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Retro Amiga-style computer delayed by chip shortages

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Retro Games Ltd has announced a significant delay for its upcoming TheA1200 retro computer, pushing the release date back by nearly six months to December 4, 2026. The company cited global chip shortages and increased plastic production costs as the primary reasons for the setback. Despite the delay, the specifications and pricing of the Commodore Amiga-emulating device will remain unchanged, with pre-orders expected to stand unless customers choose to cancel. AI

IMPACT Minimal industry-wide impact; a niche product delay.

RANK_REASON Product release delay due to supply chain issues.

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Retro Amiga-style computer delayed by chip shortages

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Commodore Amiga-emulating TheA1200 retro computer delayed nearly half a year by ‘global chip shortages’ — Retro Games Ltd says it will use the extra time to finesse the software

    The A1200 has been delayed nearly half a year due to 'global chip shortages' and is now scheduled for release on December 4.

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