Thursday, November 12, 2015

Nintendo Playstation Prototype Is Still Working

Nintendo Playstation
The owner of a very rare and expensive Nintendo PlayStation prototype was able to successfully restore the unreleased hardware to working condition, showing it in action for the very first time.

Designed as a CD-ROM add-on for the 16-bit Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo’s PlayStation would have outfitted Super NES games with greater storage capacity and CD-quality sound, among other enhancements.

The video online shows the prototype powering up for the first time, revealing that it's still in working condition. Owners Terry and Dan Diebold are currently displaying the rare specimen at a retrogaming show in Hong Kong, shortly after the pair sourced a compatible power supply.

In its current state, the Nintendo PlayStation does not play any unique games, and may not even be capable of booting CD-ROM software, as the device’s CD-ROM drive appears to be non-responsive. When booted up with a debugging cartridge inserted, the device will cycle through a series of internal tests, confirming the working condition of its component parts. The Nintendo PlayStation also plays retail-released Super Famicom cartridges.

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