Friend:
most of the a500 games won't work on newer amigas. So, if you just want the games...buy an a500, and is also cheaper.
i have an amiga 1200 accelerated w 030...and is great for other stuff, like programming in amos and graphics (deluxe paint)and even 3d raytracing (aladdin 4d/imagine).
If you just want the old games..only get a a 500.
An amiga 1200 is super, super good for all kinds of stuff, programming-3d-2d-music-sound-etc.
You can prob find a used a1200 on ebay, for cheap.
hope this helps!!!
rednova
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