There is a beginning for every console family and for the PlayStation, it began from a prototype. First made in partnership with Nintendo, the 'Nintendo PlayStation' could read both SNES cartridges and CDs. Now, this unique creation is set to be auctioned off at the Heritage Auctions in February 2020.
According to Kotaku, Terry Diebold unwittingly purchased the machine at an auction years ago. But it wasn't until his son found the console in the attic of their family home that he realised its cultural and historical significance. Since then, the father-son duo has been bringing the console on a world tour. But it seems the tours are coming to an end, with Diebold ready to say goodbye to the console and finally cash in.
The Heritage Auctions, which is based in Dallas Texas, styles itself as an auctioneer of collectables - the best in the world. It certainly is a great place to auction the prototype and Diebold is hoping it scores big bucks. In fact, he's aiming for a bigger number than a 1.2 million USD (~RM4.97 million) offer he had already rejected, as he felt it wouldn't be enough to cover his outstanding debts accumulated over the years.
Depending on who wins the upcoming auction next year, we may or may never see the console appearing publically again. But as the saying goes, that's the way the cookie crumbles. What do you think about Diebold's decision to auction it, would you have thought of a different way to monetise ownership of it? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.
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