Amiga 500+ (A500+)
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Amiga 500+ (A500+)
“The A500+ was our enhanced version of the incredibly successful A500, bringing ECS graphics and more memory to the platform that had already captured the hearts of multimedia enthusiasts worldwide. It was the A500 perfected.” - Dave Haynie, Commodore Engineer
🚧 Coming Soon!
We’re currently developing comprehensive coverage of the Amiga 500+ - the enhanced version of Commodore’s best-selling Amiga model.
What’s Coming:
📋 Complete Product Coverage:
- ECS (Enhanced Chip Set) improvements
- 1MB Chip RAM standard configuration
- Compatibility with A500 software and hardware
- Regional variations and market availability
🔧 Technical Enhancements:
- ECS Chipset - Enhanced graphics capabilities
- Increased Memory - 1MB Chip RAM standard
- Improved Compatibility - Better software support
- Enhanced Graphics - Super Hi-Res modes
- Productivity Mode - Flicker-free display options
📸 Rich Visual Content:
- A500+ product photography
- ECS graphics demonstrations
- Comparison with original A500
- Software showcasing enhanced capabilities
🎮 Enhanced Capabilities:
- Improved gaming performance
- Better productivity applications
- Enhanced multimedia features
- Professional graphics applications
Why the Amiga 500+ Matters
The A500+ represented the natural evolution of the A500 platform:
- Enhanced graphics - ECS chipset improvements
- More memory - 1MB Chip RAM standard
- Better compatibility - Improved software support
- Market positioning - Competing with 16-bit systems
ECS Chipset Improvements
The Enhanced Chip Set brought significant improvements:
- Super Hi-Res modes - Higher resolution graphics
- Productivity modes - Flicker-free displays
- Enhanced sprites - Better gaming graphics
- Improved compatibility - Better software support
Market Reception
The A500+ was well-received for:
- Familiar platform - Easy upgrade from A500
- Enhanced capabilities - Noticeable improvements
- Software compatibility - Existing library support
- Competitive pricing - Good value proposition
Legacy and Impact
The A500+ served as a bridge between the original Amiga chipset and the advanced AGA systems, maintaining the A500’s popularity while providing enhanced capabilities for demanding applications.
Collector Information
Today, the A500+ is valued by collectors for:
- ECS chipset - Enhanced graphics capabilities
- Historical significance - Evolution of A500 platform
- Software compatibility - Large game and application library
- Upgrade potential - Extensive modification possibilities
📅 Expected Publication: Coming in the next major site update
🔍 Research Status: In progress - gathering ECS technical documentation and software examples
📧 Have Information? Contact us if you have A500+ documentation, photos, or memories to share!
This page is part of our ongoing effort to document every Commodore computer ever made. Check back soon for the complete Amiga 500+ coverage!