this probably only could happened to you in japan

[Turbo D]

Though one has to wonder why anyone would throw away a pristine boxed console.

Maybe the dude was throwing it out because he sucked and was a sore loser, lol.

[guyjin]

maybe his(?) parents threw it out when he wasn't looking? 

[Mobius]

Or maybe he wanted to get rid of it and was hoping someone would pick it up.  That happens here in the states all the time.  Put something you're done with but is still usable out to the trash, but don't put it in the trash can and maybe put a "FREE" sign on it, and it's gone in no time.

[sinfreealex]

do you guys know? you made me feel really bad now seriously thinkin' bout put it back where i found it immediately, even at a heavy rainy day like now

If it was in or near his garbage net, wouldn't that mean he was throwing it away? Though one has to wonder why anyone would throw away a pristine boxed console.

I would keep it. You are obviously going to enjoy it more than whomever threw it out. Have a blast man and put your conscience, in this case, on ice.