You've all seen – and angrily commented on – our story about the Nintendo PlayStation, but how would you like to take a closer look at the cancelled console? The prototype platform's owner, Dan Diebold, has uploaded a video on YouTube showing off the disc-based device, which was conceived as part of a poisoned partnership between Sony and the House of Mario.
The unit – which was one of just 200 produced – was found in an attic, and was previously owned by Olaf Olafsson, who was one of Sony Computer Entertainment's earliest employees. The consoles were supposed to be destroyed, so this may be one of the few remaining devices in the world. As such, it's hilarious how blasé Diebold acts in the video, considering this is an incredible piece of video game memorabilia.
As showcased in the clip, the console comes with a cartridge and a disc, but it's unclear what's on either as the device is missing its power cord. We're secretly hoping that Diebold decides to sell this to a well-informed collector, as we'd hate to see it busted as part of some kind of attempted restoration bodge job. Alternatively, just send it here – we'll happily exhibit it here at Push Square Towers.
[source youtube.com, via polygon.com]
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I would love to actually play games on that thing and see if it still fires up...
I wonder how much it's gonna sell for- it's quite possible that it's the only one in existence. I've got a feeling that thing might hit 6 digits on eBay.
Interesting bit of Hardware.
@JaxonH I bet there's a couple more locked in somewhere at Sony in Japan and in the US. Or in someone's house who worked/works there. But you're not getting those. If he's gonna sell it this might be the only chance to get one ever.
Always thought the Nintendo-Sony contraption was like a mega cd, an add on for the snes which plugged in somewhere.
The above picture is awesome, and no doubt Nintendo rue the partnerships fallout. But its easy to look back in retrospect. The Saturn or Jaguar could of been a succes... :/
@themcnoisy
I'm sure Nintendo didn't love that the PlayStation went on to become the hit that it was but there's no doubt in my mind that they're happy the deal fell through. If it hadn't Nintendo as we know it would be much different today. Everything would be much different. It's a good thing for all of us gamers that both companies did some scummy things to eachother which led to the deal falling apart.
The time my Nintendo created their own monster..
@Gamer83 I dunno man imagine they stayed together this whole time. It could have been better. Mario 64, Goldeneye 007, Metal Gear Solid and Crash Bandicoot on the same console? The PS2 having all the Gamecube exclusives on it? Maybe Wii would have just been a PS3 addon like the Move, meaning Wii Sports etc had better graphics. Could have been incredible. I know it probably wouldn't have worked it that way but it's cool to think about lol.
@PorllM
There would only be two scenarios, neither of which I like. The first is Nintendo would be out of the hardware game and, imo, the more competitors the better, so no Nintendo consoles is a huge negative. The other is, they stayed together but Sony let Nintendo call a lot of the shots. If that was the case there would be no Uncharteds, no Last of Us, no inFamous, Resistance or Killzone. Games like GTA, Fallout, Mortal Kombat, Batman: Arkham, Ninja Gaiden, Dishonored, etc either wouldn't be on consoles or would have to be toned down massively to meet Nintendo's family friendly image. There would also be no Xbox.
Granted I'm a pessimist but I just don't see how a Sony/Nintendo partnership would've benefited anybody long term.
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