Playstation prototypes: The multiplayer box

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  1. ASSEMbler

    ASSEMbler Administrator Staff Member

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    This item came in with a bunch of playstation prototype hardware. Featuring external power and more programmable logic than you
    can shake a stick at, it's an unusual and somehow beautiful device (at least to me).

    Weighing in at a hefty 3 kilos (about 7lbs), it's heavier than a full sized hammer, and probably rivals the original xbox in terms of deadliness..
     
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  2. TOE-NEE

    TOE-NEE Spirited Member

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    That's awesome. It's looks bulky as hell. Nice find. Thanks for the pics.
     
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  3. kammedo

    kammedo and the lost N64 Hardware Docs

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    Seems to be a true tank :lol:
     
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  4. XxHennersXx

    XxHennersXx I post here on the toilet sometimes.

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    totally rad.
     
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  5. lherre

    lherre Enthusiastic Member

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    Very interesting, thanks to show us this device.
     
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  6. Parris

    Parris I'm only here to observe...

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    Not so far off the dev controller box for the PS1 dev kit. You can see where the idea came from at least.
     
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    Barc0de Mythical Member from Time Immemorial

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    sweet, show us more!
     
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  8. zappenduster

    zappenduster Familiar Face

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    is it possible to see the backside wiring of the platine ? doesnt look much complicated from the topside
     
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  9. ASSEMbler

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    I didn't want to break it Zappen.. It's a very thin pcb, plus it is 14 years old.
     
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    zappenduster Familiar Face

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    no problem could have been the bottom was just screwed on or so but that would have beend too easy :shrug:
     
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    sayin999 Officer at Arms

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    Nice. How well does it work?
     
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    Dumping the FPGA would be fun! Thanks for taking the time to post the pics.
     
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    Dev-version of the multitap?
     
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    karsten Member of The Cult Of Kefka

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    nah, prototype.
     
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  15. jccochez

    jccochez that's why i'm here.

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    anyway, that's still a nice find :)
     
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  16. fusion

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    cool prototype
     
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    Cool, I like the needle printer pad numbers in the case. XD
     
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    OMFG its full of relays !!!! relays I tell ya AAAARRRGGGHHHHH
    :Shit: :Shit: :Shit: :Shit: :Shit:



    ....takes a chill pill
     
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    retro Resigned from mod duty 15 March 2018

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    Yeah, those devices are relays ;-)

    Hmm, an interesting find! Does it work?
     
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    oh no I forgot about this post and read it again, RELAYS AAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH !!!!!!

    ....runs and hides unde the nearest table until the relays stop clicking :katamari:
     
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