CDi development unit Q&A:

 

Q: Where can I get a CDi dev? Which one is best?

A: The first models are collectibles, the 605 is usable, the later model are still expensive.

 

Q: Where is the best place to search for one on the cheap?

A: Ebay isn't too bad, the newsgroup is pretty awful, as the sellers are corporate.

 

Q: Can I develop games on this system? What do I need? Where do I get programs and Utils?

A: Yes, you can develop games, but it will take skill.. Most programs have been released freely to the public for download at his point. Try the resources listed below.

 

Q: Where can I get ZELDA? It's z00 K00l D00d, dont knock zeld@ its so good, trade me yourZ, I have AppZ

A: Sure. No problem. I have one very rare, special, limited edition copy for sale! Send payment to my unsecured paypal account @ takeinyourmoney@hotmail.com.

 

Q: IS THERE A SINGLE GOOD GAME ON CD-i???

A: No.

 

Q: It is CDi or CD-i?

A: It's spelled out S-H-I-T-E.

 

RESOURCES! Or, probably more bad links.. please report if they go belly up....

 

http://www.icdia.org/ THE CD-i archive.

http://www.bcdusa.com The VERY EXPENSIVE way of getting CD-i dev equipment. Ridiculous.

http://www.pmpro.com/hardware/605plyr.html

http://www.pmpro.com/index2.html  Another very expensive source.

 

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