3DO FZ-1

The Panasonic 3DO FZ‑1, launched in 1993 as the flagship model of the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, was a 32‑bit CD‑based console that tried to bring arcade‑quality graphics and video to the living room; it featured a 12 MHz ARM60 CPU, 2 MB of RAM, a custom “Madeline” graphics processor capable of 640×480 resolution, and a built‑in MPEG‑1 decoder for full‑motion video, all housed in a sleek black case with a detachable controller. Though its game library included ambitious titles such as Star Fox, Alone in the Dark and Crash ‘n’ Burn, the system’s steep $699 price tag, high manufacturing costs, and fierce competition from Sony’s PlayStation and Sega’s Saturn limited its appeal, leading to modest sales and a reputation as an ambitious but ultimately short‑lived entry in console history.