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Robert, The latest issue of "Amiga World" should contains ads from Amiga mailorder companies that are selling the CD32 based games. "Microcosm" may not be listed, but you may want to give them a call to see if they recently got it in stock. Commodore has a strict criteria for dealers who wish to sell CD32 units. Indeed, it is no secret that Commodore is working hard to negotiate deals with several retailers to sell CD32 and software titles. As you may know, its important that Commodore close these deals with these retailers. This will make game development more profitable for everyone involved. CD32 is a fairly big success in Europe, but the American market is the biggie! What Commodore wants to insure, is that the MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price) and advertised price of the CD32 is not eroded between the Amiga dealer network and these new retailers. I don't think the larger retailers (e.g. Walmart) are going to sell CD32 initially. The price point is still to high. Value added resellers and integrators (many of which are Amiga dealers) should be interested in the CD32 for multimedia purposes. Depending on what authoring tools are available, or what will become available, the CD32 is an excellent platform for interactive multimedia training systems, kiosks, commerical insertion systems (local cable advertising), etc. A CD32 (MSRP $399) and the MPEG FMV (Full Motion Video) Cartridge (MSRP $199) makes a very powerful delivery platform for multimedia communications. I really think that this year CD32 will be the C64 that Commodore was hoping for. I recently received a letter from CEI (Creative Equipment International), the Amiga dealer distributor for CD32, stating that deliveries of the units have already started for those dealers who fall within the Commodore specified criteria. Dealer Inquiries for CD32 should call CEI at (305) 266-2800 or fax at (305) 261-2544. Warmest Regards, John Chang Technical Support Manager Scala, Inc.