Amigakit

What Amigakit does

Amigakit is a privately held UK e-commerce retailer, manufacturer, and service provider operating exclusively in the vintage Commodore Amiga computing niche. Legal entity AmigaKit Ltd, founded in 2004 and headquartered in the Cardiff, Wales area, it serves a global base of Amiga retro computing enthusiasts, collectors, and hobbyists through amigakit.com, shipping worldwide with multi-currency support (USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, NZD). The company self-describes as the world's largest Amiga store and runs an active blog plus community event sponsorship to maintain visibility within the subculture.

The product portfolio spans the full Amiga aftermarket across A500, A600, A1200, A2000, A3000, A4000, CD32, and CDTV platforms. Core categories include accelerators (PiStorm, PiStorm32-Lite, Framethrower), memory expansions (proprietary ZORRAM line plus model-specific RAM cards), storage solutions (ZuluSCSI SCSI-to-SD emulators, RaSCSI/PiSCSI, Greaseweazle floppy reader/writer, Amiga Gotek, FastIDE, Compact Flash adapters), video interfaces (RGB-to-HDMI, Indivision AGA MK3 scan doubler, SCART cables), connectivity adapters (AmiKey USB keyboard, 9-pin to USB mouse, Keyrah V3), power supplies and ATX adapter cables, peripherals (Competition Pro USB joystick, branded mice, dust covers), and branded merchandise. Higher-ticket flagship systems include the A1200NG replacement motherboard (priced around £166.66 / ~$216) and the A600GS games system. Amigakit performs in-house assembly, soldering, firmware configuration, and quality testing on many SKUs before dispatch, and offers repair and custom integration services.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, one-time hardware sales with no subscription or recurring revenue. Pricing is per-SKU and varies widely, from low-cost components (e.g., $0.17 jumpers) to premium mainboards. Revenue streams include hardware sales (the dominant stream), software sales (EasyADF, EasyNet), repairs and custom services, and branded merchandise. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and operates with a 1–10 employee footprint consistent with a founder/owner-operated specialty retailer.

Name

Amigakit

Legal name

AmigaKit Ltd

Website

https://amigakit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amigakit (AmigaKit Ltd) is a privately held UK e-commerce retailer and manufacturer founded in 2004 that sells new hardware, upgrades, peripherals, and software for vintage Commodore Amiga computers to a global community of retro computing enthusiasts and collectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Direct product sales of Amiga hardware including accelerators, memory expansions, adapters, cables, storage solutions, and peripherals. One-time purchase model with various price points from low-cost components to premium systems.
2. Software Sales: Sales of Amiga software including EasyADF, EasyNet, and other utility software.
3. Repairs and Services: Repair services and custom assembly/integration services for Amiga hardware.
4. Merchandise: Branded merchandise including mugs, mouse pads, case badges, and other Amiga-themed items.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Amigakit is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services Amiga retro computing hardware, software, and accessories. The catalog spans accelerators, memory expansions, SCSI/IDE storage emulators, video adapters, replacement motherboards, cables, peripherals, and branded merchandise, with in-house assembly and quality testing for proprietary product lines and worldwide shipping to the vintage Amiga enthusiast community.

Product overview

Amigakit operates the world's largest Amiga Store, serving as a distributor, manufacturer, and service agent for the global Amiga community since 2004. The product portfolio centers on hardware upgrades, expansions, and accessories for vintage Commodore Amiga computers (A500, A600, A1200, A2000, A3000, A4000, CD32, CDTV). Core products include accelerators (PiStorm/PiStorm32-Lite), memory expansions (ZORRAM, A1200/A600/A500 RAM), and storage solutions (ZuluSCSI, RaSCSI, Greaseweazle, Amiga Gotek). The offering spans complete systems (A1200NG motherboard, A600GS), video solutions (RGB to HDMI adapters, Indivision AGA), cables, peripherals, merchandise, and repair services. The company manufactures proprietary hardware brands while also distributing products from the Amiga community ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• PiStorm / PiStorm32-Lite Accelerator for Amiga 500, 600, and 1200 that replaces the original CPU with a more powerful processor; PiStorm32-Lite is available in green, purple, or black.
• PiStorm Rev B PiStorm Rev B accelerator for Commodore Amiga 500 and Amiga 2000.
• ZORRAM A4000 Memory Expansion 256MB or 128MB Zorro II memory expansion for Amiga 4000.
• ZORRAM A2000 Zorro II Memory Expansion Zorro II memory expansion for Amiga 2000.
• A1200 8MB Fast RAM Memory Expansion 8MB Fast RAM expansion for Amiga 1200 with optional 40MHz FPU.
• A600 4MB Fast Memory RAM Expansion 4MB Fast memory expansion for Amiga 600.
• A500 Memory Expansions Memory expansions for Amiga 500, including 512KB RAM card with built-in Real Time Clock and Purple Special Edition.
• A500+ 1MB Memory RAM Expansion 1MB memory RAM expansion specifically designed for Amiga 500 Plus.
• Greaseweazle V4 / V4.1 USB floppy disk reader/writer from Keir Fraser that connects Amiga floppy drives to a PC for reading and writing ADF files.
• ZuluSCSI SD Adapter / ZuluSCSI RP2040 SCSI to SD card adapters that emulate SCSI hard drives and CD-ROM drives using FAT32/exFAT formatted SD cards; latest version uses RP2040 processor.
• ZuluSCSI Blaster 2026 Edition High-performance SCSI to SD card adapter, 2026 edition.
• ZuluSCSI Pico Slim (DB25) Compact SCSI to SD adapter with DB25 connector.
• ZuluSCSI Wide - Ultra Wide SCSI Emulator Ultra Wide SCSI emulator using SD card storage.
• PiSCSI / RaSCSI SCSI to SD adapter board that emulates SCSI hard drives and CD-ROM drives for vintage computers.
• Amiga Gotek Floppy Drive Emulator Floppy drive replacement that uses USB or SD card to store and emulate floppy disk images; available with OLED display and rotary encoder.
• DrawBridge Amiga Floppy Disk Reader/Writer Floppy disk reader/writer from Rob Smith for recovering/rewriting Amiga floppy disks from Windows, A600GS, and A1200NG.
• Switchless DF0:/DF1: Floppy Drive Boot Selector Switchless floppy drive selector for A500/A2000 that allows switching between DF0: and DF1: boot devices using keyboard shortcuts.
• A1200/A600 4xIDE Buffered IDE Interface Allows connection of up to four IDE devices to Amiga 1200 or A600.
• A1200 / A600 Right Angled IDE Adapter Right-angled IDE adapter for A1200/A600 that provides better cable routing and clearance for additional headers.
• Compact Flash IDE Adapters Adapters allowing use of Compact Flash cards as hard drives in Amiga computers via IDE interface.
• A2000 68000 CPU Relocator Adapter Adapter that plugs into the Amiga 2000 CPU slot to allow connection of third-party accelerators or FPGA boards needing more space.
• A500 68000 CPU Right Angle Relocator CPU relocator adapter for Amiga 500.
• Triple Kickstart ROM Switcher Allows switching between three different Kickstart ROM versions in A500/A600/A2000.
• 2x Amiga Kickstart ROM Sockets 40-pin Replacement 40-pin ROM sockets for Amiga 1200, A3000, A4000 and other models.
• Amiga 9-pin to USB Mouse Adapter Adapter allowing modern USB mice to be used with Amiga computers via the 9-pin mouse port.
• AmigaKey A600/A1200 USB Keyboard Interface USB keyboard interface for Amiga 600 and A1200 computers.
• RGB to HDMI Adapter for Amiga 500 Converts Amiga RGB video output to HDMI for connection to modern displays.
• Amiga RGB to VGA Monitor Adapter Converts Amiga RGB output to VGA for use with VGA monitors.
• SCART TO AMIGA (RGB) Cable With Audio SCART cable with integrated PCB for connecting Amiga RGB output to TVs with SCART input.
• Amiga 1200 HDMI Backplate with Cable (PiStorm32) HDMI socket backplate with cable for Amiga 1200, suitable for use with PiStorm32 accelerator.
• Indivision AGA MK3 Scan doubler and upscaler for Amiga 1200 with AGA chipset.
• Real Time Clock Module / Real Time Clock and Sensors Module Battery-backed real time clock module for Amiga computers; the Clockport version also includes temperature and voltage sensors.
• A1200NG Motherboard New generation replacement motherboard for Amiga 1200.
• A600GS Games System and Computer based on the Amiga 600 hardware platform.
• A1200 NG Power Supply New generation replacement power supply for Amiga 1200.
• A4000 ATX PSU Power Adapter Cable ATX power supply converter cable for Amiga 4000.
• A2000 ATX PSU Power Adapter Cable ATX power supply converter cable for Amiga 2000.
• A3000 ATX PSU Power Adapter Cable ATX power supply converter cable for Amiga 3000.
• A1200 LED Adapter Replacement LED adapter for Amiga 1200 showing power, hard disk, and floppy disk activity lights.
• Competition Pro USB Joystick Legendary digital joystick available in USB version for use with Amiga computers and emulators.
• Checkmark Branded Mice Checkmark branded optical mouse for Amiga computers.
• A1200 Logo Branded Black USB Mouse Black USB mouse with A1200 branding.
• Amiga Lithium Coin Cell Clock Battery Adapter Coin cell battery adapter for Amiga computers to maintain clock and settings.
• EasyADF PCMCIA Compact Flash Transfer Kit Software and hardware kit for transferring ADF files to floppy disks via PCMCIA compact flash on Amiga computers.
• Keyrah V3 Keyboard interface enabling use of original Amiga keyboards with modern systems.
• A4000 4GB Hard Disk Drive 4GB hard drives preconfigured for Amiga 4000.
• Amiga Polymer Premium Capacitor Pack Professional capacitor packs for recapping Amiga computers with premium polymer capacitors.
• A1200 / A600 / A500 Dust Covers Dust covers for protecting Amiga computers when not in use.
• A1200NG CPU Boost Kit CPU boost kit for A1200NG motherboard.
• A1200 Floppy Disk Drive Bracket with Bolt and Screw Floppy disk drive mounting bracket for A1200NG.
• 4 way Clockport Expander (A1200) Expands the A1200 clockport to provide four connection ports.
• Null Modem Serial Cable 25-way to 25-way High quality null modem serial cable for serial link-up between computers.
• Framethrower for PiStorm 500 Accessory for PiStorm 500 accelerator.
• Payback Amiga CD Limited batch game on Amiga CD format.
• A1200 8MB Flash Fast RAM Memory Expansion Flash memory-based 8MB Fast RAM expansion for Amiga 1200 with optional 40MHz FPU.
• A1200 Flash Memory Expansion Flash memory expansion for the Amiga 1200.
• Floppy Disk Labels Rainbow branded floppy disk labels.
• Branded Mugs Checkmark, A1200, and AMIGA.org branded mugs.
• Mouse Pads Mouse pads branded for A500, A600, A1200, and A4000.
• Case Badges / Amiga 1200 Logo Metal Case Badge Metal case badges for Amiga computers, available in silver, black, and gel-filled white/silver variants.
• FastIDE A1200 Buffered IDE adapter that increases IDE transfer speeds for Amiga 1200.
• Zorro Right Angled 90 Degree Adapter Right-angled 90 degree Zorro adapter for Amiga systems.
• 44-pin to 40-pin Adapter 44-pin to 40-pin adapter for Amiga hardware interfacing.
• Amiga Repair and Restoration Services Repair services and custom assembly/integration services for Amiga hardware, performed in-house with assembly, soldering, firmware configuration, and quality testing.

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Technology focussed Yes

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Emerging players

• 8BitDo: 8BitDo designs and sells modern retro-styled gaming controllers and input devices (including Amiga-compatible options). It overlaps with Amigakit in retro peripherals but serves a broader, more mainstream retro-gaming audience at higher volume.

Direct peers

• AtariAge: AtariAge is a community-driven marketplace and parts retailer for vintage Atari 8-bit, 16/32-bit, and console systems. It is comparable to Amigakit as a niche vintage-computing community store with deep accessory and replacement-part inventory, though focused on the Atari ecosystem rather than Amiga.
• Vesalia Computer: Vesalia is a long-running German Amiga and retro computing retailer/distributor that sells Amiga hardware, software, and accessories directly to enthusiasts. It is the closest geographic and product-line peer to Amigakit, competing for the same global Amiga customer base with overlapping accessory categories.
• Analogue: Analogue designs and sells premium FPGA-based retro gaming consoles (Mega Sg, Super Nt, Pocket, etc.). It is comparable to Amigakit in the high-end retro computing hardware space, addressing the same premium-paying nostalgia enthusiast with proprietary, well-engineered devices.
• A-Eon Technology: A-Eon Technology designs and sells next-generation Amiga-compatible hardware (AmigaOne X5000) and is the commercial steward of AmigaOS. It overlaps with Amigakit in the new-Amiga-hardware and OS-aligned accessories space, serving the same enthusiast base with system-level products.
• Cloanto: Cloanto produces Amiga Forever, the canonical Amiga software/emulation suite, and holds key Amiga IP rights. It is comparable to Amigakit as a commercial steward of the Amiga ecosystem selling to the same end users, with overlap in software and emulation-adjacent hardware.
• Checkmate Designs: Checkmate Designs manufactures modern Amiga-compatible cases and systems (e.g., the A1500 case). It is a directly comparable UK-based Amiga hardware manufacturer targeting the same restoration-and-upgrade enthusiast customer.
• Individual Computers (icomp.de): Individual Computers, run by Jens Schönfeld, is a German manufacturer of Amiga-compatible hardware including accelerators, memory expansions, and storage controllers (e.g., Catweasel). It is directly comparable as an Amiga-specific hardware design and small-batch manufacturer supplying the same enthusiast market.
• RetroUSB: RetroUSB produces the RetroN series of retro gaming consoles and accessories for vintage platforms. It is a directly comparable retro-computing hardware and accessories business with similar design, retail, and community-engagement motions to Amigakit, though focused on console rather than computer platforms.
• Amigastore.eu (AOTL): Amigastore.eu is a European Amiga retailer (formerly AOTL) selling Amiga hardware, software, and accessories. It is a direct channel peer to Amigakit, serving overlapping customer segments with similar catalog depth in the Amiga spare-parts and accessories market.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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