| Manufacturer: | Philips |
| Developer: | Philips |
| CPU: | Philips SCC68070 |
| Memory: | 1 MB of main RAM |
| Graphics: | SCC66470, later MCD 212 |
| Sound: | MCD 221 16-bit stereo sound |
| Medium: | Disc |
| Display: | 384×280 to 768×560 |
| Controllers: | 1 |
The Philips CD-i (Compact Disc Interactive) is an interactive multimedia CD player developed and marketed by Royal Philips Electronics N.V. This category of device was created to provide more functionality than an audio CD player or game console, but at a lower price than a personal computer with CD-ROM drive at the time. The cost savings were due to the lack of a hard drive, floppy drive, keyboard, mouse, monitor (a standard television was used), and less operating system software. In addition to games, educational and multimedia reference titles were produced, such as interactive encyclopedias, museum tours, etc. before public Internet access was widespread. Competitors included the Tandy VIS and Commodore CDTV. CD-i also refers to the multimedia Compact Disc standard used by the CD-i console, also known as Green Book, which was developed by Philips and Sony (not to be confused with MMCD, the pre-DVD format also co-developed by Philips and Sony). Work on the CD-i began in 1984 and it was first publicly announced in 1986.
Latest Releases on Philips CD-i
Zelda: The Faces of Evil
The story begins in Hyrule Castle, where a bored Link discusses the prospects of new adventure with King Harkinian. Soon, Link's hopes are fulfilled, ...
CD-i 450 Tutorial Disc
The Compact Disc Interactive System brings a new experience to television: interactive programming using digital video and superior Interactive sound...
Zombie Dinos From Planet Zeltoid
Innocent dinosaurs have become mindless zombies, controlled by the evil Harry the Harrier and his alien Brain Blobs. But all is not lost. Wise-crackin...
Zelda's Adventure
As the brave warrior, Princess Zelda, it's your mission to thwart the enemy, Gannon, who has captured Link and taken over Tolemac. On the way to freei...
Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon
When King Harkinian vanishes on a mission to save Gamelon, Link takes off to rescue him. But soon Link is also missing, and Zelda must free them both ...
Who Shot Johnny Rock?
It's the rollicking 30's and someone has killed popular singer Johnny Rock in this action-packed gangster whodunit. The player will need to navigate t...
Voyeur II (2 DISC UNRELEASED CDI GAME)
Voyeur 2 for the CDI, Previously unreleased sequel now available as a reproduction. This contains two discs with over 80 minutes of FULL MOTION VID...
Voyeur
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Treasures of the Smithsonian
Explore the highlights of a dozen museums in this unique, interactive compact disc! From the Air and Space Museum to the National Zoo, treasures range...
Time Life Astrology
Discover the fascinating history and principles of Astrology through a captivating presentation of artefacts, drawings and paintings from ancient Sume...
Tim et Ted à l'aéroport
Unlike the first title in the series (Tim & Beer in het Ziekenhuis) which didn't feature interaction (beyond choosing which of the two characters to f...
Thunder in Paradise
Here's your shot at Paradise, bro. You're in the middle of an action-packed adventure with your cohorts Spence (Terry "Hulk" Hogan) and Bru (Chris Lem...
The Last Bounty Hunter
As a Bounty Hunter, you will be equipped with a six-shooter and sometimes a shotgun. Careful, one of the gunfighters that protects the four outlaws is...
The Joy of Sex
Welcome to the Joy of Sex on Interactive Compact Disc. You will discover a wise, entertaining, uninhibited guide to lovemaking, containing sparking co...
The Joker's Wild Jr.
The Joker's Wild Jr. was a gameshow game on the Philips CD-I. It was developed by the company Accent and released in 1994
The Crayon Factory
Enter the most colorful world a child could ever imagine. The Crayon Factory, and extraordinary interactive environment where kids play and learn! Eac...
The Cranberries: Doors and Windows
Introducing the first Rainbow™ disc, one CD that will play on audio players, Mac and Windows computers, and CD-i players. Hang out with the Cranberrie...
The Best of Draw 50 with Lee Ames
Artist-cartoonist Lee Ames teaches you to draw 50 fabulous drawings in 8 favorite categories form animals to athletes. Set your own pace, one stroke a...
The Berenstain Bears on Their Own And You On Your Own
The annual Country Fair is coming to Bear Country, but no one has time to take Brother and Sister. And boy, are the Bear Cubs upset! So Mama agrees to...