Here we have some video of the Amstrad Mega PC, upgraded into what is effectively Mega PC Plus territory by replacing the PC7386SX 386SX motherboard with a PC7486SLC 486SLC motherboard. That’s right, 486-style instructions with the raw processing power of a 386. Maybe that isn’t quite selling it right.

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Above is what the Mega PC looks like without a Mega Drive inside it, a hideous beige box. Also known as the Amstrad PC7386SX80.

And here we have the wonderful, just-as-gorgeous-486-version, the Amstrad PC7486SLC. If only more of the Mega PC Plus would have seen the light of day I’m certain the world we live in would be a better place! :)

This unit was sold to a friend in Japan (or back from Japan, depending on where he ended up) nearly two years ago. I hope it treats him well in the future! Farewell Amstrad Mega PC! :D