Commodore’s Amiga CD32 was the “world’s first 32-bit CD-ROM based game console.” Here’s something you may not know about this system: “using 3rd-party devices, it is possible to upgrade the CD32 with keyboard, floppy drive, and mouse, turning it into a personal computer.” Video after the jump.

Often regarded as a failure, the CD32 managed to secure over 50% of the fledgling CD-ROM market in the UK in 1993 and 1994 outselling the MegaCD, Philips CDi and even PC CD-ROM sales

Commodore’s Amiga CD32 was the “world’s first 32-bit CD-ROM based game console.” Here’s something you may not know about this system: “using 3rd-party devices, it is possible to upgrade the CD32 with keyboard, floppy drive, and mouse, turning it into a personal computer.” Video after the jump.

Often regarded as a failure, the CD32 managed to secure over 50% of the fledgling CD-ROM market in the UK in 1993 and 1994 outselling the MegaCD, Philips CDi and even PC CD-ROM sales

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