Amiga CD32

The Amiga CD32 is a 32-bit home video game console developed and manufactured by Commodore International. It was released in Europe, Australia, Canada, and Brazil in 1993, and was the third and final programmable console developed under the Commodore brand.

The CD32 is based on the Amiga 1200 computer, and uses a 68020 CPU, 2MB of chip RAM, and the AGA chipset. It is capable of displaying 256 colors on screen at a resolution of 640x256 pixels. The CD32 also has a built-in CD-ROM drive, which allows it to play games and other media from CD discs.

The CD32 was released with a library of over 100 games, including ports of popular Amiga titles such as Zool, Syndicate, and Cannon Fodder. However, the console was not a commercial success, due to a number of factors, including its high price, lack of third-party support, and the release of more powerful consoles such as the Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation.

Despite its commercial failure, the Amiga CD32 is still considered to be a significant console in the history of video games. It was the first console to be based on the Amiga platform, and it helped to popularize the use of CD-ROMs in consoles.

Here are some of the key features of the Amiga CD32 system:

  • 32-bit Motorola 68020 CPU
  • 2MB of chip RAM
  • AGA chipset
  • Built-in CD-ROM drive
  • 256 colors on screen at a resolution of 640x256 pixels
  • Library of over 100 games

The Amiga CD32 is a unique console in the history of video games. It was a powerful machine for its time, and it offered a number of features that were not found on other consoles, such as a built-in CD-ROM drive and the ability to play Amiga games. However, the console was not a commercial success, due to a number of factors. Despite its failure, the Amiga CD32 is still considered to be a significant console in the history of video games.



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