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| + | '''Prototype consoles''' are consoles that have had a physical build made but for some reason not been released, Such as lack of faith in the console being successful or disagreements within the company/companies. | ||
| + | Some prototypes do (highly likely without permission from the developers) get sold to collectors, the exact relationship between the seller and the company is generally unknown. | ||
=RDI Halcyon= | =RDI Halcyon= | ||
{{Infobox console | {{Infobox console | ||
|title = RDI Halcyon | |title = RDI Halcyon | ||
|logo = RDI Halcyon.png | |logo = RDI Halcyon.png | ||
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|developer = RDI Video Systems | |developer = RDI Video Systems | ||
|type = [[:Category:Home consoles|Home video game console]] | |type = [[:Category:Home consoles|Home video game console]] | ||
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|emulated = {{✗}} | |emulated = {{✗}} | ||
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The '''[[wikipedia:Halcyon (console)|Halcyon]]''' is a [[LaserDisc]]-based, third-generation home video game console produced by RDI Video Systems. | The '''[[wikipedia:Halcyon (console)|Halcyon]]''' is a [[LaserDisc]]-based, third-generation home video game console produced by RDI Video Systems. | ||
| − | The | + | The System was planned to be released in January 1985, priced at {{Inflation|USD|2500|1985}}. This would have made it the most expensive console of all time. However, it does not appear that it ever reached retailers, and less than a dozen prototype units exist. Only two games for it were completed: |
| + | *'''Raiders vs. Chargers''' (released in arcades by Bally Midway as '''NFL Football''') | ||
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| + | *'''Thayer's Quest''' (released in arcades by RDI, then for other systems by Interplay as '''Kingdom: The Far Reaches'''). | ||
===Emulators=== | ===Emulators=== | ||
{{no current emulators}} | {{no current emulators}} | ||
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{{Infobox console | {{Infobox console | ||
|title = Nintendo PlayStation | |title = Nintendo PlayStation | ||
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|developer = [[:Sony]]<br/>[[:Nintendo]] | |developer = [[:Sony]]<br/>[[:Nintendo]] | ||
|type = [[:Category:Home consoles|Home video game console]] | |type = [[:Category:Home consoles|Home video game console]] | ||
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|emulated = {{~}} | |emulated = {{~}} | ||
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| − | The '''Super Famicom CD-ROM Adapter''' ('''<abbr title="Super NES CD-ROM System">SNES-CD</abbr>''') is a prototype Super | + | The '''Super Famicom CD-ROM Adapter''' (a.k.a '''<abbr title="Super NES CD-ROM System">"SNES-CD"</abbr>''' and "'''Nintendo PlayStation'''") is a prototype add-on for the [[Super Nintendo]]. developed by Sony, in co-operation with Nintendo. It was never released to the public. |
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===Emulators=== | ===Emulators=== | ||
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=See also= | =See also= | ||
*[[Preservation projects]] (especially Hidden Palace and LostMediaWiki) | *[[Preservation projects]] (especially Hidden Palace and LostMediaWiki) | ||
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=External links= | =External links= | ||
*[https://playstation.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Prototype_consoles PlayStation Fandom: Prototype consoles]. | *[https://playstation.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Prototype_consoles PlayStation Fandom: Prototype consoles]. | ||
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[[Category:Home consoles]] | [[Category:Home consoles]] | ||
Revision as of 08:32, 7 February 2024
Prototype consoles are consoles that have had a physical build made but for some reason not been released, Such as lack of faith in the console being successful or disagreements within the company/companies. Some prototypes do (highly likely without permission from the developers) get sold to collectors, the exact relationship between the seller and the company is generally unknown.
RDI Halcyon
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| Developer | RDI Video Systems |
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| Type | Home video game console |
| Generation | Third generation |
| Release date | 1985 (planned) |
| Emulated | ✗ |
The Halcyon is a LaserDisc-based, third-generation home video game console produced by RDI Video Systems.
The System was planned to be released in January 1985, priced at $2500. This would have made it the most expensive console of all time. However, it does not appear that it ever reached retailers, and less than a dozen prototype units exist. Only two games for it were completed:
- Raiders vs. Chargers (released in arcades by Bally Midway as NFL Football)
- Thayer's Quest (released in arcades by RDI, then for other systems by Interplay as Kingdom: The Far Reaches).
Emulators
THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO EMULATORS FOR THIS DEVICE. ANY YOUTUBE VIDEOS CLAIMING TO OFFER THEM ARE SCAMS!
Nintendo PlayStation
- Main article: Super Nintendo emulators#Hardware variants
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| Developer | Sony Nintendo |
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| Type | Home video game console |
| Generation | Fourth generation |
| Successor | PlayStation |
| Emulated | ~ |
The Super Famicom CD-ROM Adapter (a.k.a "SNES-CD" and "Nintendo PlayStation") is a prototype add-on for the Super Nintendo. developed by Sony, in co-operation with Nintendo. It was never released to the public.
Emulators
| Name | Platform(s) | Latest Version | FLOSS | Active |
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| NO$SNS | 
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v1.6 | ✗ | ✗ |
See also
- Preservation projects (especially Hidden Palace and LostMediaWiki)
