The Amiga is the dream node — the machine that started it all. Getting it online as a web server is harder than the Wii or PS3, but there are two viable paths.

The easy route. A PiStorm replaces the original 68k CPU with a Raspberry Pi that emulates a 68020/030/040 at far higher speeds. Crucially, the Pi inside the PiStorm can also run Linux natively.

  [PISTORM SETUP]
  Amiga 500/600/1200/2000  +  PiStorm board  +  Raspberry Pi 3A+/Zero 2W

  The Pi runs Linux and the node agent — standard Python 3, no compromises.
  The Amiga's custom chips still handle video/audio, so it looks and sounds
  like an Amiga, but the web serving happens on the Pi inside it.
      

• Full Python 3 support — identical agent setup to the Wii guide
• Ethernet via the Pi's built-in WiFi or a USB adapter
• Low power — Pi Zero 2W draws ~1W, Amiga draws ~10-15W
• PiStorm boards available from community sellers (~$30-50)

The hard (but authentic) route. Run the node agent directly on AmigaOS using AmigaPython and a real TCP/IP stack.

  [NATIVE SETUP]
  Requirements:
  - Amiga with 68020+ CPU (or accelerator)
  - Roadshow TCP/IP stack (~EUR 30, actively maintained)
  - PCMCIA Ethernet (A600/A1200) or Zorro Ethernet (big-box)
  - AmigaPython (Python 2.5 based)
      

The catch: Python 2.5 lacks the json module (added in 2.6). The agent would need a simplified variant that either bundles simplejson or uses a line-based manifest format instead of JSON. This is doable but adds complexity — the PiStorm path is recommended unless you specifically want native AmigaOS serving.

• PCMCIA Ethernet — for A600 and A1200. Cards based on the NE2000 chipset work well with Roadshow.
• Zorro Ethernet — for A2000/3000/4000. Ariadne or X-Surf cards are the standard choice.
• PiStorm WiFi — if using Path A, the Pi's WiFi works without any Amiga-side networking at all.

Full guide coming once hardware path is decided and tested.