SNES CD
The SNES-CD (aka Super NES CD-ROM System or Super Disc) is an unreleased video game system developed as a join venture between Sony and Nintendo. The main goal of the system seems to have been to supplement the SNES system with larger disc-based storage capacity. The original development plan was to create an add-on peripheral for the SNES as well as a combined system called the Play Station that would also be capable of playing cartridge or disc-based games.
After the deal between Nintendo and Sony fell through, Sony continued its development of the disc-based game console that eventually became the Sony PlayStation. Nintendo went on to work with Philips to develop a disc add-on, which resulted in no peripheral or prototype. Due to the contract, Philips developed some Nintendo-themed games for its CD-i system that were generally considered commercial failures. For its next system, Nintendo would work with SGI to develop the Nintendo 64, an exclusively cartridge-based console.
Specs
- CPU: A Nintendo SNES
- Storage: Presumably 1x CDROM
Homebrew
Development should largely be similar to the SNES, with some streaming calls necessary along with added IRQs from the disc hardware.
Both Super Boss Gaiden and Magic Floor have versions designed to run from the SNES CD system.
