The Amiga A570 – Commodore’s Forgotten CD Drive (and Why It’s a Hidden Gem)

In 1992, Commodore introduced the Amiga A570, a CD-ROM drive for the Amiga 500 that brought CD technology to a new era of gaming and multimedia. This single-speed drive might not have taken the spotlight like the CDTV or CD32, but it offered something unique for Amiga enthusiasts. So why did it stay under the radar? And does it still hold up today?

In this video, we’ll take a deep dive into the A570’s history, features, and quirks, and demo some classic CDTV discs to see how they perform on this rare add-on. Whether you’re a longtime Amiga fan or discovering this tech for the first time, you’re in for a nostalgia-packed trip!

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