That SNES PlayStation prototype turned out to be the real deal

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Not only is the Nintendo PlayStation prototype real, it may be just the second one ever produced.

Back in July, a prototype SNES PlayStation turned up, having been in some guy’s attic for years.

These devices definitely existed before Nintendo and Sony parted ways, leading to the eventual release of the first PlayStation, but units are so rare and secret that many were skeptical of the original poster’s claims.

Engadget caught up with owners Terry and Dan Diebold in Hong Kong, where they’d brought the prototype for an appearance at a retro gaming expo. The site’s team got to see the console powered up and working, and even took it apart to look at the CD drive. Inside were markings suggesting it might be just the second of the 200 manufactured prototypes.

Engadget and third parties seem pretty satisfied with the device’s authenticity and the story of how it made it into the Diebold’s attic. Go read the full article for all the details.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2015/11/09/that-snes-playstation-prototype-turned-out-to-be-the-real-deal/

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Joyful-Posted:

ChangsITSupport This sounds like it would be worth quite a lot of money if it is one of few!


It definitely has to be worth quite a bit of money!!

SkittlePosted:

This sounds like it would be worth quite a lot of money if it is one of few!

DNTPosted:

Its awesome that people are able to create stuff like this.

I was always a Nintendo Fan myself

MarkPosted:

Stonerzard Did nobody ever hear about Nintendo and Sony developing the Playstation? That story really is forgotten, huh?


No never heard about that lol

ScottPosted:

RepBandit shoot, turn that bad boy on and play it. 1 of 200, sheesh.

Rare


Possibly the best comment I've seen
I have no idea how they have resisted from playing it tbh

RepBanditPosted:

shoot, turn that bad boy on and play it. 1 of 200, sheesh.

Rare

OXTPosted:

I thought that this was basic knowledge..

StonerzardPosted:

Did nobody ever hear about Nintendo and Sony developing the Playstation? That story really is forgotten, huh?

DusknoirPosted:

JTHM These guys are going to be seriously rich.....


I don't think they'd sell it tbh, since its so rare.

kmsPosted:

thats a pretty cool find !