I think ultimately your best solution if you want 100% A500 compatibility is to just pick up a cheap A500 off ebay, and give your A600 to me. 
Getting an a500 is probably the best way, but even then you have to make the choice of kickstart 1.2 or 1.3 (or fit both)
An A600 isn't particularly useful either for a500 floppy game compatibility or using WHDLOAD. I've always wanted one because they look cute, but I can't imagine I'd ever use it.