It's like classic cars or motorcycles or woodworking exclusively with hand tools: it is not the fastest, most efficient, most comfortable, way from point A to p

It's like classic cars or motorcycles or woodworking exclusively with hand tools: it is not the fastest, most efficient, most comfortable, way from point A to point B, but it is a unique experience of its own that is not easy to replicate, even with emulators. Why would a 1968 Camaro SS be a sought after thing that anyone could want in a world with Tesla? There's no good reason, it just is. If you do an eBay search, you'll find they are quite sought after. At this point Amigas sell for almost what they sold for new, if they are in very good condition. There is a revived demo scene (just as the C64 has seen a resurgence in recent years), and even new software is being written. It's not sensible, it's just fun. Edit: I own a C64, and would likely buy an Amiga, if I came across one in good shape at a reasonable price. I enjoy the old machines. Tinkering with something so simple is a very different experience than tinkering with a modern computer.