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PolyStation consoles are sold under many different names, including '''PS-Kid''', '''Game Player''', '''Play and Power''', '''FunStation''', '''Extra TV Game''', and '''PSMan''';<ref name="La Polystation">{{cite news |title=La Polystation es la reina de las copias |url=https://www.nacion.com/viva/cultura/la-polystation-es-la-reina-de-las-copias/CP35HWNC2FEMFBYH64B7LKRDEY/story/ |access-date=10 February 2022 |work=La Nación |language=es |archive-date=10 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210131654/https://www.nacion.com/viva/cultura/la-polystation-es-la-reina-de-las-copias/CP35HWNC2FEMFBYH64B7LKRDEY/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> there are also a number of variations on the PolyStation name, such as '''PolyStation II''', '''PolyStation III''' and '''Super PolyStation'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GameVicio |date=2010-01-05 |title=Os famosos video games piratas |url=https://www.gamevicio.com/noticias/2010/01/os-famosos-video-games-piratas/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=GameVicio |language=pt-br}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thiago |first=por |title=Você conhece o Polystation? |url=http://www.joguinhosantigos.com/2008/04/voc-conhece-o-polystation.html |access-date=2023-07-21}}</ref>
PolyStation consoles are sold under many different names, including '''PS-Kid''', '''Game Player''', '''Play and Power''', '''FunStation''', '''Extra TV Game''', and '''PSMan''';<ref name="La Polystation">{{cite news |title=La Polystation es la reina de las copias |url=https://www.nacion.com/viva/cultura/la-polystation-es-la-reina-de-las-copias/CP35HWNC2FEMFBYH64B7LKRDEY/story/ |access-date=10 February 2022 |work=La Nación |language=es |archive-date=10 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210131654/https://www.nacion.com/viva/cultura/la-polystation-es-la-reina-de-las-copias/CP35HWNC2FEMFBYH64B7LKRDEY/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> there are also a number of variations on the PolyStation name, such as '''PolyStation II''', '''PolyStation III''' and '''Super PolyStation'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GameVicio |date=2010-01-05 |title=Os famosos video games piratas |url=https://www.gamevicio.com/noticias/2010/01/os-famosos-video-games-piratas/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=GameVicio |language=pt-br}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thiago |first=por |title=Você conhece o Polystation? |url=http://www.joguinhosantigos.com/2008/04/voc-conhece-o-polystation.html |access-date=2023-07-21}}</ref>


Some of these consoles resemble the original PlayStation, others the [[PSOne|PSone]] redesign, and others the [[PlayStation 2]]. Recent variations of the PolyStation resemble the [[PlayStation 3]], some of which sold under the name '''FunStation 3'''. Some variations include built-in unlicensed games, and in many cases these games are modified copies of licensed games; for example, in one modified copy of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', Mario is replaced by [[Pikachu]].
Some of these consoles resemble the original PlayStation, others the [[PSOne|PSone]] redesign, and others the [[PlayStation 2]]. Recent variations of the PolyStation resemble the [[PlayStation 3]], some of which sold under the name '''FunStation 3'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saltalamacchia |first=Brandon |date=2019-07-04 |title=Polystation - Why & How Does This Fake Playstation Exist? |url=https://retrododo.com/polystation/ |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=Retro Dodo |language=en-US}}</ref> Some variations include built-in unlicensed games, and in many cases these games are modified copies of licensed games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=published |first=Justin Towell |date=2014-08-05 |title=DOALSHOCK? The most ludicrous game hardware knock-offs |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/doalshock-most-ludicrous-game-hardware-knock-offs/ |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=gamesradar |language=en}}</ref>


Other versions of the console include the '''PolyStation 2'''<ref>{{cite news |title=Mini PolyStation 2 PS2 knock-off |url=https://www.engadget.com/2005-04-25-mini-polystation-2-ps2-knock-off.html |access-date=10 February 2022 |work=Engadget |archive-date=2022-02-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210130604/https://www.engadget.com/2005-04-25-mini-polystation-2-ps2-knock-off.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and '''3,<ref>{{cite news |title=Inevitably, the PolyStation 3 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-10-29-inevitably-the-polystation-3.html |access-date=10 February 2022 |work=Engadget |archive-date=2022-02-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210130606/https://www.engadget.com/2007-10-29-inevitably-the-polystation-3.html |url-status=live }}</ref>''' which are small versions of the PlayStation 2 and 3 and come with an attachable controller. They have a small [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD screen]], and are playable [[Handheld game console|handheld games]].
Other versions of the console include the '''PolyStation 2'''<ref>{{cite news |title=Mini PolyStation 2 PS2 knock-off |url=https://www.engadget.com/2005-04-25-mini-polystation-2-ps2-knock-off.html |access-date=10 February 2022 |work=Engadget |archive-date=2022-02-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210130604/https://www.engadget.com/2005-04-25-mini-polystation-2-ps2-knock-off.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and '''3,<ref>{{cite news |title=Inevitably, the PolyStation 3 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-10-29-inevitably-the-polystation-3.html |access-date=10 February 2022 |work=Engadget |archive-date=2022-02-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210130606/https://www.engadget.com/2007-10-29-inevitably-the-polystation-3.html |url-status=live }}</ref>''' which are small versions of the PlayStation 2 and 3 and come with an attachable controller. They have a small [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD screen]], and are playable [[Handheld game console|handheld games]].

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PolyStation
File:PSOne Style Famicom Clone adjusted.jpg
Close-up image of a PolyStation with a cartridge inserted (Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū)
Also known asPolyStation II, PolyStation III, Super PolyStation, PolyStation 2, PolyStation 3; PS-Kid, Game Player, Extra TV Game, Play and Power, FunStation, PSMan, FunStation 3
TypeFamiclone

PolyStation is the popular name given to any shanzhai counterfeit video game console and Nintendo Entertainment System hardware clone that closely resembles a Sony PlayStation, particularly the PS1 variant.[1] The cartridge slot of these systems is located under the lid which, on an original PlayStation, covers the disc drive.

History

It is not known for sure who created and manufactured the PolyStation. What is known is that the clone is a shanzhai console produced in China.[2][3] Lebanese-Paraguayan trader Ali Ahmad Zaioum reportedly went so far as to register the console's brand and design to extort other sellers of the clone.[4] However, he was accused by the Paraguayan court of falsifying documents and information in order to obtain registration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Paraguay.[5]

The console was very popular in the 2000s in many Latin American countries, mainly because it was sold at a low price.[6] In 2015, PolyStations proved to be popular in parts of Argentina.[7]

Variations of the PolyStation

PolyStation consoles are sold under many different names, including PS-Kid, Game Player, Play and Power, FunStation, Extra TV Game, and PSMan;[7] there are also a number of variations on the PolyStation name, such as PolyStation II, PolyStation III and Super PolyStation.[8][9]

Some of these consoles resemble the original PlayStation, others the PSone redesign, and others the PlayStation 2. Recent variations of the PolyStation resemble the PlayStation 3, some of which sold under the name FunStation 3.[10] Some variations include built-in unlicensed games, and in many cases these games are modified copies of licensed games.[11]

Other versions of the console include the PolyStation 2[12] and 3,[13] which are small versions of the PlayStation 2 and 3 and come with an attachable controller. They have a small LCD screen, and are playable handheld games.

References

  1. ^ Kanellos, Michael. "PlayStation vs. PolyStation". CNET. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Opinión: ¿Por qué muchos sufrieron con las PolyStation?". Vrutal (in Spanish). 27 January 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  3. ^ Lacort, Javier (22 January 2022). "PolyStation, la consola que arruinó los sueños de una generación". Xataka (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Cae policía en el caso intento de asesinato de Ali Zaioum". UltimaHora.com (in European Spanish). 18 February 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  5. ^ "PolyStation: conheça o videogame que decepcionou muita criança". Tecmundo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 27 March 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  6. ^ Faria, Rodrigo (10 May 2013). "UOL Jogos testa o Polystation, videogame que mais 'engana' os pais". UOL Jogos (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  7. ^ a b "La Polystation es la reina de las copias". La Nación (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  8. ^ GameVicio (2010-01-05). "Os famosos video games piratas". GameVicio (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  9. ^ Thiago, por. "Você conhece o Polystation?". Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  10. ^ Saltalamacchia, Brandon (2019-07-04). "Polystation - Why & How Does This Fake Playstation Exist?". Retro Dodo. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  11. ^ published, Justin Towell (2014-08-05). "DOALSHOCK? The most ludicrous game hardware knock-offs". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  12. ^ "Mini PolyStation 2 PS2 knock-off". Engadget. Archived from the original on 2022-02-10. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  13. ^ "Inevitably, the PolyStation 3". Engadget. Archived from the original on 2022-02-10. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
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