Remember that weird box with multiple ports and lots of diodes? Yes, I think PlayStation 5 console prototype, which was often circulating on the Internet even before the presentation of the final look. Now, someone has tried to sell one such prototype on Yahoo’s Japanese auction. Unfortunately for Europeans and Brits, Japanese Yahoo is not available.
Very early development kits are rarely available for sale. Developers receive these under very strict conditions in order to familiarize themselves with the architecture and capabilities of the next generation console in advance and to be able to develop their games. This is how she responded the starting price is 800,000 Japanese yen, which is more than 120,000 crowns..
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The seller claims that He bought a prototype on eBay about a year ago. and attached some photos so we can have a better look at the device. In the photos we see up to six USB ports and indicators for various systems and network connectivity.
Even considering the price, this is not a toy for games, but collectiblethat only the biggest collectors can afford on their shelves. It is possible that the prototype is not functional. This is because modern dev kits are time-locked and the console must be connected to the internet on a regular basis to renew the license, which is a complex process that requires contact with Sony.
Unfortunately, I was not able to check how the auction ended. Some sources say that 68 people were interested in the device, and the price jumped to one million Japanese yen. Somewhat strange look other auctions on the Japanese Yahoo with the same photos. At one of these auctions, it cost 551,000 Japanese yen (82,800 CZK).
Source :Indian TV
