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''{{for|software that emulates Amiga and AmigaOS on other hardware|Amiga line}}''
AmigaOS, the iconic operating system of the Commodore Amiga, popular home computing in the late 1980s. Its intuitive interface, pre-emptive multitasking, and multimedia capabilities captivated users around the world. But AmigaOS wasn't static; it evolved alongside hardware advancements, resulting in distinct eras under two primary CPU architectures: the m68k and the PowerPC.
 
;The m68k Era - Classic Charm and Efficiency
*AmigaOS 1.x to 3.x ran on the Motorola 68000 (m68k) CPU, renowned for its efficient instruction set and elegant design.
*This era witnessed the birth of beloved Amiga features like Workbench, Intuition, and AmigaGuide, fostering a user-friendly environment.
*The m68k's compact code size contributed to AmigaOS's responsiveness and low memory footprint, even on limited hardware.
*Games and applications designed for this era often exhibit unique quirks and charm, reflecting the limitations and ingenuity of the time.
 
;The PowerPC (PPC) Era - Unlocking New Potential
*AmigaOS 4.x and beyond embraced the PowerPC architecture, unleashing a wave of performance and feature enhancements.
*The PowerPC's raw processing power allowed AmigaOS to tackle demanding tasks like high-definition video editing and complex 3D rendering.
*Enhanced multitasking capabilities improved overall system responsiveness and allowed users to run more resource-intensive applications concurrently.
*Compatibility with a broader hardware range, including modern peripherals and storage devices, expanded the possibilities for Amiga enthusiasts.
 
;Before diving in;
;*See each Wiki Category [[:Category:Consoles|Consoles]], [[:Category:Computers|Computers]] and [[:Category:Arcade|Arcade]] for individual dedicated system pages to see more detailed comparisons and information about software emulators. Dedicated system pages provide more up-to-date listings and in-depth information on specific aspects like hardware features, peripheral support, and compatibility etc.
;*Some games have [[Game engine recreations and source ports]] that run on AmigaOS, which can be the better than emulators for their specific games.
;*For a list of Doom engine source ports see the [https://doomwiki.org/wiki/Amiga Doom Wiki's list].
 
==List==
===m68k===;Multi-system===* [http://amigan.1emu.net/releases/#amiarcadia WinArcadia 30{{WinArcadiaVer}}];CreatiVision * [https://amigan.1emu.net/releases/#others FunnyMu 0.48 R1.0];Commodore* [https://vice-emu.sourceforge.io/amigaos.html VICE 3.1]* [http://frodo.cebix.net/ Frodo 4.1b]* [https://aminet.net/package/misc/emu/atari800 2.73]
===NESPowerPC===;Multi-system* [httpshttp://wwwamigan.zophar1emu.net/amiga-emulators/nesreleases/coolness.html CoolNESs 0.78#amiarcadia WinArcadia {{WinArcadiaVer}}]
===;Sinclair ZX81===
* [http://aminet.net/package/misc/emu/sz81 SZ81 2.1.7]
===;ZX Spectrum===
* [http://aminet.net/package/misc/emu/fuse.lha FUSE 1.0.0.1]
===;Commodore===
* [https://vice-emu.sourceforge.io/amigaos.html VICE 3.1]
===;Amiga===* [http://www.amiga.hu/amigos/rachy/petunia.html Petunia]<ref group=M name=Petuniaintegrated>No independent releases. Only released as an integrated part of AmigaOS 4.x .</ref>* BlackBox<ref group=M name=BlackBoxintegrated>No independent releases. Only released as an integrated part of AmigaOS 4.x .</ref>
===;Archimedes===
* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/arcem/files/arcem/ ArcEm 1.50]
===;Game engine recreations===
* [https://www.scummvm.org/downloads ScummVM {{ScummVMVer}}]
===?===
;NES
* [https://www.zophar.net/amiga-emulators/nes/coolness.html CoolNESs 0.78]
==References==
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[[Category:Emulators on computers]]
[[Category:Emulators by operating system]]
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