Amiga Forever
What Amiga Forever is
Amiga Forever is Cloanto’s suite for preserving, emulating, and supporting Amiga and AmigaOS systems. All editions include tools for launching emulation engines, operating system versions, games, and demos in one-click steps. The suite emulates hardware features such as custom chips, SCSI, TCP/IP, RTG, AHI, virtual memory, and PowerPC expansion boards. The RP9 Title Editor creates and edits playback configurations, while input features include configurable controllers and keyboard layouts, onscreen keyboards, clipboard integration, and touchscreen gestures. Value Edition costs $19.95, paid once and includes a Windows installer, Workbench 1.3, ROM versions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3, and 25+ games and 25+ demos. Plus Edition costs $39.95, paid once and includes cross-platform content; Premium Edition costs $59.95, paid once and adds a physical package and video content on three DVDs. Windows support includes versions 11, 10, 8, 7, and Vista. macOS and GNU/Linux content requires manual file copying and is described as intended for a more technical audience. A demonstration version is not available, though Amiga Explorer can be tried.
Who it suits
Amiga Forever suits PC users and Amiga enthusiasts seeking to run compatible games, demos, and Amiga system versions. Users of macOS or GNU/Linux should be prepared for manual file copying.
What it does well
- Includes tools for one-click emulation
- Emulates a range of Amiga hardware features
- RP9 Title Editor supports playback configurations
- Value Edition includes games and demos
What to know first
- No free plan or demonstration version
- macOS and GNU/Linux require manual file copying
- Premium Edition is a physical package
Limits
Value Edition is limited to a Windows installer, Workbench 1.3, ROM versions 1.1 through 1.3, and 25+ games and 25+ demos. Plus Edition adds ROM and Workbench versions 0.7–3.X, 50+ games, 100+ demos, a historical gallery, and cross-platform content; Premium adds physical packaging and three DVDs of video content.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Value Edition | 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 | $19.95, paid once |
| Plus Edition | 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 | $39.95, paid once |
| Premium Edition | One-time purchase; local taxes may apply. · Physical package with Plus Edition software · additional video content on 3 DVDs · instant Plus Edition download | $59.95, paid once |
As amigaforever.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Amiga Forever website
- Choose Value, Plus, or Premium Edition
- Install the Windows package or follow the platform content route
- Launch an Amiga system, game, or demo with the one-click tools
- Configure controllers, keyboards, or touchscreen gestures as needed
- Use the RP9 Title Editor to create or adjust playback configurations
Verdict
Amiga Forever combines emulation, playback configuration, and input features across several editions. The Value Edition focuses on Windows and early ROM versions, while cross-platform content is included with Plus Edition.
Questions
How much does Amiga Forever cost?
Value Edition costs $19.95 as a one-time purchase, Plus Edition costs $39.95 as a one-time purchase, and Premium Edition costs $59.95 as a one-time purchase. Local taxes may apply.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan and no Amiga Forever demonstration version. Amiga Explorer, included in the suite, can be tried.
Which platforms are supported?
The suite lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, with host support also listed for Chrome, Wii, and other operating systems. Windows support covers versions 11, 10, 8, 7, and Vista in x86 and x64 forms.
What does Plus Edition add?
Plus Edition includes ROM and Workbench versions 0.7–3.X, 50+ games, 100+ demos, a historical gallery, and cross-platform content.
Can it use Amiga disk images?
Yes. Listed formats include ADF, ADZ, DMS, SCP, IPF, HDF, HDZ, RP9, ISO, BIN, WAV, and MP3.
Does it include Kickstart and save states?
Kickstart is included, and save states are supported.
Facts from Amiga Forever's own pages
- Authoring
- The RP9 Title Editor provides tools to create and edit configurations for playback locally or elsewhere. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Controls and input
- Features include configurable game controllers and keyboard layouts, onscreen keyboards, clipboard integration and touchscreen gestures. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- 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. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Emulation features
- The suite emulates Amiga hardware features including custom chips, SCSI, TCP/IP, RTG, AHI, virtual memory and PowerPC expansion boards. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1986 · amigaforever.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Installation integrity
- The Value Edition page says users can check the downloaded setup file’s integrity by viewing its digital signature in file properties. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Windows integration includes File Explorer thumbnails and search indexing for RP9 titles, while status updates can be posted to Discord, Facebook and Twitter. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- 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. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- One-click emulation
- All editions include tools to run different Amiga emulation engines, operating system versions, games and demos in one-click steps. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Cloanto says its Software Director checks for software news and updates without transmitting data about the user or installed applications. · cloanto.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Amiga Forever is Cloanto’s Amiga and AmigaOS preservation, emulation and support suite. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Technical support
- The contact page directs technical support inquiries to a dedicated support section and suggests checking the FAQ first. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Trial availability
- A demonstration version of Amiga Forever is not available, though Amiga Explorer, which is part of the suite, can be tried. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The Windows version is tested and supported on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Vista, with x86 and x64 support. · amigaforever.com, 2 Oct 2026
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