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[TheDesertFox]

Recently I bought an unnamed, unmarked pong console off eBay. It had no serials, no manufacturer details, nothing. The only words or numbers on the console are the controls.

I have found a console that is almost identical, except the shape is different.

Here is the one I have.


Here is the one that I find is similar.


Can anybody help?
Much appreciated.

[jhd]

If you care to (carefully) open the case, a look at the circuit board should provide should help answer the question if it is a prototype or an actual production model. If it is just a breadboard or a mass of patch wires then it is probably a prototype.

Also look at the bottom of the case for a serial number, FCC notice, instructions, etc. -- none of these items would be found on a prototype version.

I actually have this model (no box, however), but it is packed away in storage. It was $1 at a rummage sale.

[TheDesertFox]

jhd, on Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:17 PM, said:

If you care to (carefully) open the case, a look at the circuit board should provide should help answer the question if it is a prototype or an actual production model. If it is just a breadboard or a mass of patch wires then it is probably a prototype.

Also look at the bottom of the case for a serial number, FCC notice, instructions, etc. -- none of these items would be found on a prototype version.

I actually have this model (no box, however), but it is packed away in storage. It was $1 at a rummage sale.

Nope, no serial numbers or instrucions/notices.
I'll open it up to have a look.

[5-11under]

I used to have one like that.
Picture: http://www.atariage....post__p__675490

[pong-picture-page]

hi, this is a Pong system made in Japan and sold by a handful of manufacturers. in the US it was sold by Venture Electronics, JC Penney and a company called Canadian Tire Company (maybe it was also sold in Canada then). I also found this in Australia unlabled. Hope this helps :-) Adrian (pong-picture-page.de)

[SwampFox56]

I am picking the exact one you show in the picture up from a guy on craigslist tomorrow. Ill check and see if mine is a prototype too

[Megaman Legends]

This is a clone thats of a clone. This is a clone to the JC Penny or venture sports system. Try http://www.console-p...age.de/catalog/ they had one EXACTLY like yours
They are the biggest pong console info page

[Megaman Legends]

It could've been a proto. Doesn't look like a modern repro

[ilovethevectrex]

that could easily be a prototype. it looks a bit lower quality (because the prototype wasnt made for the public to own)

[ilovethevectrex]

very interestiing. did the person on ebay say anything about it? such as where he got it?

[ilovethevectrex]

HEY I JUST FOUND ANOTHER ONE ON EBAY eBay Auction -- Item Number: 320811598797
THIS IS IT, RIGHT? WITH THE BOX TO!

[ilovethevectrex]

i was wondering, does anyone know this console: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 250943869747