The Rise and Fall of Commodore: The Story of the Amiga CD32

💥Commodore, once a successful company, declined after the Amiga CD32 console.

📉The Amiga CD32 was released in Europe and Canada in 1993, but was never released in the US.

💰Commodore was required to pay ten million dollars in back-owed patent royalties before they could release the Amiga CD32 in the US.

💣The Amiga CD32 only lasted eight months on the market before being discontinued, leading to Commodore's bankruptcy.

🔥The Amiga CD32 was criticized for its high price and lack of competitiveness compared to other consoles.

What led to the decline of Commodore?

—The release of the Amiga CD32 console and its subsequent failure led to the decline and bankruptcy of Commodore.

Why was the Amiga CD32 never released in the US?

—Commodore was required to pay ten million dollars in back-owed patent royalties before they could release the Amiga CD32 in the US.

How long did the Amiga CD32 last on the market?

—The Amiga CD32 was discontinued after only eight months on the market.

What were the criticisms of the Amiga CD32?

—The Amiga CD32 was criticized for its high price and lack of competitiveness compared to other consoles.

What impact did the Amiga CD32 have on Commodore?

—The failure of the Amiga CD32 console and the resulting bankruptcy of Commodore led to the decline and eventual demise of the company.

00:45Commodore, once a leading home computer company, declined after the release of the Amiga CD32 console.

01:22The Amiga CD32 was released in Europe and Canada in 1993, but was never released in the US.

01:27Commodore was required to pay ten million dollars in back-owed patent royalties before they could release the Amiga CD32 in the US.

01:38The Amiga CD32 only lasted eight months on the market before being discontinued, leading to Commodore's bankruptcy.

01:51The Amiga CD32 was criticized for its high price and lack of competitiveness compared to other consoles.