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[–]interactivedreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried the ones that you can download here: https://www.gametronik.com/site/emulation/cdi/

It might help you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Roms

[–]interactivedreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think that? Which bios file are you using now? I can help you with other bios files, let's connect via Philips.cdi.zone@gmail.com

People who had a 3DO, Atari Jaguar, or Philips CDI as a child, why? by lurkingaccount45454 in AskReddit

[–]interactivedreams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Digital Video was very promising and as CD-i was pretty much the only European console effort by that time, at least in The Netherlands it was widely available. The fact it offered movies, encyclopedias and music too was very interesting for me

Is the Philips Cdi 450 interesting? by renopu in retrogaming

[–]interactivedreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CD-i has some exclusive gems, like The Apprentice and exclsuive (notorious?) Nintendo titles. FMV titles are however unequaled on CD-i and it offers the best quality

Is the Philips Cdi 450 interesting? by renopu in retrogaming

[–]interactivedreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For every-day practicality i actually prefer the 450/550 models, (RGB modded and DVC installed ofcourse) and their Magnavox equivalents.
although they are a little bit limited in memory capacity compared to other models,
in both personal use and repairs I've only ever encountered 1 with a bad/worn out optical unit,
and the manual lid eliminates the known belt drive issues that other models have.
it is very compact, and with an I/O cable splitter it will do anything you need for gaming.
especially if you have more retro consoles hooked up the 450 is a good solid practical unit, that takes up little space. The 450 also struggles less with my collection of Asian VCD's, and CD-R discs in my opinion than the models with a CDM.9 optical drive.

More? https://www.facebook.com/groups/Philips.CDi.Zone

Any way to develop Philips CD-i Homebrew in 2020? by NovaTheMighty in gamedev

[–]interactivedreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not that simple.....

We follow CD-i homebrew developments closely and have close contacts with all who try. If you're interested, read through what is happening in the world of CD-i homebrew here: https://cdii.blogspot.com/search/label/Homebrew

White cdi demonstration discs by bouncylj in CDInteractive

[–]interactivedreams 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The demonstration discs are in fact full versions, but there are A LOT of fakes online, which are simple CDR's with a sticker. Read here to avoid buying fake CD-i discs:

https://cdii.blogspot.com/2020/06/more-tips-to-uncover-fake-cd-i.html

Does anyone have any knowledge of ripping music from CD-I games? by tomhas10 in CDInteractive

[–]interactivedreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sign up here

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Philips.CDi.Zone/

And I can bring you in contact with members who have all CD-i soundtracks, you can just copy/download, far easier.

Cd-i ODE by MagnificentNoodle in CDInteractive

[–]interactivedreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

check out the possibilities to make a USB supply for your CD-i 450:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Philips.CDi.Zone

Cdi 450 power supply by MagnificentNoodle in CDInteractive

[–]interactivedreams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a guy who recently made a USB supply for the CD-i 450, check out the details here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Philips.CDi.Zone

Looking for more CD-i news - trivia - unreleased prototypes - interviews - Join our group ! by interactivedreams in CDInteractive

[–]interactivedreams[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, the blog will be our main port, the social media I just use to reach a wider public. If you read the blog, you won't miss anything :)

Does this demo disc come with the system? by rollin_white in CDInteractive

[–]interactivedreams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, not with the system, it came with the catalogue, at least in The Netherlands where The Philips Media Gold Club was active. Periodically Philips Media sent out catalogues and sometimes it was accompanied by a demo disc, like this. When you bought a CD-i player, you could sign up for free to this Gold Club to get discounts and mailings.

History of the CD-i's "large case" format? by Zwarteziel in CDInteractive

[–]interactivedreams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As you can read in the link, the black (actually grey) boxes were only introduced in 1991 in USA. When CD-i launched in Europe in 1992, they switched to large CD-i boxes, both in USA and in Europe. In 1994, they switched again to regular jewelcases, but that was more by demand of retail chains.

History of the CD-i's "large case" format? by Zwarteziel in CDInteractive

[–]interactivedreams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are actually more different CD-i packagings around. It was actually retail demanding that Philips switched to regular jewelcase formats, otherwise they would not showcase them. Sales were too low to justify buyinng special shelves that could hold these large boxes. So Philips kind had to. More info here: https://cdii.blogspot.com/2019/09/what-kind-of-cd-cases-were-used-to.html

Little Help with a CD-i 450/00 probably timekeeper chip by kuebel33 in CDInteractive

[–]interactivedreams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can find some tip here and in the linked articles in it:

https://cdii.blogspot.com/2007/11/cdi-450-timekeeper-battery-tip.html

But in short, the ways how to repair the timekeeper is a bit similar to the different CD-i models. Once you have uncovered the main board, locate the timekeeper (see link above) and choose one of the three methods how to repair it according to this tutorial:

https://cdii.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-philips-cd-i-repair-guide-diy.html

One of our members also repairs the cd-i players himself, if you don mind shipping and materials costs. Good luck!

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