Atari announced a CD-ROM drive for the Jaguar before the console's November 1993 launch.[1][2]Codenamed Jaguar II during development,[3] the Jaguar CD was released on September 21, 1995 for US$149.95 (equivalent to about $270 in 2021).[4][5] It was originally scheduled for launch during the 1994 holiday shopping season, with multiple delays.[6] The drive fits into the ROM cartridge slot atop the console, with its own pass-through cartridge slot to optionally run software that uses cartridge only or that uses cartridge and CD in tandem.[7] The Memory Track cartridge stores saved game position and high scores. Several publications have criticized the Jaguar CD's design for resembling a toilet.[8][9][10][11]
Jaguar CDs can store up to 790MB,[13] more than conventional CD-ROMs. Its proprietary CD format is based on the audio CD format, instead of standard CD-ROM data formats. It allows for more storage, and its incompatibility foils casual piracy, at the expense of reduced error correction.
Only 11 games were released for the Jaguar CD during its lifetime. However, previously unfinished and homebrew games have since been released.
In mid-1994 Atari and Sigma Designs signed an agreement to co-develop a PC board that would allow Jaguar CD games to be played on home computers, with a scheduled release by the end of 1994.[14] However, it was never released.
^"Jaguar to Roar on PC". GamePro. No. 72. IDG. September 1994. p. 160.
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atari, jaguar, peripheral, jaguar, video, game, console, jaguar, cdjaguar, atop, console, with, procontrollermanufactureratari, corporationtypevideo, game, console, peripheralgenerationfifthrelease, dateseptember, 1995, years, september, 1995, introductory, pr. The Atari Jaguar CD is a CD ROM peripheral for the Jaguar video game console Jaguar CDJaguar CD atop the console with the ProControllerManufacturerAtari CorporationTypeVideo game console peripheralGenerationFifthRelease dateSeptember 21 1995 27 years ago September 21 1995 Introductory price 149 95Discontinued1996 1996 MediaCD ROMOnline servicesAtariNetAtari announced a CD ROM drive for the Jaguar before the console s November 1993 launch 1 2 Codenamed Jaguar II during development 3 the Jaguar CD was released on September 21 1995 for US 149 95 equivalent to about 270 in 2021 4 5 It was originally scheduled for launch during the 1994 holiday shopping season with multiple delays 6 The drive fits into the ROM cartridge slot atop the console with its own pass through cartridge slot to optionally run software that uses cartridge only or that uses cartridge and CD in tandem 7 The Memory Track cartridge stores saved game position and high scores Several publications have criticized the Jaguar CD s design for resembling a toilet 8 9 10 11 The Jaguar CD has a double speed 2 drive 12 and built in VLM Virtual Light Machine software by Jeff Minter using a spectrum analyzer for a sophisticated video light show for audio CDs 7 It is bundled with Blue Lightning Vid Grid the Tempest 2000 soundtrack CD and a Myst demo disc Every startup screen is unique using the VLM for a random light show Jaguar CDs can store up to 790MB 13 more than conventional CD ROMs Its proprietary CD format is based on the audio CD format instead of standard CD ROM data formats It allows for more storage and its incompatibility foils casual piracy at the expense of reduced error correction Only 11 games were released for the Jaguar CD during its lifetime However previously unfinished and homebrew games have since been released In mid 1994 Atari and Sigma Designs signed an agreement to co develop a PC board that would allow Jaguar CD games to be played on home computers with a scheduled release by the end of 1994 14 However it was never released Game library EditTitle Genre Developer Publisher Release date RegionBaldies Real time strategy Creative Edge Software Atari Corporation December 1995 NA PALBattlemorph Shooter Attention to Detail Atari Corporation December 1995 NA PALBlue Lightning Simulator Attention to Detail Atari Corporation September 21 1995 NA PALBrain Dead 13 Interactive movie ReadySoft Incorporated ReadySoft Incorporated March 1996 NA PALDragon s Lair Interactive movie Epicenter Interactive ReadySoft Incorporated December 6 1995 NA PALHighlander The Last of the MacLeods Action Adventure Lore Design Limited Atari Corporation October 30 1995 NA PALHover Strike Unconquered Lands Shooter Atari Corporation Atari Corporation October 23 1995 NA PALIron Soldier 2 Simulator Eclipse Software Design Telegames December 30 1997 NA PALMyst Adventure Cyan Worlds Sunsoft Atari Corporation December 14 1995 NA PALPrimal Rage Fighting Probe Entertainment Time Warner Interactive November 14 1995 NA PALSpace Ace Interactive movie Epicenter Interactive ReadySoft Incorporated December 1995 NA PALVid Grid Puzzle High Voltage Software Atari Corporation September 21 1995 NA PALWorld Tour Racing Racing Teque London Telegames June 2 1997 NA PALSee also Edit64DD Famicom Disk System Sega CD Super NES CD ROM Xbox 360 HD DVD PlayerReferences Edit Atari s 64 bit Jaguar Stalks the Competition GamePro No 61 IDG October 1993 pp 16 17 Atari Jaguar Unveiled Stalks 3DO Computer Gaming World November 1993 pp 10 11 Retrieved 28 March 2016 Atari Gears Up for Battle Next Generation No 4 Imagine Media April 1995 pp 14 15 Atari Corp HFN 1995 09 04 Retrieved 2011 05 15 Atari Jaguar CD system pounces onto multimedia marketplace Business Wire 1995 09 21 Retrieved 2011 05 15 1995 The Calm Before the Storm Next Generation No 13 Imagine Media January 1996 p 45 a b Wise Carey September 1995 Gamer s Day at Atari Electronic Gaming Monthly No 74 Ziff Davis pp 64 66 Elston Brett June 19 2008 Consoles of the 90s GamesRadar Retrieved November 30 2021 Gilbert Henry August 28 2013 Weirdest console redesigns in gaming history GamesRadar p 4 Retrieved November 30 2021 Williams Andrew March 10 2017 12 new games created for long obsolete consoles TechRadar p 3 Retrieved November 30 2021 The 10 ugliest pieces of technology ever made The Daily Telegraph September 12 2019 Retrieved November 30 2021 Jaguar CD GamePro No 86 IDG November 1995 p 20 Jaguar Plugs into the CD Revolution Next Generation No 6 Imagine Media June 1995 pp 18 19 Jaguar to Roar on PC GamePro No 72 IDG September 1994 p 160 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Atari Jaguar CD amp oldid 1147750229, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
