The Amstrad Mega-PC

[TL]

I remember thinking this was the coolest thing ever when it came out, I wanted one so badly!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLuykrAI ... re=related

A PC that also plays Mega Drive games! How cool is that? 

[guest4277]

Yep, I really wanted one of those. I remember seeing a piece about these coming but for many years didn't think they ever materialised. They're going for a couple of hundred quid on ebay these days.

[TL]

Oh yeah they are really sought after, especially the later 486 models!

[DreamcastRIP]

Cool vid. First time I've seen one of these things in action.

Proof positive that not everything Amstrad was utter crap!

[Katzkatz]

A really novel machine.  I remember when it came out.  I had read the reviews of it, and saw one in the local Dixons. 

I wonder if anyone on this site owned one, or still has it?

[dougtitchmarsh]

I remember those being touted in a magazine at some point. At the time I wasn't really into PC's but it did pique my interest. Thanks for reminding us of that one Laird

[Bobinator]

Now here's something I could definately get behind. Wonder how well it can handle Duke Nukem 3D.

...The tricky part would be finding Mega Drive cartridges for cheap.

[TL]

Showing the Windows side of it and it running Virtua Racing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUue5n-IYWs

[thedamnedunited]

That is such a cool machine - to be honest it's the first I have heard of it *goes off to check on eBay*

[thedamnedunited]

There is a 386 version on E Bay in very good condition with monitor. No bids yet and less than 24 hours to go. Starting bid is £275

What does anyone think is a fair price for one one of these ?

[TL]

There is a 386 version on E Bay in very good condition with monitor. No bids yet and less than 24 hours to go. Starting bid is £275

What does anyone think is a fair price for one one of these ?

Sounds about right actually.