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| − | {{sub-stub}}A '''compact disc''' is a digital optical disc data storage format. First released in October 1982, it is the primary physical format used for music albums, video games, and general data applications.
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| − | While [[Sega]] had been releasing soundtrack albums on compact disc for some time, it was not until the advent of the 1990s that manufacturing costs for CD drives had dropped to a point where they could reasonably be incorporated into video game hardware. With the release of the [[Sega Mega-CD]], the company began utilizing the increased storage space of the format for home video games. Players familiar with the limitations of the 8-bit era were now introduced to "CD-quality" soundtracks, extended voice acting, and even [[full-motion video|digitized video]]. Most importantly, the compact disc was significantly cheaper to manufacture than cartridges, requiring no assembly of parts and circuitboard components, and being significantly easier to record, test, and package.
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| − | As internet connection speeds grew, publishers which previously released content on compact disc now found it more viable to simply allow consumers to download or stream content directly from the company's servers. With the advent of digital storefronts like Steam and Netflix, digital content delivery has far surpassed compact disc usage. However, the compact disc's status as the most-common physical data storage format has ensured that most modern [[Sega]] soundtracks and games still receive a physical release.
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