Uncovering the Lost Nintendo PlayStation: Ken Kutaragi's 16-Bit Legacy

This article explores an intriguing piece of gaming history and reveals new details about a rare console from the past. It revisits events from the 16-bit era and follows the twists in partnerships that led to the birth of iconic devices.

Recent findings confirm that Ken Kutaragi owns a rare gaming console that many thought was merely a legend. During the era of 16-bit systems, Sega introduced an accessory for its Mega Drive which provided extra performance and a collection of standout games. Some of these titles include:

• Snatcher, a renowned creation by Hideo Kojima
• The role-playing adventure Lunar: The Silver Star
• Robo Aleste, a shooter developed by Compile
• An arcade-style version of Final Fight
• The acclaimed Sonic CD

Not to be outdone, Nintendo was working on its own CD add-on in collaboration with a major electronics partner. This device, known as the Nintendo PlayStation, was unveiled to the public, only to see the partnership dissolve almost immediately due to disagreements. Instead, Nintendo chose another partner for that venture, but nothing substantial resulted, while the original partner went on to create a system that would leave its mark in gaming history.

In 2014, a working prototype of the Nintendo PlayStation was discovered; one of only 200 units made and long regarded as unique. It sold for significant amounts of money, with the most recent sale fetching an exceptionally high price. New reports now indicate that there is actually one more unit in existence.

A conversation with the console’s creator revealed that Ken Kutaragi himself is in possession of a Nintendo PlayStation. With this discovery, the count of known units increases to at least two. The device in his hands is not expected to be sold any time soon, although interest is likely to surge once more now that its existence is confirmed.