy
drives. The disks are not compatible.
You will need a Catweasel mk3/4 drive controller
for your PC if you wish to use Amiga disks. See
http://www.jschoenfeld.com/
(Submitted February 25, 2005 10:19:17 by albert)
How can I play my AMIGA A500 Plus Floppy disk in a Pentum 111 window 98.