Sony Veteran Remembers 'Almost Finished' Video Game for the Canceled Nintendo PlayStation Console

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida recently shared fascinating insights into his early career, including his experience with the legendary Nintendo PlayStation prototype. In an interview with MinnMax, Yoshida recounted his journey at Sony, starting with his work alongside Ken Kutaragi, the visionary behind the original PlayStation. Yoshida joined Kutaragi's team in February 1993, during the development of the console that ultimately launched. However, new recruits also got a firsthand look at the ill-fated Nintendo PlayStation.

The game itself remains something of a mystery. Yoshida likened it to a contemporary space shooter, possibly Sega CD's Silpheed, which streamed assets from a CD. He couldn't recall the developer or its origin (U.S. or Japan). However, regarding the game's potential survival in Sony's archives, Yoshida offered a hopeful outlook:

"I wouldn't be surprised," he stated. "It was on a CD, so… yeah."

The Nintendo PlayStation is a highly sought-after collector's item, its unreleased status making it a captivating piece of gaming history. Its prototype has frequently appeared in auctions and among collectors.

The prospect of this unreleased Sony space shooter seeing the light of day is intriguing. It's not unprecedented; Nintendo famously released Star Fox 2 years after its cancellation. Perhaps this lost piece of gaming history could one day emerge from the shadows.