The Nintendo PlayStation was something of a gaming legend until a few years ago. The console was the brainchild of two of the biggest console brands, Nintendo and Sony, before Sony had found its footing in the market. The console now shrouded in myth had previous rumors of its impending sale. The listing for the console is now up and for those with a heavy wallet, it may be an exciting purchase.
Before the PlayStation became the highest selling home console, the Nintendo systems were untouchable in the gaming market. It, therefore, surprised many when rumors of a prototype from both companies, created in the early 90s, surfaced. Over the last few years, the console has been displayed and toured as a testament of what could have been. While both consoles have found incredible success, many fans will want to own what could have been.
The listing for the console appears on Heritage Auctions with initial bidding set at $31,000. This is a large sum that will surely grow, but many would argue you can't put a price on history although the bidders will certainly try. The console is most definitely a prototype, it is missing brand engravings, however, the controllers do look like the finished article. It also includes a cartridge and disc system, methods of gaming delivery that the brands still use today. While Nintendo heads went onto have negative thoughts about the PlayStation this system is a testament to collaboration.
Some admirers of the Nintendo PlayStation believe it would be best preserved in an institution, and it is hard to argue that players should be denied the opportunity to see such a rare artefact. On the other hand, if the owner wants to exchange the item for financial value, that is their prerogative. There is an outside possibility that a museum will purchase the item, but with no institution publicly stating its intention to do so, fans should expect the item to go to a private buyer.
Some rank Nintendo's decision to break off its collaboration with Sony as one of the companies poorest choices. Yet the games that both companies have delivered individually would suggest that separating was for the best. Many players would love to see this console and discover more about its capabilities, but they may be left waiting until they have significantly healthier bank accounts and the console is up for sale once more.