AMI64

AMI64: Commodore Amiga and C64 specialists in Swindon

AMI64 is a British business dedicated to Commodore computers, in particular the Amiga and the Commodore 64. Based in Swindon (Wiltshire, United Kingdom), the team is made up of Vince, Mark, Derek and Ruth, a small group of enthusiasts who have been involved with these platforms since the 1980s. The company presents itself as an online store, repair service and manufacturer of products for these systems.

Amiga and Commodore 64 repair and restoration

The technical service is one of the core activities. Mark, a self-taught technician specialising in the Commodore 64, has been repairing these machines for over seven years and has worked on more than a hundred units. Derek handles Amiga repairs and recapping, with more than a decade of experience in hardware for this platform. The company also offers a recapping service for Amiga and repairs for the C64.

Sale of computers, components and accessories

The catalogue includes Amiga and C64 computers, cases, Gotek drives, hard drives, RAM expansions, joysticks, power supplies, cartridges, blank floppy disks and various accessories. It also sells custom-built equipment, such as bespoke Amiga systems, and emulation products such as The C64 Maxi, The A500 Mini and BMC64. The store adds new items weekly.

Software, games and publications

AMI64 distributes software and games for Amiga and Commodore 64, as well as physical-format titles such as the XCOPY Christmas Edition. In the publishing section, it offers books and magazines, and has its own blog about news on these platforms. The company also publishes music in MP3 format, with albums such as Synthwave AMI64 and free tracks.

Merchandise and collector's items

The range is completed with Commodore-inspired merchandise: T-shirts, mugs, mouse mats and other items. It also sells limited-edition products and one-off pieces, such as the SID TEST cartridge for the Commodore 64 or a Black Amiga 1200 PiStorm32 unit.

Background and artisan approach

Vince, one of the founders, set up a public domain library for the Amiga in 1990 which over the years grew into a commercial software publisher and distributor for the Amiga, an activity that continued until around 2008. After a break, the team regrouped to specialise in the restoration of Amiga and C64 machines, as well as the creation and marketing of new hardware and software products. The company describes itself as a small-scale business, with personalised service and technical knowledge accumulated over more than three decades.

Shipping and customer service

AMI64 ships orders worldwide via Royal Mail or courier. In-stock items are dispatched within 48 hours and most international orders arrive within 14 days. The company offers free shipping in the United Kingdom for orders over £30. It also provides pre-sales advice and after-sales technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for products purchased from its store.

Location and contact

Phone: 01793232168 · Hours: Monday to Friday: closed to the public. Saturday and Sunday: closed.