The Neo Geo CD, released in 1994 by SNK, was a CD-based version of the legendary Neo Geo AES arcade system. While primarily known for its high-quality arcade game library, some Neo Geo CD units were capable of playing Video CDs (VCDs) with the help of a third-party VCD expansion module. This allowed the console …
The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, released in 1993, was one of the first CD-based gaming consoles, featuring advanced multimedia capabilities far ahead of its time. Unlike most gaming systems of the era, some 3DO models natively supported Video CD (VCD) playback, while others required an optional VCD expansion card to enable this feature. Origins of VCD …
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The Microsoft Xbox (Original), released in 2001, was a groundbreaking console that introduced powerful hardware, online gaming via Xbox Live, and multimedia playback capabilities. While the console did not natively support Video CD (VCD) playback, various homebrew software solutions and modifications have made it possible to watch VCD movies on the Xbox. Disclaimer: We do …
The Sega Dreamcast, released in 1998 (Japan) and 1999 (Worldwide), was one of the most innovative gaming consoles of its time, featuring internet connectivity, advanced graphics, and multimedia capabilities. While the Dreamcast did not natively support Video CD (VCD) playback, there have been widely known modifications and software-based solutions that allow users to play MPEG-1 …
The Sega Saturn was one of the most powerful 32-bit gaming consoles of its time, released in 1994 (Japan) and 1995 (Worldwide). While primarily known for its extensive library of arcade-quality games, the Saturn also had the ability to play Video CDs (VCDs) with the help of a VCD expansion card. This feature made it …
The Amiga CD32 was Commodore’s entry into the 32-bit console market, released in 1993 as one of the first CD-based gaming systems. While primarily designed for gaming, the CD32 was capable of multimedia playback, including Video CDs (VCDs) with the right hardware add-ons. This feature made it one of the earliest game consoles capable of …
The Panasonic Q is a rare and unique version of the Nintendo GameCube, developed by Panasonic in collaboration with Nintendo. Unlike the standard GameCube, which only played game discs, the Panasonic Q came equipped with a built-in DVD player, giving it native support for Video CD (VCD) playback as well. This made it one of …
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The TopView Movie Card is a VCD playback card designed for the Sony PlayStation 1, allowing users to watch Video CDs (VCDs) directly on their console. Unlike standard PlayStation models that do not support VCD playback, the TopView Movie Card acts as a dedicated MPEG-1 decoder, transforming the PS1 into a multimedia entertainment system. Origins …
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The Homas Movie Card is a VCD playback card designed for the Sony PlayStation 1, enabling users to watch Video CDs (VCDs) on their console. Unlike standard PlayStation models that lack VCD support, the Homas Movie Card functions as a hardware MPEG-1 decoder, transforming the PS1 into a multimedia entertainment system. Origins of the Homas …
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The Alma FS-300 is a VCD movie card designed for the Sony PlayStation 1, allowing users to play Video CDs (VCDs) on their console. Unlike standard PlayStation models that lack built-in VCD support, the Alma FS-300 enables smooth MPEG-1 video playback, transforming the PlayStation into a multimedia entertainment system. Origins of the Alma FS-300 The …
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