In his latest YouTube video, retro computing enthusiast Rob from RobSmithDev dives into a fresh take on a familiar friend: the Gotek drive. But this isn’t just any Gotek—it’s the GoDRIvE “BigBox” edition, specially designed for those classic big box Amigas like the Amiga 2000.
If you’ve followed Rob’s channel for a while, you’ve probably seen the smaller GoDRIvE units in action, tucked neatly into his Amiga 500+ and Amiga 1200. But in this episode, Rob shifts his focus to something a bit more robust—something that finally brings the same convenience and flexibility to his Amiga 2000 setup.
So what makes the GoDRIvE BigBox edition a standout?
One of the biggest perks over a standard Gotek drive is its dual-mode switch. This clever little feature allows users to toggle between the Gotek and the original floppy drive without having to physically remove or replace anything. That means you can jump between digital and vintage media with ease—no screwdrivers required.
For Amiga lovers who want to preserve the authenticity of their machines while still enjoying the benefits of modern storage, the GoDRIvE BigBox edition is a no-brainer. Rob gives viewers a close-up look at the build quality, installation process, and usability of the drive, all while keeping things light and informative, just the way we like it.
