VGEsoterica
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Recently I accidentally acquired a prototype Apple Pippin console...accidentally as in I really need to stay off eBay when I’ve had too many drinks! But things happen and bids win by mistake so...I am now the proud (I think? I’m not too sure) owner of an EV-2 prototype Pippin console straight from Cupertino (or that’s where the tracking info started from)
And honestly...I don’t hate it? There are actually some games that are intriguing and interesting enough to hold my attention. It’s definitely not anywhere near as bad as the internet would have you believe. That doesn’t mean I am saying it’s GOOD, but I’ve played worse for sure.
it came with a prototype controller, an unencrypted developer bios that lets it run unsigned code, and a 4MB developer prototype RAM expansion card installed. All new and interesting stuff to me.
I’ve played pretty much ever game worth playing on it and a few that definitely weren’t worth the price of the disc I burnt them on. But there is so little info about the Pippin online I figured it would be fun to share.
guess it just shows Apple tried to earnestly get into gaming well before the App Store and Apple Arcade. They just failed spectacularly at market with Bandai as their partner. Rumored to have sold less than 100k units, and the prototypes apparently had a 1K run to send to developers. This unit is so pristine I don’t think it’s even been used outside of me owning it. Came directly from Cupertino so clearly it never traveled too far in its lifetime before Miller High Life brained me grabbed it.
I’m sure the answer is no but anyone else here own a Pippin?
And honestly...I don’t hate it? There are actually some games that are intriguing and interesting enough to hold my attention. It’s definitely not anywhere near as bad as the internet would have you believe. That doesn’t mean I am saying it’s GOOD, but I’ve played worse for sure.
it came with a prototype controller, an unencrypted developer bios that lets it run unsigned code, and a 4MB developer prototype RAM expansion card installed. All new and interesting stuff to me.
I’ve played pretty much ever game worth playing on it and a few that definitely weren’t worth the price of the disc I burnt them on. But there is so little info about the Pippin online I figured it would be fun to share.
guess it just shows Apple tried to earnestly get into gaming well before the App Store and Apple Arcade. They just failed spectacularly at market with Bandai as their partner. Rumored to have sold less than 100k units, and the prototypes apparently had a 1K run to send to developers. This unit is so pristine I don’t think it’s even been used outside of me owning it. Came directly from Cupertino so clearly it never traveled too far in its lifetime before Miller High Life brained me grabbed it.
I’m sure the answer is no but anyone else here own a Pippin?
