#Philips and CD32
In a way, I agree with you. However, the original CD-I was
underpowered and the development tools were expensive and somewhat
cumbersome to use. A few enhancements to the CD32, like an extra MB
of Fast RAM and possibly a faster processor, would greatly increase
the performance.
For Philips, I don't think making the CD32 compliant with CD-I titles
is worth it. Maybe a trade-in program could be used?
If Philips gets the technology, hopefully the will just license the
chipset to whomever wants it.