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==Hardware variations== | ==Hardware variations== | ||
===Panasonic FZ-1=== | ===Panasonic FZ-1=== | ||
− | The Panasonic FZ-1 was the first 3DO released to the public. It featured a front-loading CD tray, and controllers included headphone jacks and volume controls. | + | The Panasonic FZ-1 was the first 3DO released to the public. It featured a front-loading CD tray, and controllers included headphone jacks and volume controls. |
*[[3DO FZ-1 Hardware]] | *[[3DO FZ-1 Hardware]] | ||
===Panasonic FZ-10=== | ===Panasonic FZ-10=== | ||
[[File:FZ-10 top front angle.jpg|150px|right]] | [[File:FZ-10 top front angle.jpg|150px|right]] | ||
− | The Panasonic FZ-10 is an updated top-loading version of the FZ-1. The controllers were made smaller and lighter, though the headphone jack was removed. | + | The Panasonic FZ-10 is an updated top-loading version of the FZ-1. The controllers were made smaller and lighter, though the headphone jack was removed. |
* [[3DO FZ-10 Hardware]] | * [[3DO FZ-10 Hardware]] | ||
* [[3DO FZ-10 Laser]] | * [[3DO FZ-10 Laser]] | ||
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===Panasonic ROBO 3DO=== | ===Panasonic ROBO 3DO=== | ||
− | The Panasonic ROBO 3DO was a Japan-only variant of the FZ-1, with a five disc CD drive. | + | The Panasonic ROBO 3DO was a Japan-only variant of the FZ-1, with a five disc CD drive. It was meant for installation in hotels. |
===Goldstar=== | ===Goldstar=== | ||
[[File:3DO-Goldstar-101M-Console.jpg|150px|right]] | [[File:3DO-Goldstar-101M-Console.jpg|150px|right]] | ||
− | The Goldstar 3DO looks similar to the Panasonic FZ-1 and featured a similar front-loading try. | + | The Goldstar 3DO looks similar to the Panasonic FZ-1 and featured a similar front-loading try. It even included a certificate to send in with a roll of film for custom-made photo CDs from Goldstar. The Goldstar 3DO Alive II is a South Korean variant of this. |
*[[3DO Goldstar Hardware]] | *[[3DO Goldstar Hardware]] | ||
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*Other controllers included a steering wheel, the 3DO mouse from Panasonic, a six-button controller made by Capcom, and various joysticks. | *Other controllers included a steering wheel, the 3DO mouse from Panasonic, a six-button controller made by Capcom, and various joysticks. | ||
*An MPEG add-on that added an extra 256 KB of storage space received an extremely limited release for the console, mainly in Japan. | *An MPEG add-on that added an extra 256 KB of storage space received an extremely limited release for the console, mainly in Japan. | ||
− | *Though Sega Genesis controllers do not work with the console and may damage it, the Genesis extension cables are compatible with the 3DO and its controllers (you have to cut them down a little) | + | *Though Sega Genesis controllers do not work with the console and may damage it, the Genesis extension cables are compatible with the 3DO and its controllers. (you have to cut them down a little) FM Towns extension cables work as well. |
*A Super Nintendo controller adapter was released for the 3DO. | *A Super Nintendo controller adapter was released for the 3DO. | ||
*A digital video cartridge was released by various manufacturers for use with their 3DO models, allowing the 3DO to play Video CDs. Only the Goldstar version was released in the United States. | *A digital video cartridge was released by various manufacturers for use with their 3DO models, allowing the 3DO to play Video CDs. Only the Goldstar version was released in the United States. |