LaserActive
The LaserActive (レーザーアクティブ, RēzāAkutibu) is a converged device and fourth-generation home video game console capable of playing LaserDiscs, Compact Discs, console games, and LD-G karaoke discs. It was released by Pioneer Corporation in 1993. In addition to LaserActive games, separately sold add-on modules (called "PACs" by Pioneer) accept Mega Drive/Genesis and PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 ROM cartridges and CD-ROMs.
LaserActive CLD-A100 with the Sega Genesis module | |
| Manufacturer | Pioneer Corporation |
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| Product family | LaserDisc |
| Type | Converged device, home video game console |
| Generation | Fourth |
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| Lifespan | 1993–1996 |
| Introductory price | ¥89,800 $970.00 |
| Discontinued | 1996 |
| Units sold | est. 10,000 |
| Media | LD-ROM, CD-ROM, ROM cartridge, Hucard |
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Pioneer released the LaserActive model CLD-A100 in Japan on August 20, 1993, at a cost of ¥89,800, and in the United States on September 13, 1993, at a cost of $970. An NEC-branded version of the LaserActive player known as the LD-ROM² System, or model PCE-LD1, was released in December 1993, which was priced identically to the original system and also accepted Pioneer's PAC modules. The LaserActive has no regional lockout, allowing software from any region to be played on any system.