![]() Sony proceeded on its own, eventually releasing the PlayStation (one word) that went on to be a sensation (but didn’t play cartridge games) in 1994.Īll of the prototypes for the Nintendo Play Station were thought to be destroyed. ![]() Nintendo opted instead to partner with Philips for a CD drive for the SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System). The two companies collaborated to create a machine that would play games on both Super Famicon cartridges as well as CD-ROM.Īs the prototype got close to production, the gaming giants got into a contract dispute. The Nintendo Play Station came about in the early 90s. “There are a lot of rumors circulating about where the price will end up once the hammer falls.” “I think it’s safe to say this prototype has already exceeded our expectations,” Valarie McLeckie, the auction house’s consignment director of video games tells Fortune. Pre-bidding for the system has already hit $280,000, with more than a week left before collectors will have a chance to escalate the price in a live auction on March 6.Īnd even Heritage Auctions officials say they’re unable to guess how high bids will eventually go. Heritage Auctions has included the Nintendo Play Station Super NES CD-ROM Prototype (Nintendo Play Station for short) as part of an upcoming auction in Dallas.
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