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| − | [[File:Philips CD-i.png| | + | {{Console infobox |
| + | | name = Philips CD-i | ||
| + | | jpkana = | ||
| + | | jpname = | ||
| + | | logo = | ||
| + | | picture = [[File:Philips CD-i.png|200px]] | ||
| + | | generation = Fourth | ||
| + | | predecessor = | ||
| + | | successor = | ||
| + | | manufacturer = [[Philips]] | ||
| + | | launch =<br> | ||
| + | *NA: December 3, 1991 | ||
| + | *EU: 1992 | ||
| + | | bundle = | ||
| + | | games = | ||
| + | | last = | ||
| + | | media = CD-i disc | ||
| + | | memory = 1 MB RAM | ||
| + | | cpu = {{wp|Philips 68070|Philips SCC68070}} | ||
| + | | connects = N/A | ||
| + | | backwards = N/A | ||
| + | | forwards = N/A | ||
| + | | services = Multimedia player | ||
| + | | span= 7 years | ||
| + | | discontinue = 1998 | ||
| + | | sold = 1 million | ||
| + | }} | ||
The '''Philips CD-i''' is a home multimedia device released in 1991 by {{wp|Philips}}. Acting in some ways similar to a modern-day DVD player, the CD-i was supposed to represent a revolutionary new era for media players - a single device that could play not just music CDs but also video games. | The '''Philips CD-i''' is a home multimedia device released in 1991 by {{wp|Philips}}. Acting in some ways similar to a modern-day DVD player, the CD-i was supposed to represent a revolutionary new era for media players - a single device that could play not just music CDs but also video games. | ||
The CD-i was the result of a failed deal between [[Nintendo]] and Sony to create a CD-based add-on for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] called the PlayStation Experimental. Sony, however, wanted a large share of the profit from this add-on, as well as the right to brand it with their logo. Without warning, Nintendo canceled the deal, moving to Sony's rival Philips to make the same add-on. Sony's research and development on the PlayStation Experimental led to the release of the {{wp|PlayStation}} console in 1996 as a rival to the [[Nintendo 64]]. | The CD-i was the result of a failed deal between [[Nintendo]] and Sony to create a CD-based add-on for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] called the PlayStation Experimental. Sony, however, wanted a large share of the profit from this add-on, as well as the right to brand it with their logo. Without warning, Nintendo canceled the deal, moving to Sony's rival Philips to make the same add-on. Sony's research and development on the PlayStation Experimental led to the release of the {{wp|PlayStation}} console in 1996 as a rival to the [[Nintendo 64]]. | ||
| − | + | When Nintendo eventually backed out of the deal with Philips, Philips demanded to use several of Nintendo's characters in games for the CD-i, leading to the notoriously poor ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]'', ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]'', ''[[Zelda's Adventure]]'', and ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. | |
| − | When Nintendo eventually backed out of the deal with Philips, Philips demanded to use several of Nintendo's characters in games for the CD-i, leading to the notoriously poor ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]'', ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]'', ''[[Zelda's Adventure]]'', and ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. | ||
| + | ==Models== | ||
| + | The Philips CD-i was released in a number of models by Phillips depending on the market: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *'''CD-i player 200 series''': includes the CD-i 205, 210, and 220 models, marketed toward the general public. | ||
| + | *'''CD-i player 300 series''': includes the CD-i 310, 350, 360, and 370 models, marketed for professional use. | ||
| + | *'''CD-i player 400 series''': includes the CD-i 450, 470, and 490 models, slimmed-down units marketed toward the console and educational markets. | ||
| + | *'''CD-i player 900 series''': includes the CD-i 601, 602, 604, 605, 615, 660, and 670 models, marketed toward professional software developers, not made available for the general market. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *{{wp|Philips CD-i|Philips CD-i on Wikipedia}} | ||
| + | *{{smw|Philips CD-i|Philips CD-i on Super Mario Wiki}} | ||
| + | *{{zw|Philips CD-i|Philips CD-i on Zelda Wiki}} | ||
{{stub}} | {{stub}} | ||
{{Nintendo console}} | {{Nintendo console}} | ||
[[Category:Consoles]] | [[Category:Consoles]] | ||
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The Philips CD-i is a home multimedia device released in 1991 by Philips. Acting in some ways similar to a modern-day DVD player, the CD-i was supposed to represent a revolutionary new era for media players - a single device that could play not just music CDs but also video games.
The CD-i was the result of a failed deal between Nintendo and Sony to create a CD-based add-on for the SNES called the PlayStation Experimental. Sony, however, wanted a large share of the profit from this add-on, as well as the right to brand it with their logo. Without warning, Nintendo canceled the deal, moving to Sony's rival Philips to make the same add-on. Sony's research and development on the PlayStation Experimental led to the release of the PlayStation console in 1996 as a rival to the Nintendo 64.
When Nintendo eventually backed out of the deal with Philips, Philips demanded to use several of Nintendo's characters in games for the CD-i, leading to the notoriously poor Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon, Link: The Faces of Evil, Zelda's Adventure, and Hotel Mario.
Models
The Philips CD-i was released in a number of models by Phillips depending on the market:
- CD-i player 200 series: includes the CD-i 205, 210, and 220 models, marketed toward the general public.
- CD-i player 300 series: includes the CD-i 310, 350, 360, and 370 models, marketed for professional use.
- CD-i player 400 series: includes the CD-i 450, 470, and 490 models, slimmed-down units marketed toward the console and educational markets.
- CD-i player 900 series: includes the CD-i 601, 602, 604, 605, 615, 660, and 670 models, marketed toward professional software developers, not made available for the general market.
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