New AmiKit for Raspberry Pi 5/400/4
AmiKit has launched a retro desktop version for Raspberry Pi 5, 400, and 4, featuring over 400 AmigaOS applications. It requires specific hardware and an AmigaOS ISO for installation.
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AmiKit has released a modern retro desktop version for Raspberry Pi 5, 400, and 4, featuring over 400 AmigaOS 3.x applications and games. This all-in-one bootable image can be easily installed on a 16GB or larger microSD card, USB3 flash stick, or SSD. The new universal installer, based on Debian 12, is designed to adapt to the Raspberry Pi models mentioned. Users who had an active subscription as of August 1, 2024, received the new installer via email at no additional cost. To run AmiKit, users need an AmigaOS ISO, with Amiga Forever versions 7, 8, or 9 recommended. The hardware requirements include a Raspberry Pi 5 (recommended), a Full HD monitor, and a USB flash stick for the AmigaOS ISO. The software requirements also specify the need for an Amiga Kickstart ROM file and a Picasso96 archive. AmiKit is powered by the Amiberry emulator and has received positive reviews for its user-friendliness and stability. The development team acknowledges various contributors for their support in creating this Raspberry Pi edition.
- AmiKit is now available for Raspberry Pi 5, 400, and 4 with over 400 pre-installed AmigaOS applications.
- The installation requires a compatible AmigaOS ISO and specific hardware configurations.
- Users with an active subscription as of August 1, 2024, received the new installer for free.
- Positive reviews highlight AmiKit's ease of use and stability.
- AmiKit is powered by the Amiberry emulator, enhancing the retro experience.
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1 commentsYou still have to purchase the Kickstart ROMs from AmigaForever from Cloanto (or acquire them some other way) to use it.
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