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THEA1200 Delayed Again: Amiga Replica Now Targeting December 2026
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If you were planning to spend your 2026 Christmas playing Amiga classics on a brand-new hardware replica, you might want to adjust your holiday shopping list. The THEA1200—the much-anticipated full-size Amiga 1200 tribute—has officially hit another delay, with its launch window pushed back to December 4, 2026.
It’s not exactly a surprise, given that this project has been through the ringer since its 2023 debut. Between legal battles over OS rights and recent global chip shortages and rising plastic costs, Retro Games Ltd has had plenty of hurdles to jump.
The company says the hardware itself is actually ready to go, but they aren’t quite satisfied with the software. Rather than shipping a buggy or “undercooked” operating system, they’re taking the extra time to ensure the experience feels authentic to the original Amiga glory days.
While fans of retro hardware are used to delays, this is the second major setback for the project. The team has promised more regular updates to keep pre-order holders from losing hope, but with a target date now sitting late in 2026, the industry will be watching closely to see if they can actually cross the finish line.