CD-i

CD-i was a CD-based data storage format that was mostly created by Philips. It was designed to hold programs, similar to CD-ROM. The first CD-i player, the CDI 910/205, was released by Philips in 1991. Along with consoles such as the FM Towns Marty and the Amiga CDTV, the CD-i is one of the first CD-based consoles. The CD-i was a bit of a commercial failure, but still had a long lifespan, with the last one being made in 1998. Its last game, Solar Crusade, released in 1999. The reason for its failure was most likely due to a lack of third party support, poorly received games, and a high selling price.

CD-i Media

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  Sony CD-i Intelligent Discman IVO

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  A Philips CDI 210 playing a standard Compact Disc

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  Back of a Philips CDI 210 (PAL) player

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  The CD-i Mouse, most commonly used for professional software

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  CD-i "Commander" remote control, with an opened sliding cover that reveals buttons for playing audio CDs

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  The CD-i "Roller" controller, specially designed for kids

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  The Philips CD-i 450 console at the Computer and Video Game Console Museum of Helsinki in 2012

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  Photo by Marcin Wichary