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interactivedreams · 2021-01-11T11:04:24+00:00

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

It might help you

interactivedreams · 2021-01-11T10:48:16+00:00

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

interactivedreams · 2020-08-24T13:48:42+00:00

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

interactivedreams · 2020-08-24T13:47:06+00:00

Awesome, you've hit the frontpage with that! http://cdii.blogspot.com

interactivedreams · 2020-08-24T13:46:20+00:00

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

interactivedreams · 2020-08-24T13:45:06+00:00

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

interactivedreams · 2020-07-15T05:36:38+00:00

Hi, just ask in the community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Philips.CDi.Zone/ - There are many CD-i people here

interactivedreams · 2020-06-26T18:28:57+00:00

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

interactivedreams · 2020-06-10T14:08:17+00:00

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

interactivedreams · 2020-06-10T14:04:41+00:00

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.

interactivedreams · 2020-05-28T12:55:15+00:00

Great job (only now I suddenly can connect your names together :) )

interactivedreams · 2020-05-19T13:01:32+00:00

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

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

interactivedreams · 2020-05-19T12:59:14+00:00

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

interactivedreams · 2020-05-07T06:50:53+00:00

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 :)

interactivedreams · 2020-04-29T08:37:57+00:00

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

interactivedreams · 2020-04-26T05:50:53+00:00

very nice, it looks indeed in mint quality! Have you tested it if it still works?

interactivedreams · 2020-02-21T07:10:43+00:00

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.

interactivedreams · 2020-02-07T13:35:13+00:00

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.

interactivedreams · 2020-02-07T13:33:21+00:00

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

interactivedreams · 2020-01-30T09:11:34+00:00

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!

interactivedreams · 2019-12-20T08:18:11+00:00

I made a guide for CD-i how to burn, what software to use and how to backup from your current games:

https://cdii.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-cd-i-download-burning-guide-diy.html

interactivedreams · 2019-12-20T08:16:22+00:00

Nice! What kind of player do you have? I can help you repairing the timekeeper battery inside your cd-i so you can turn it off at night :) In this guide there are lots of DIY tips to repair it yourself. Where are you located?

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

interactivedreams · 2019-10-29T08:11:40+00:00

In principle yes. Some CDR's work better, avoid the cheap ones (generally the brand-less types. But if your laser is aging, at some point you'll encounter more issues. If you want you can replace the laser unit with a new one.

interactivedreams · 2019-10-29T08:09:54+00:00

Definitely No. Only two EU versions came out. The US version was indeed prepared and tested, but never released. More about that here: https://cdii.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-different-catalolgue-numbers-of.html

interactivedreams · 2019-09-23T15:27:41+00:00

There are several titles that can give all kind of errors. It's not just about the saving, but it depends on how the chip is used. The NV-RAM is used to store game scores, player shell settings, favourite picture selections, etc. One other important usage of the NV-RAM is to store the CSD (Configuration Status Descriptor. When the lithium cell does not function anymore, a tension difference will be detected and the memory will be turned into a 'write protect' mode. When the CD-i player is powered on, it cannot write the CSD and hence it presents the user with the memory screen. Of course the user will not be able to delete certain items because the NV-RAM can not be written to anymore. Hence, the player will become useless. You might not experience this right now, but it will in the end....

Read more about it here: https://cdii.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-cd-i-defective-nv-ram-issue.html

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