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Amiga Forever

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Spec score 8.2 #5 of 22 in Amiga Emulators

What it is

Amiga Forever is Cloanto’s suite for preserving and emulating Amiga and AmigaOS systems, with tools to run different emulation engines, operating system versions, games, and demos in one-click steps. It emulates hardware features including custom chips, SCSI, TCP/IP, RTG, AHI, virtual memory, and PowerPC expansion boards. The RP9 Title Editor creates and edits playback configurations. Input options include configurable controllers and keyboard layouts, onscreen keyboards, clipboard integration, and touchscreen gestures. Windows integration includes File Explorer thumbnails and search indexing for RP9 titles, with status updates available for Discord, Facebook, and Twitter. Windows support covers versions 11, 10, 8, 7, and Vista, in x86 and x64. macOS and GNU/Linux content requires manual file copying and is intended for a more technical audience. Editions cost $19.95 as a one-time purchase for Value, $39.95, paid once for Plus, and $59.95, paid once for Premium; local taxes may apply. There is no demonstration version, though Amiga Explorer can be tried.

Spec sheet

Product
Amiga Forever is Cloanto’s Amiga and AmigaOS preservation, emulation and support suite.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Integrations
Windows integration includes File Explorer thumbnails and search indexing for RP9 titles, while status updates can be posted to Discord, Facebook and Twitter.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Privacy
Cloanto says its Software Director checks for software news and updates without transmitting data about the user or installed applications.Read 2 Oct 2026 · cloanto.com
Founded
1986Read 28 Sep 2026 · amigaforever.com
Authoring
The RP9 Title Editor provides tools to create and edit configurations for playback locally or elsewhere.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Controls and input
Features include configurable game controllers and keyboard layouts, onscreen keyboards, clipboard integration and touchscreen gestures.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Cross-platform limits
The macOS and GNU/Linux content requires manual file copying and is described as less user friendly than Windows and intended for a more technical audience.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Emulation features
The suite emulates Amiga hardware features including custom chips, SCSI, TCP/IP, RTG, AHI, virtual memory and PowerPC expansion boards.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Installation integrity
The Value Edition page says users can check the downloaded setup file’s integrity by viewing its digital signature in file properties.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Intended audience
The Value Edition is presented as a quick way for PC users and Amiga enthusiasts to play games compatible with early ROM versions and Workbench 1.3.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
One-click emulation
All editions include tools to run different Amiga emulation engines, operating system versions, games and demos in one-click steps.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Technical support
The contact page directs technical support inquiries to a dedicated support section and suggests checking the FAQ first.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Trial availability
A demonstration version of Amiga Forever is not available, though Amiga Explorer, which is part of the suite, can be tried.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Windows support
The Windows version is tested and supported on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Vista, with x86 and x64 support.Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com

Plans and prices

Value Edition $19.95, paid once One-time purchase; local taxes may apply. Windows installer · Workbench 1.3 · ROM versions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 · 25+ games and 25+ demos Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Plus Edition $39.95, paid once One-time purchase; local taxes may apply. Windows installer · ROM and Workbench versions 0.7–3.X · 50+ games · 100+ demos · historical gallery · cross-platform content Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com
Premium Edition $59.95, paid once One-time purchase; local taxes may apply. Physical package with Plus Edition software · additional video content on 3 DVDs · instant Plus Edition download Read 2 Oct 2026 · amigaforever.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • One-click steps launch engines, OS versions, games, and demos.
  • Emulates a range of Amiga hardware features.
  • RP9 Title Editor creates and edits playback configurations.
  • Windows support includes x86 and x64.

Limits

  • No demonstration version is available.
  • macOS and GNU/Linux content needs manual file copying.
  • Value Edition covers Workbench 1.3 and ROM versions 1.1–1.3.
  • Paid editions start at $19.95, paid once.

Who it suits

It suits Amiga enthusiasts and PC users who want to run compatible games, demos, and AmigaOS versions. Windows users have a more direct setup; macOS and GNU/Linux users should be comfortable with manual file copying.

Verdict

Amiga Forever combines emulation, configuration authoring, and platform-specific support in paid editions. Check which edition’s included content fits your needs, especially if you use macOS or GNU/Linux.

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