Super Bases Loaded (Prototype)

Super Bases Loaded (Prototype)
Dump status Released Dumped by Frank Cifaldi Released by Josh Hamblin File release date December 25, 2024 Origin SHVC-2P3B-01 cartridge Lot Steven McKay Auction Ownership Josh Hamblin (2024) Game Super Bases Loaded System SNES

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A prototype of Super Bases Loaded for the SNES.

Notes

• Header uses the japanese title "SUPER PRO. BASE BALL" vs. the final U.S. version header "SUPER BASES LOADED"

WATA certification

Certification Number: 595776-065

Analysis: Frank Cifaldi

Object Analysis:

Object is a bare circuit board displaying part number SHVC-2P3B-01, a known Nintendo-supplied prototyping part. The board appears authentic, and the IC chips have manufacturing dates appropriate to the game's development period. Typewritten labels on both of the data EPROMs identify the game's title, manufacturer, and numerical order.

Data Analysis:

CRC-32: C33751CC

SHA-1: DB69401E80A58024C1006365755BBAA3DFAEB423

SHA-256: C626F51074303854726E1E579E02E9132308778A86B028096FA658BFED57362D

MD-5: 557040D35B623AD4DED9F7A91AE6AD9C

The data differs from the final retail product, and does not resemble any known data available online. I observed no differences in gameplay. An investigation of the code revealed many similarities to the final game, meaning that this is likely near-final. One notable difference is that the game's internal header still uses the Japanese version's title, "SUPER PRO. BASE BALL," as compared to the retail U.S. version's title, "SUPER BASES LOADED."

Provenance Notes:

According to the submitter, this item was purchased from the McLaren Auction Services "Vintage Nintendo Online-Only Auction," which ran from March 25 to April 1, 2022. McLaren claims that these items came from Steve McKay, former "General Manager of the Mexico Division" at Nintendo. Approximately 97 items from this auction were submitted to WATA at once. Given that the auction listings are not archived on McLaren's website, I was unable to verify each individual item as having come from the auction. However, I did view this auction when it was live, and can attest that the scope of this collection is in line with my memory of what was available.

Conclusion:

Given the authentic parts used, the provenance, and the unique data available across the items from this McLaren auction, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.

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