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Q: Where can I get a FMV Expansion Cartridge?
A: GOOD LUCK. These are as rare as hen's teeth and are usually expensive when you DO find one.
Estimates were that only about 13,000 were made. Try online auctions and newsgroups.
Q: Will the Phillips CD-i FMV module work in the CD32?
A: This has been of some debate on the newsgroups. To the best of my knowledge, the CD-i FMV will
not work in a CD32. Doesn't seem right that two completely competative companies would have
interchangable hardware. But if anyone knows for sure differently, let me know.
Q: Where do I get Video CDs from?
A: Try http://www.videocds.com
so well supported. You may be able to find them locally, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
Q: Can I use CD-i Digital Video CDs?
A: Yep. Some don't quite follow the standard though, so if you get rubbish on certain ones you can
upgrade your FMV cartridge's ROM to the latest version (40.30) which can cope with the non-standard
CDs. The dealer that you bought the FMV cartridge from should be able to do this for you at a cost of
about 5UKP. (Anyone know where this can be downloaded from these days? I seriously doubt you'll find
a dealer to do it - if you do, please
Q: What are the differences between Video CDs and CD-i Digital Video CDs?
A: You won't get the bookmarks that you find on the CD-i. That's because the bookmarks are really a
CD-i program. Instead you can search through the disc using the normal music player controls. CD-I's
Video CDs are also encoded using Mode 2 type exclusively. This means you will not be able to play
them in most VCD players and if you also have a PC, you will not be able to play them there either.
VCDs can be read by the native filesystem on most computers - CD-I's cannot be.
Q: Are there any Amiga/CD32 magazines with CD-ROMs?
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The FMV Expansion Cartridge
- they seem to have a WIDE selection. I'm quite stunned that VCD is
let me know. -Ed.)

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