Amiga CD32

The Amiga CD32 was a 32-bit CD-ROM based game console. It was launched at the Science Museum in London, United Kingdom on 16 July 1993. The CD32 was based on Commodore's Amiga A1200 computer. It was essentially an A1200 without a keyboard, floppy drive, mouse, or monitor, that was housed in a different enclosure.

The CD32 could be enhanced using these devices: ProModule, Paravision SX-1 and DCE SX-32 (which optionally includes 68030 CPU).

Those devices extended the capability of Amiga CD32, allowing it to utilize hardware such as an external 3.5" floppy disk drive, hard disk and IBM PC keyboard. An Amiga CD32 could be turned into a de facto Amiga 1200 via the addition of 3rd party packages. The SX-1 appeared to have been designed around Commodore's mechanical specs and not the actual production units – it did not fit very well and required an internal 'modification' to fit properly. Consequently, the SX-1 could be jarred loose if the console was not handled gently. The upgraded SX-32 expansion pack (which included a 68030 25MHz processor) solved these problems.

CDs created for the CD32 conform to ISO 9660 level2, mode1, although the Rock Ridge and Joliet extensions are not compatible.

At launch the CD32 was bundled with two games, 'Diggers', a new game from Millennium Interactive, and 'Oscar' from Flair. The CD32 was capable of running most of the titles developed for the Amiga CDTV multimedia device (differences in CPU speed and Kickstart version prevented some of the earlier CDTV titles from running).

The console is widely regarded as unsuccessful, with Commodore filing for Chapter 11 just a year after its release. One possible reason for this was the relative lack of original games developed for the machine. Most CD32 titles were simply A1200 games on a CD, with the occasional full motion video sequence or CD audio tracks added on.

However, a large fanbase carried over from the success of other Amiga computers, and several notable titles, such as Microcosm, Liberation: Captive 2, Simon the Sorcerer and Super Stardust prevented the console from sliding into total obscurity.

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Whales Voyage - Amiga CD32 (PAL) Explore the Alien planets of the 24th Century, with their sinister worlds and cities inhabited by strange sometimes violent people. Learn to tell friend from foe, as you try to outwit traders with your merchandise, the competition can be intense, but the rewards great as you strive to financially secure your race. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Worms - Amiga CD32 (PAL) Explore the sinister side of nature as you control a troop of armed up, never-say-die Worms in an arcade strategy extravaganza. Use Shotguns, Bazookas, Homing Missiles and Banana Bombs in your bid for survival and the ultimate accolade. Victory! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Wrath of the Demon - Amiga CD32 (PAL) Legends tell of a time when fear ruled the land. A time when no man, woman or child was safe from the spread of evil. A time when a fierce Demon sent his evil minions to roam through the land and make the kingdom his own. That time is upon us once again... This is a CDTV Game but will work on a CD32 Console Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Zool - Amiga CD32 (PAL) Once every year, the games world is rocked by a game so stunning, so fast, so colourful, so bid, so demanding, so mega, so awesome, so varied, so incredible, and so full of fabulous features and unexpected treats that everybody just looks at it and says "That's It!" This year, Zool, The ninja from the "Nth" Dimension is... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Zool 2 - Amiga CD32 (PAL) Zool, and his fabulous female companion,Zooz, are about to face a challenge which would wilt the knees of even the toughest Ninja in this action packed platform action arcade sequel. You'll need joystick skills from the NTH DIMENSION when you help them take on the evil Krool and his devious accomplice Mental Block as they seek to wipe imagination... Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!

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Diggers and Oscar

- Amiga CD32 (PAL)

Diggers is a side-scrolling strategy game set on the planet Zarg. The aim is to use one of four races to mine the planet, whilst competing with the other three races. Oscar is a side-scrolling cartoon platformer. You guide Oscar through nine movie...

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