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| {{Short description|Name for Sony PlayStation unofficial clones}} | |||
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| {{notability|Products|date=March 2015}} | |||
| | name = PolyStation | |||
| {{original research|date=March 2015}} | |||
| | aka = PolyStation II, PolyStation III, Super PolyStation, PolyStation 2, PolyStation 3; PS-Kid, Game Player, Extra TV Game, Play and Power, FunStation, PSMan, FunStation 3 | |||
| {{no footnotes|date=October 2010}} | |||
| | logo = ] | |||
| | image = Polystation de PS Man.png | |||
| | caption = Close-up image of PolyStation variant with a multicart | |||
| | type = ] | |||
| | release date = 1997<ref name="tecmundo" /> | |||
| }} | }} | ||
| ] | |||
| '''PolyStation''' is a ] ] and ] that closely resembles a ] ], particularly the ] variant.<ref name="Kanellos">{{cite web |last1=Kanellos |first1=Michael |date=April 20, 2007 |title=PlayStation vs. PolyStation |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/playstation-vs-polystation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075027/https://www.cnet.com/news/playstation-vs-polystation/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |accessdate=22 January 2019 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref> The ] slot of the PS1-clone systems is located under the lid which, on an original PlayStation, covers the disc drive. | |||
| ]]] | |||
| '''PolyStation''' is the name given to many ]-like ]s. The cartridge slot of these systems is located under the lid which, on a PlayStation, covers the disc drive. | |||
| ==History== | |||
| According to few sources, Polystation was released in 1997 in China.<ref name="tecmundo" /> Over the following decades it became popular in many places around the world like Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe, where due to its low price, was still on top in 2000s.<ref name="tecmundo" /<ref name="uoljogos">{{cite web |last1=Faria |first1=Rodrigo |title=UOL Jogos testa o Polystation, videogame que mais 'engana' os pais |url=https://www.uol.com.br/start/ultimas-noticias/2013/05/10/uol-jogos-testa-o-polystation-videogame-que-mais-engana-os-pais.htm |website=UOL Jogos |access-date=27 January 2023 |language=pt-br |date=10 May 2013}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=Saltalamacchia |first=Brandon |date=2023-01-08 |title=Polystation – Why & How Does This Fake Playstation Exist? |url=https://retrododo.com/polystation/ |website=Retro Dodo}}</ref> | |||
| Each country has a different story of a PolyStation release. For example, in Brazil, the system was distributed from 2000 by ] businessman Ali Ahmad Zaioum, of ]-] origin. He also owns around 400 patents and trademarks supposedly created by him.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=November 23, 2009 |title=Sony denuncia 'mega inventor' da fronteira que criou o Poly Station |url=https://www.douradosnews.com.br/noticias/sony-denuncia-mega-inventor-da-fronteira-que-criou-o-poly-station-6ed8/374193/ |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=Dourados News |language=pt-br}}</ref> However, he was accused by the Paraguayan court of falsifying documents and information in order to obtain registration with the ].<ref name="tecmundo">{{cite web |last=Góis |first=Aléxis Cerqueira |date=27 March 2022 |title=PolyStation: conheça o videogame que decepcionou muita criança |url=https://www.tecmundo.com.br/voxel/235962-polystation-conheca-videogame-decepcionou-crianca.htm |access-date=27 January 2023 |website=Tecmundo |language=pt-BR}}</ref>In 2015, PolyStations proved to be popular in parts of ].<ref name="La Polystation"/> | |||
| ==Variations of the PolyStation== | ==Variations of the PolyStation== | ||
| ]]] | |||
| The Polystation consoles are sold under many different names, including ''PS-Kid'', ''Game Player'', ''PSMan'' and ''Play and Power''; there are also a number of variations on the Polystation name, such as ''PolyStation II'', ''PolyStation III'' and ''Super PolyStation''. Some of these consoles resemble the original PlayStation, others the ] redesign, and others the ]. Recent variations of the PolyStation resemble the ], some of which sold under the name ''Funstation 3''. Some variations include built-in pirated games, and in many cases these games are ]; for example, in one version of '']'', ] is replaced by ]. | |||
| 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 |last=Rivera |first=J. Arnoldo |date=November 7, 2015 |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/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210131654/https://www.nacion.com/viva/cultura/la-polystation-es-la-reina-de-las-copias/CP35HWNC2FEMFBYH64B7LKRDEY/story/ |archive-date=10 February 2022 |access-date=10 February 2022 |work=La Nación |language=es}}</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= |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 |date=2008 |title=Você conhece o Polystation? |url=http://www.joguinhosantigos.com/2008/04/voc-conhece-o-polystation.html |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=Blog dos Joguinhos}}</ref> | |||
| Some of these consoles resemble the original PlayStation, others the ] redesign, and others the ], ] (as '''FunStation 3''')<ref name=":0" /> and ]. Recent model called '''Game Station 5''' resemble ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barco |first=Uriel |date=2021-12-07 |title=Lanzan Game Station 5, la versión pirata de PlayStation 5 |url=https://www.unocero.com/videojuegos/gaming/game-station-5/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=unocero |language=es}}</ref> Some variations include built-in unlicensed games, and in many cases these games are modified copies of licensed games.<ref>{{Cite web |author1=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 '''Mini PolyStation 2'''<ref>{{cite news |last=Dybwad |first=Barb |date=Apr 25, 2005 |title=Mini PolyStation 2 PS2 knock-off |url=https://www.engadget.com/2005-04-25-mini-polystation-2-ps2-knock-off.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210130604/https://www.engadget.com/2005-04-25-mini-polystation-2-ps2-knock-off.html |archive-date=2022-02-10 |access-date=10 February 2022 |work=Engadget}}</ref> and '''3,<ref>{{cite news |last=Patel |first=Nilay |date=Oct 29, 2007 |title=Inevitably, the PolyStation 3 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-10-29-inevitably-the-polystation-3.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210130606/https://www.engadget.com/2007-10-29-inevitably-the-polystation-3.html |archive-date=2022-02-10 |access-date=10 February 2022 |work=Engadget}}</ref>''' which are small versions of the PolyStation 2 and 3 and come with an attachable controller. They have a small ], and are playable ]. | |||
| ==References== | |||
| Other versions of the console include the PolyStation 2 and 3, which are small versions of the PlayStation 2 and 3 which come with an attachable controller: they have a small LCD screen, and are playable handheld games. | |||
| {{reflist}} | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| * {{Commonscatinline|Polystation}} | |||
| * | * | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:35, 16 December 2024
Name for Sony PlayStation unofficial clones | |
 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 |
|---|---|
| Type | Famiclone |
| Release date | 1997 |
PolyStation is a counterfeit video game console and Famiclone that closely resembles a Sony PlayStation, particularly the PS1 variant. The cartridge slot of the PS1-clone systems is located under the lid which, on an original PlayStation, covers the disc drive.
History
According to few sources, Polystation was released in 1997 in China. Over the following decades it became popular in many places around the world like Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe, where due to its low price, was still on top in 2000s.
Each country has a different story of a PolyStation release. For example, in Brazil, the system was distributed from 2000 by Western businessman Ali Ahmad Zaioum, of Paraguayan-Lebanese origin. He also owns around 400 patents and trademarks supposedly created by him. 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.In 2015, PolyStations proved to be popular in parts of Costa Rica.
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; there are also a number of variations on the PolyStation name, such as PolyStation II, PolyStation III and Super PolyStation.
Some of these consoles resemble the original PlayStation, others the PSone redesign, and others the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 (as FunStation 3) and PlayStation 4. Recent model called Game Station 5 resemble PlayStation 5. Some variations include built-in unlicensed games, and in many cases these games are modified copies of licensed games.
Other versions of the console include the Mini PolyStation 2 and 3, 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
- ^ Góis, Aléxis Cerqueira (27 March 2022). "PolyStation: conheça o videogame que decepcionou muita criança". Tecmundo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- Kanellos, Michael (April 20, 2007). "PlayStation vs. PolyStation". CNET. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- 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.
- ^ Saltalamacchia, Brandon (2023-01-08). "Polystation – Why & How Does This Fake Playstation Exist?". Retro Dodo.
- "Sony denuncia 'mega inventor' da fronteira que criou o Poly Station". Dourados News (in Brazilian Portuguese). November 23, 2009. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ 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.
- Barco, Uriel (2021-12-07). "Lanzan Game Station 5, la versión pirata de PlayStation 5". unocero (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- 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
