TheDesertFox Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Recently I bought an unnamed, unmarked pong console off eBay. It had no serials, no manufacturer details, nothing. The only words or numbers on the console are the controls. I have found a console that is almost identical, except the shape is different. Here is the one I have. Here is the one that I find is similar. Can anybody help? Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 If you care to (carefully) open the case, a look at the circuit board should provide should help answer the question if it is a prototype or an actual production model. If it is just a breadboard or a mass of patch wires then it is probably a prototype. Also look at the bottom of the case for a serial number, FCC notice, instructions, etc. -- none of these items would be found on a prototype version. I actually have this model (no box, however), but it is packed away in storage. It was $1 at a rummage sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDesertFox Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 If you care to (carefully) open the case, a look at the circuit board should provide should help answer the question if it is a prototype or an actual production model. If it is just a breadboard or a mass of patch wires then it is probably a prototype. Also look at the bottom of the case for a serial number, FCC notice, instructions, etc. -- none of these items would be found on a prototype version. I actually have this model (no box, however), but it is packed away in storage. It was $1 at a rummage sale. Nope, no serial numbers or instrucions/notices. I'll open it up to have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I used to have one like that. Picture: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/35400-pong-picture-thread/page__view__findpost__p__675490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pong-picture-page Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 hi, this is a Pong system made in Japan and sold by a handful of manufacturers. in the US it was sold by Venture Electronics, JC Penney and a company called Canadian Tire Company (maybe it was also sold in Canada then). I also found this in Australia unlabled. Hope this helps :-) Adrian (pong-picture-page.de) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFox56 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I am picking the exact one you show in the picture up from a guy on craigslist tomorrow. Ill check and see if mine is a prototype too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megaman Legends Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 This is a clone thats of a clone. This is a clone to the JC Penny or venture sports system. Try http://www.console-picture-page.de/catalog/ they had one EXACTLY like yours They are the biggest pong console info page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megaman Legends Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 It could've been a proto. Doesn't look like a modern repro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovethevectrex Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 that could easily be a prototype. it looks a bit lower quality (because the prototype wasnt made for the public to own) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovethevectrex Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 very interestiing. did the person on ebay say anything about it? such as where he got it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovethevectrex Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 HEY I JUST FOUND ANOTHER ONE ON EBAY eBay Auction -- Item Number: 320811598797 THIS IS IT, RIGHT? WITH THE BOX TO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovethevectrex Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 i was wondering, does anyone know this console: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 250943869747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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