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I just started feeling nostalgic recently and have gotten back into the CDI scene. I usually hang out at the ASSEMbler boards if I'm on a board.

I won a portable 370 today on eBay (10.00 with accessories and case, can you believe it!) and I was wondering if there is a true controller port on the unit or if it's primarily a player with minimal game functionality. I can't seem to remember from what I've read in the past and can't seem to find the info in the usual places.

Thanks
J

btw...looking forward to meeting you all.

I think it does, look:








corresponding to:

1. Speaker
2. Power indicator
3. Infrared receiver
4. Battery indicator
5. Open/close
6. Volume control
7. Headphone connector
8. Input 1 connector
9. Audio R+L connector
10. Video connector
11. S-Video connector
12. Battery
13. Extern A/V connector
14. Battery connector
15. AC power connector
16. Eject button for batttery
17. Input 2 connector
18. PAL/NTSC switch

So, number 8 and 17, that's about the first and second controller port. But, I don't have a 370 so it's just what I guess from the manual info!

By the way, Welcome!

thanks....I couldn't find that view anywhere. I appreciate the welcome. I'm looking forward to hanging out and hopefully contributing to the board.

-J

kstyle25 wrote:I won a portable 370 today on eBay (10.00 with accessories and case, can you believe it!) and I was wondering if there is a true controller port on the unit or if it's primarily a player with minimal game functionality. I can't seem to remember from what I've read in the past and can't seem to find the info in the usual places.

I just won one but paid $31, still a good deal. Probably the same seller.

Does the CD-I 370 suffer from the dead 'battery' issue?

yeah...I guess, as both of my batteries are dead. The system from that seller is great. Everything is perfect and with a hard case with custom inserts that's worth 50.00 alone. You'll be pleased I believe.

-J

kstyle25 wrote:yeah...I guess, as both of my batteries are dead. The system from that seller is great. Everything is perfect and with a hard case with custom inserts that's worth 50.00 alone. You'll be pleased I believe.

I got it in today. The system is in excellent shape. And, the case is very nice.

cdoty wrote:Does the CD-I 370 suffer from the dead 'battery' issue?

I assume you mean the timekeeper battery? Then no, there's no such timekeeper in the 370 and the battery that powers the nvram can be replaced.

wow, if anyone is willing to sell me a 370 for that price, let me know