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The Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-i) is a console from the fourth generation of video game consoles. The console was launched in North America on December 3rd, 1991 followed by Japan (April 25th, 1992) and Europe (July 10th, 1992). Developed by Philips, the hardware was licensed and manufactured separately by many different companies such as Magnavox, GoldStar/LG, Memorex, Kyocera, Sony, Saab Electric, and Bang & Olufsen. XXX main models of the Philips CD-i exist. A 14.4k hardware modem was released to use a "CD-Online" disc (or Web-i in the US) enabled full internet access including online shopping, email, and support for networked multiplayer gaming — a service which only the game RAM Raid used.

The World of CD-i website and RetroStuff.org are a great supplemental resources to this wiki.

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CD-iCD-i:CD-i CXA1145 RGB ModAs long as your NTSC CD-i has the Sony CXA1145P or CXA1145M chip (Mono II and earlier motherboards), this mod will work. Some PAL boar…Updated Oct 9, 2026CD-iCD-i:CD-i Model DifferencesSome page content & researching collaboratively taken from io55.net's CD-i page with permission. Content is very limited in scope and …Updated Oct 9, 2026CD-iCD-i:Controller OptionsIf your CD-i model has a built-in RF receiver (which is essentially every model excluding the 450 / 550 / FW380i), you have the option…Updated Oct 9, 2026CD-iCD-i:List of Digital Video Card GamesSome CD-i games require the digital video card to play. Some games are enhanced by it. List pulled from RetroGamingNetwork. Required A…Updated Oct 9, 2026CD-iCD-i:Low Level TestThe low-level test menu The Philips CD-i has a low-level test menu accessible via the I/O 2 (or "Input 2") port on the back using a se…Updated Oct 9, 2026CD-iCD-i:Service ShellPins 2 and 3 bridged The CD-i has a menu to run various tests accessible via bridging pins 2 and 3 of the IO connector. This can be ac…Updated Oct 9, 2026CD-iCD-i:Video Output NotesCD-i players offer various video outputs depending on the model, version and revision[1]. RF (mainly on UK and US units, but also on e…Updated Oct 9, 2026