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Non-NEC Console Related Discussion => Console Chat => Topic started by: Nando on April 17, 2013, 02:01:13 PM
Title: sega Pluto
Post by: Nando on April 17, 2013, 02:01:13 PM
http://sega-addicts.murnaumusic.com/?p=37725
(http://sega-addicts.murnaumusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Sega-pluto-small.jpg) A former Sega console engineer has shown off a previously unheard of prototype console named the Sega Pluto. The machine, pictured above, is a Sega Saturn with a built in NetLink 28.8k dial-up modem module allowing for online play. It’s fully functional and is also a region locked, USA NTSC model.The Sega Pluto is only one of two working prototypes. The pictured console is Sega Pluto No. 2 and the current whereabouts of Sega Pluto No. 1 are unknown.The Sega Pluto has the following features: Dial-up modem for online play Two controller ports Flip top drive bay Cartridge slot Power and reset buttons Lots of vents Very heavy
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: SignOfZeta on April 17, 2013, 02:25:16 PM
AWESOME.
Looking closely its pretty obvious the thing has a standard mainboard since the battery door, controller ports, AV, etc are all in the standard position. I'd imagine the case is different and the modem is an off-the-rack ISA version of whatever the Netlink was based on soldered to a cart port switch.
I would have loved one of these back in the day since I wouldn't have had to do the f*cking cart port dance quite as often. :)
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: ElSeven on April 17, 2013, 02:29:27 PM
wild! i love when stuff like this gets unearthed.
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: TheClash603 on April 17, 2013, 02:32:27 PM
That's the first thing I thought when I saw this... "Did they fix that cartridge port?"
Cool looking system though, even though it is obvious it never had any retail potential.
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: Tatsujin on April 17, 2013, 02:47:37 PM
awsome stuff. thx :)
but why is it called "pluto", when it clearly reads "saturn" on it? :lol:
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: Deletion on April 17, 2013, 06:16:32 PM
Neat. It's cool to see and learn about what could have been. I just wish it was less fugly.
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: munchiaz on April 17, 2013, 06:43:51 PM
thats pretty awesome.
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Post by: mac on April 17, 2013, 11:37:25 PM
Very nice :)
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: wavering on April 19, 2013, 12:21:47 AM
What's even more awesome is Unit 001 was identified the day after this was posted.
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: Nando on April 19, 2013, 02:15:38 AM
What's even more awesome is Unit 001 was identified the day after this was posted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaRXP4TgBmg
So cool!
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: Deletion on April 19, 2013, 03:08:44 AM
Another flea market find?! Unreal.
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: SignOfZeta on April 19, 2013, 06:01:48 AM
There is something up with this video. He's a guy that owns three different Saturns, knows that Three Dirty Dwarves is THE American game to show...but aparently, supposedly, didn't know that this unit was anything special when he supposedly found it for $1 five or six years ago at a flea market? I'm not the hugest Saturn fan in the world but me and everyone else I know that does video games would instantly freak the f*ck out if we saw this thing. It's instantly identifiable as special a mile away, even if it is the next Aero Fighters 3.
Even a standard Saturn is worth more than $1 at a flea market if it works.
If it is a scam someone will expose it. He's the kind if shmuck that plays 4:3 games in 16:9 so clearly his attention to detail is for shit.
...unless playing games stretched is just part of a disguse?
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: WingZeroKai on April 19, 2013, 06:59:30 AM
As a huge Saturn fan I agree with Zeta. Anyone with eyes could tell this was special. $1 at a flee market? Sounds sketchy to me.
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: jeffhlewis on April 19, 2013, 07:08:30 AM
There is something up with this video. He's a guy that owns three different Saturns, knows that Three Dirty Dwarves is THE American game to show...but aparently, supposedly, didn't know that this unit was anything special when he supposedly found it for $1 five or six years ago at a flea market? I'm not the hugest Saturn fan in the world but me and everyone else I know that does video games would instantly freak the f*ck out if we saw this thing. It's instantly identifiable as special a mile away, even if it is the next Aero Fighters 3.
Even a standard Saturn is worth more than $1 at a flea market if it works.
If it is a scam someone will expose it. He's the kind if shmuck that plays 4:3 games in 16:9 so clearly his attention to detail is for shit.
...unless playing games stretched is just part of a disguse?
Nail on the head. I'm glad someone thought the same way - as soon as he was like "...and here's the Japanese Saturn" I called bullshit.
I still think the Goodwill Stadium Events thing is bullshit too.
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: ElSeven on April 19, 2013, 08:35:49 AM
lol @ these ~*magical flea markets*~ where people claim to find renny blaster, darius alpha and now a sega pluto.
can't wait for the time gal ld-rom and neo turf masters to surface at village discount.
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: Mishran on April 19, 2013, 10:17:35 AM
lol @ these ~*magical flea markets*~ where people claim to find renny blaster, darius alpha and now a sega pluto.
So you would call bullshit if I told you I saw a loosey Magical Chase at a flea market for $3 in a miscellaneous bin back in the early 2000's? Thing looked like it was sat in the middle of a demo derby, label was just distinguishable. At the time, didn't seem worth it as I thought it would be easy to get ahold of loose and in better shape for a few bucks more. Kick myself now everytime I think about it.
Hell, I remember passing it up for $30 at a Toys R Us bitd. Bought Legendary Axe 2 and Victory Run instead. ](*,)
Title: Re: sega Pluto
Post by: SignOfZeta on April 19, 2013, 02:28:15 PM
Um...Magical Chase is a full retail product that was manufactured by the thousands. One sat on the shelf at my local EB for a year until it was bought back by the distributor.
Little known fact: the "magical" in Magical Chase does not mean its actually magical. It's just a TG16 game like any other.
This is (supposedly) a prototype piece of hardware that was never released, announced, or even shown to the public. Its exponentially more rare and valuable than MC (again, assuming its actually real).