For game enthusiasts, knowing about a rare prototype console, or even an unreleased game, is like discovering a hidden treasure on an unknown island.What is even more surprising is that one of the prototypes was able to get one of the prototypes in person and show them to the world.This is the case with the recent Nintendo new 3DS X4 and X5 prototypes displayed by Reddit user moreretrograde.

Moreretrograde has confirmed that these are genuine prototypes of Nintendo's new 3DS.In addition, unlike the retail version, the X4 and X5 use slightly lower-quality plastic shells, no refill board slots, and have unique design elements, such as the X4 with a flat gray infrared sensor and no home button.

However, these prototypes have no motherboard and are almost all damaged.

In addition to these prototypes, moreretrograde also gets an unreleased prototype game for Nintendo DS.The user said that the game has no relevant records online and is currently kept by a collector.

These prototypes highlight the iterative nature of game console development, demonstrating early design choices that were later optimized in the final product.Thanks to a dedicated collector like moreretrograde, these clips of the game’s history are preserved for future generations to enjoy.