PolyStation
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 Close-up image of PolyStation variant with a multicart | |
| Also known as | PolyStation II, PolyStation III, Super PolyStation, PolyStation 2, PolyStation 3; PS-Kid, Game Player, Extra TV Game, Play and Power, FunStation, PSMan, FunStation 3 |
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| Type | Famiclone |
PolyStation was a 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 the PS1-clone systems is located under the lid which, on an original PlayStation, covers the disc drive.
History
The history of PolyStation began with Western businessman Ali Ahmad Zaioum, of Paraguayan-Lebanese origin. He also owns around 400 patents and trademarks supposedly created by him.[2] 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.[3]
The console was released sometimes in the 1990s and over the following decades became popular in many places around the world, due to its low price, for example in Latin American countries, where was still on top in 2000s.[4][5] In 2015, PolyStations proved to be popular in parts of Costa Rica.[6]
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;[6] there are also a number of variations on the PolyStation name, such as PolyStation II, PolyStation III and Super PolyStation.[7][8]
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.[5] Some variations include built-in unlicensed games, and in many cases these games are modified copies of licensed games.[9]
Other versions of the console include the Mini PolyStation 2[10] and 3,[11] which are small versions of the PolyStation 2 and 3 and come with an attachable controller. They have a small LCD screen, and are playable handheld games.
References
- ^ Kanellos, Michael (April 20, 2007). "PlayStation vs. PolyStation". CNET. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ "Sony denuncia 'mega inventor' da fronteira que criou o Poly Station". Dourados News (in Brazilian Portuguese). November 23, 2009. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ Góis, Aléxis Cerqueira (27 March 2022). "PolyStation: conheça o videogame que decepcionou muita criança". Tecmundo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Saltalamacchia, Brandon (2023-01-08). "Polystation – Why & How Does This Fake Playstation Exist?". Retro Dodo.
- ^ a b Rivera, J. Arnoldo (November 7, 2015). "La Polystation es la reina de las copias". La Nación (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Os famosos video games piratas". GameVicio (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ Thiago (2008). "Você conhece o Polystation?". Blog dos Joguinhos. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ Justin Towell (2014-08-05). "DOALSHOCK? The most ludicrous game hardware knock-offs". gamesradar. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ Dybwad, Barb (Apr 25, 2005). "Mini PolyStation 2 PS2 knock-off". Engadget. Archived from the original on 2022-02-10. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ Patel, Nilay (Oct 29, 2007). "Inevitably, the PolyStation 3". Engadget. Archived from the original on 2022-02-10. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
External links
Media related to Polystation at Wikimedia Commons- PolyStation on the Nintendo Player database
