Preorders for Amiga Game Selector 3.0 preloaded USB sticks are now available from our store (released 24/12/2025) for both the Amiga Mini and WinUAE. We still highly recommend that you try it yourself, but we understand that it’s not always possible. We’ll also host download mirrors when they become available, and produce AGS download and installation guides as soon as they’re released.
https://www.retro32.com/product-category/amiga/ags-amiga-game-selector
Christmas has always been a time for nostalgia, and this year Amiga fans are getting a gift that couldn’t be more fitting. On December 24th, the long‑awaited Amiga Game Selector v3.0 officially lands, bringing with it a huge wave of fixes, new features, and fresh content for both emulated and real hardware setups. Whether you’re running Real Hardware, A500 Mini, WinUAE on a PC, tinkering with a Raspberry Pi, or firing up a PiStorm‑powered AGA machine, AGS v3.0 is designed to make the experience smoother, richer, and more complete than ever before.
What’s New in v3.0
Fixes
- Countless script bugs have been ironed out, from favourites and program menus to emulator filters.
- Real hardware users will notice smoother Workbench backdrops, better shared drawer handling, and reliable ADF mounting.
- Music scripts have been stabilised, ensuring launcher tunes behave properly across setups.
- Language catalogs and startup scripts for ECS and emulators like Hatari and EmuCPC have been corrected.
Changes
- ECS WHDLoad executables updated, with scripts now using smarter environment handling.
- Modular HDD images introduced for emulated installs, making setups more flexible.
- Reboot and quit functions now pause to flush buffers, reducing corruption risks.
- Premium Games moved into the main list, expert mode logic tightened, and AmigaAmp sound quality improved.
- Expired datatypes removed, adult content stripped from random scripts, and the latest icon.library bundled in.
Additions
- New modular scripts for drives and Workbench menus.
- Tools to change WHDLoad save paths, manage ADFs, and edit icon tooltypes.
- Clover Icons for real hardware, AutoUpdateIcon for refreshing drawers, and SoftIEEE to simulate FPU support.
- Deluxe Paint ECS images, WhatIFF Issue 17, and Amplifier MP3 player added to the mix.
Themes
Fresh themes celebrate community groups and milestones, including the Amiga 40th Anniversary, Kickstart BBQ 2025, and fan art tributes like Chaos Engine. There’s also a SPAG Amiga group theme just for our amazing Amiga User Group – more info here – https://www.spagamiga.co.uk
Games
- Over 80 new PD/non‑WHDLoad titles, plus 80 new WHDLoad installs.
- Highlights include Alien Breed 3D 2 Redux, Ghosts ’n Goblins AGA demo, Open Lara AGA demo, and even a cheeky Wordle port.
- Premium additions such as Carmageddon, Open Dune 2, Abuse AGA, and AmiDuke expand the high‑end library.
- Updates to classics like Ambermoon Advanced, Shadows of Sergoth, and Star Wars Holiday AGA keep favourites fresh.
WHDLoad
- Updates to staples like Apidya, Castlevania AGA, Defender, and Uridium 2.
- New installs range from Bad Dudes AGA and Blues Brothers Jukebox Adventure to Out Run Amiga Edition AGA and Rogue Declan Zero (Amiga Addict Edition).
Applications
- New creative and productivity tools: Music‑X v2.0, Art Department Pro, Protracker v3.15, Brilliance v2.0, and more.
- Updates to AmiGPT, AmiChatGPT, Hippoplayer, ScummVM, DOSBox, and AmiBlitz ensure modern usability alongside retro charm.
Release Stats
The numbers speak for themselves:
- 5,356 WHDLoad games and demos with full artwork.
- 655 hand‑picked non‑WHDLoad titles, plus 53 Premium games and 54 ScummVM entries.
- 265 launcher themes and 135 creative apps.
- A staggering 57,000 SID tunes, 36,000 MODs, and 11,000 IFF samples.
- Thousands of images, animations, and MP3s from Amiga Remix to round out the experience.
Final Thoughts
Amiga Game Selector (AGS) v3.0 is more than just an update; it’s a celebration of the vibrant Amiga scene—a testament to the enduring spirit of community, creativity, and sheer dedication to keeping our amazing Amiga community alive.
Set for release on Christmas Eve, AGS v3.0 is poised to feel like unwrapping the perfect present from the past, meticulously polished with all the modern quality-of-life improvements you could hope for. Whether you are seeking to relive cherished classic favourites or discover exciting new gems, AGS v3.0 is set to become the definitive, essential way to explore the Amiga universe this holiday season.
A heartfelt thank you to Paul Vince, the visionary creator of Amiga Game Selector. His thousands of hours of tireless dedication have resulted in what is hands-down the best turnkey Amiga Workbench release ever created. We are all deeply grateful for your work.
We are also incredibly proud to acknowledge that Reto32 has been a dedicated and long-standing supporter and sponsor of the Amiga Game Selector project!
References & Links
- Amiga Game Selector Website – https://www.amigagameselector.co.uk
- Amiga Game Selector Github – https://github.com/MrV2K/Amiga-Game-Selector
