A2560Me Mini-ITX Retro Motherboard with 68k CPU and FPGA

Foenix Labs A2560Me Mini-ITX Retro motherboard

Foenix Labs has introduced the A2560Me, a Mini-ITX Retro motherboard built around the classic Motorola MC68LC060RC66 processor. This board targets developers and retro computing enthusiasts who want to experiment with a 68k architecture while still using modern interfaces like PCIe and DDR3. Instead of recreating old hardware exactly, Foenix mixes legacy computing concepts with newer technologies to create a flexible development platform.

The A2560Me continues the earlier A2560M design but adds more integration and expansion options. It uses a Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA to implement graphics, audio, and system logic, which gives developers direct control over hardware behavior. This approach makes the board more than a retro system—it becomes a programmable environment for low-level experimentation, custom OS work, and hardware-level development.

We’ve previously covered several Mini-ITX motherboards, including Avalue EMX-PTLP Thin, Milk-V Titan, AAEON MIX-MTLD1, and SAPPHIRE EDGE+ VPR-5050. Check them out if you want to explore more options in this category.

A2560Me board layout

Features of A2560Me Mini-ITX Retro Motherboard:

• CPU: 32-bit Motorola MC68LC060RC66 @ 66 MHz
• FPGA: Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA (system logic, graphics, audio)
• Memory:
  • 8MB SRAM (2Mx32)
  • 4MB Flash (1Mx32)
  • 1GB DDR3 (256Mx32)
• Graphics:
  • VICKY “The Fourth” FPGA-based graphics engine
  • DVI video output
• Storage:
  • Onboard microSD card slot
  • External SD card support
  • Optional 3.5-inch floppy drive
• Networking:
  • Wiznet W6100 Ethernet Controller
  • WizFi360 Wi-Fi Module
• Expansion and I/O:
  • PCIe Gen 2 (x4 lanes)
  • 2x USB OTG ports (host mode for peripherals)
  • Super I/O: 2x RS-232 serial, 1x parallel, MIDI, floppy support
  • USB-C serial port (COM3)
  • 2x PS/2 ports (keyboard and mouse)
• Audio Subsystem:
  • FPGA chiptune cores: YM2151 (OPM), YM2612 (OPN2), SN76489 (dual PSG), YM262 (OPL3), dual SID
  • SAM2695 MIDI wavetable synthesizer
  • VS1053B Codec for MP3/OGG/WAV playback
  • 48kHz master codec + 44.1kHz secondary DAC
  • ADC/DAC with 6 inputs
  • Supports 8/16-bit, mono/stereo, multiple sampling rates
• Audio I/O:
  • 2.5mm MIDI in/out
  • 2.5mm stereo line-in
  • 2.5mm stereo line-out
  • 2.5mm headphone output
• Input / Controllers:
  • 2x Atari-style joystick ports
  • 2x analog joystick ports
  • SNES/NES controller interface (Mini-DIN9)
• Mechanical: Mini-ITX form factor (170 × 170 mm)

A2560Me IO layout

Software support remains under development, so you should not expect a polished out-of-box experience. Foenix currently works on EmuTOS for this platform, which targets Atari-compatible environments. The company also lists FUZIX and OS-9 as future operating system options. This setup clearly targets developers who want to build, port, or modify operating systems rather than users who want a ready-to-use desktop system.

A2560Me enclosure Prototype

Foenix Labs sells the A2560Me Mini-ITX Retro motherboard for $799.99. You can order it directly from the official Foenix Labs store. Keep in mind that the platform still evolves, and some features remain unfinished or optional.

Images used courtesy of Foenix.