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Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (Sep 22, 2005 prototype)

2026-09-08T20:22:13Z

FulGer:

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A prototype of '''Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones''' for Java ME.

This early Java mobile prototype of Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones offers a fascinating look at the game during its transitional development phase, when it was still heavily built upon the original Kindred Blades concept.
Sharing strong aesthetic and mechanical ties to Warrior Within Mobile, Build 0.2.5 features substantial structural, narrative, and combat differences compared to the final commercial release (v1.1.5).

==Notes==
* At this point, this game was titled ''Prince of Persia 3''.
* The available prototype version is for the Motorola "Triplets" cell phone series.
* UI & Visuals: Reuses UI, fonts, and art assets from ''Warrior Within Mobile''. The Prince retains his ''Warrior Within'' model.
* Level Access: Levels 1–9 are unlocked by default; Level 10 is unfinished and uncompletable.
* Unused Content: Contains a non-functional "Survival Mode" menu option and expanded storyline dialogues reflecting the original ''Kindred Blades'' plot.
* Cut Combat Features: Includes 10 secondary throwing knives to hit distant targets/switches, and an exclusive Dark Prince special move (keys 2–8).
* Gameplay Differences: Allows manual time-slowdown using 5 Sand slots at any point. Enemy AI is more aggressive and attacks the Prince while wall-climbing.
* Enemy Roster: Features cut archers, early swordsmen, and reused God of War Mobile Minotaurs. Defeated enemies drop health potions instead of weapons. Giant serpents are absent.
* Harder Chariot Races: Driving sections feature far more obstacles (trenches, boulders, catapult fire) resulting in instant death.
* Instability: Prone to crashes, soft-locks, and collision bugs where the player falls through textures.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones}}}}}}

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (Sep 17, 2004 demo)

2026-09-06T14:56:00Z

FulGer:

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{{Download
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==Notes==
* This demo comes from Xbox Magazine December 2004 Issue #38.
*Has Prince of Persia 2 beta logo, it is early gameplay compared to the official version and the tutorial is necessary.
*Miscellaneous Notes:
**Game is emulatable (in Xemu): Yes (as of Aug 13, 2026).
**Game contains dongle protection: No.

==Research==

===Cheats===
The Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: Warrior Within still contains the internal cheat system originally used during Sands of Time development. Although the cheat menu was removed from the final demo, the underlying functionality remained present within the game's data.

This patch restores those hidden cheats, allowing players to use features such as Fly Mode, other developer functions that were left disabled in the retail demo are unknown.

Special thanks to FulGer for researching the game's data files and making this restoration possible. The OVA cheat variable is located at offset 0x000003E4 in prince.bf.

*DEBUG CONTROLS:

DPAD UP-> Fly mode.
DPAD DOWN-> Fly mode.

There are other unknown keys to activate a debug menu and change camera mode.

==Videos==
https://youtu.be/pHZXnOrxzPY?si=kmR6qLPjQnkQx2vG

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: Warrior Within}}}}

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (Sep 17, 2004 demo)

2026-09-06T14:55:17Z

FulGer:

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{{Download
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==Notes==
* This demo comes from Xbox Magazine December 2004 Issue #38.
*Has Prince of Persia 2 beta logo, it is early gameplay compared to the official version and the tutorial is necessary.
*Miscellaneous Notes:
**Game is emulatable (in Xemu): Yes (as of Aug 13, 2026).
**Game contains dongle protection: No.

==Research==

===Cheats===
The Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: Warrior Within still contains the internal cheat system originally used during Sands of Time development. Although the cheat menu was removed from the final demo, the underlying functionality remained present within the game's data.

This patch restores those hidden cheats, allowing players to use features such as Fly Mode, other developer functions that were left disabled in the retail demo are unknown.

Special thanks to FulGer for researching the game's data files and making this restoration possible. The OVA cheat variable is located at offset 0x000003E4 in prince.bf.

*DEBUG CONTROLS:

DPAD UP-> Fly mode.
DPAD DOWN-> Fly mode.

There are other unknown keys to activate a debug menu and change camera mode.

==Videos==
https://youtu.be/pHZXnOrxzPY?si=kmR6qLPjQnkQx2vG

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: Warrior Within}}}}

File:Pop5 demo cheats.zip

2026-09-06T14:54:22Z

FulGer:

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (Sep 17, 2004 demo)

2026-08-26T10:11:23Z

FulGer:

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{{Download
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}}

==Notes==
* This demo comes from Xbox Magazine December 2004 Issue #38.
*Has Prince of Persia 2 beta logo, it is early gameplay compared to the official version and the tutorial is necessary.
*Miscellaneous Notes:
**Game is emulatable (in Xemu): Yes (as of Aug 13, 2026).
**Game contains dongle protection: No.

==Research==

===Cheats===
The Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: Warrior Within still contains the internal cheat system originally used during Sands of Time development. Although the cheat menu was removed from the final demo, the underlying functionality remained present within the game's data.

This patch restores those hidden cheats, allowing players to use features such as Fly Mode, other developer functions that were left disabled in the retail demo are unknown.

Special thanks to FulGer for researching the game's data files and making this restoration possible. The OVA cheat variable is located at offset 0x000003E4 in prince.bf.

*DEBUG CONTROLS:

DPAD UP-> Fly mode.
DPAD DOWN-> Fly mode.

==Videos==
https://youtu.be/pHZXnOrxzPY?si=kmR6qLPjQnkQx2vG

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: Warrior Within}}}}

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (Sep 17, 2004 demo)

2026-08-26T09:18:51Z

FulGer:

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{{Download
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==Notes==
* This demo comes from Xbox Magazine December 2004 Issue #38.
*Has Prince of Persia 2 beta logo, it is early gameplay compared to the official version and the tutorial is necessary.
*Miscellaneous Notes:
**Game is emulatable (in Xemu): Yes (as of Aug 13, 2026).
**Game contains dongle protection: No.

==Research==

===Cheats===
The Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: Warrior Within still contains the internal cheat system originally used during Sands of Time development. Although the cheat menu was removed from the final demo, the underlying functionality remained present within the game's data.

This patch restores those hidden cheats, allowing players to use features such as Fly Mode, other developer functions that were left disabled in the retail demo are unknown.

Special thanks to FulGer for researching the game's data files and making this restoration possible. The OVA cheat variable is located at offset 0x000003E4 in prince.bf.

*DEBUG CONTROLS:

DPAD UP-> Fly mode.
DPAD DOWN-> Fly mode.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: Warrior Within}}}}

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (Sep 17, 2004 demo)

2026-08-13T16:59:29Z

FulGer:

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (Sep 17, 2004 demo)

2026-08-10T16:29:16Z

FulGer:

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (Sep 17, 2004 demo)

2026-08-10T16:26:59Z

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2026-08-10T16:22:31Z

FulGer:

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

2026-08-10T16:15:16Z

FulGer:

{{Prototype
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{{Download
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{{Download|file=prince_bf_cheats_unused_levels.zip|title=Modded Prince.bf (cheats enabled + unused levels)}}
==Notes==
* This prototype comes from Xbox Magazine November 2003 Issue #24.
* Compared to the final retail release, the demo contains numerous differences, including altered level layouts, unfinished cutscenes, missing voice acting and sound effects, and several leftover assets from the game's beta development.
* One of the most significant discoveries is a complete sequence of hidden playable levels that remain inside the demo's files. These levels are inaccessible during normal gameplay and can only be reached by modifying the demo.
* None of these hidden levels are present in any of the known PlayStation 2 demo builds. Based on their internal filenames, it is unknown whether Ubisoft originally intended to extend the Xbox demo with additional content before cutting it, or if these stages were created for an internal preview build and accidentally left inside the Xbox demo.
*DEBUG CONTROLS:

DPAD UP-> Enables Freecam.
DPAD LEFT -> Changes Weapon.
DPAD DOWN-> Increases\ Decreases Health.
DPAD RIGHT -> Spawns Farah (works only in levels she's in).
SELECT -> Game Over.
R3-> Fly Mode.

*Miscellaneous Notes:
** Game is emulatable (Xemu): Yes (as of July 14, 2026).
** Game contains dongle protection: No.

==Research==

===Hidden unused levels===

* '''01_GP01_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''01_GP01_E3_Cour''.
** Opening cutscene has no voice acting.
** Unlike the final game, the Prince does not wear his hood.
** Completing the level loads ''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'' instead of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.

* '''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Battle sequence differs significantly from the final game.
** Contains several layout differences.

* '''04_GP61_Cour_Interieure'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Features multiple layout differences.
** Sand Birds have no sound effects.

* '''06_GP24_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''05_GP14_E3_Long'' instead of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.

* '''05_GP14_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Trap sound effects are missing.
** Ends prematurely before the Sand Vision sequence and loads ''07_GP61_Remparts'' instead of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.

* '''07_GP61_Remparts'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** Features the unused enemy ''Sand Archer''.

* '''08_GP62_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.
** Cutscene has no voice acting.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''02_GP01_Hourglass'' instead of ''09_GP81_Tomb''.

* '''02_GP01_Hourglass'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** The Prince appears shirtless, likely for continuity with the previous hidden level, although this does not match the final game's story.
** Two ''Sand Archer'' enemies are present, whereas no enemies appear in the retail version.

===Cheats===

The Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time still contains the internal cheat system originally used in the E3 2003 demo. Although the cheat menu was removed from the final demo, the underlying functionality remained present within the game's data.

This patch restores those hidden cheats, allowing players to use features such as Fly Mode, weapon switching, health and sand manipulation, and other developer functions that were left disabled in the retail demo. The cheats also work in the demo's hidden and unused levels, making it easier to explore content that was never intended to be accessible.

Special thanks to Dekamaru for researching the game's data files and making the restoration possible.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time}}
{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake}}
}}

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

2026-07-22T09:13:56Z

FulGer:

{{Prototype
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|unreleased=No
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{{Download
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}}
{{Download|file=prince_bf_cheats_unused_levels.zip|title=Modded Prince.bf (cheats enabled + unused levels)}}

==Notes==
* This prototype comes from Xbox Magazine November 2003 Issue #24.
* Compared to the final retail release, the demo contains numerous differences, including altered level layouts, unfinished cutscenes, missing voice acting and sound effects, and several leftover assets from the game's beta development.
* One of the most significant discoveries is a complete sequence of hidden playable levels that remain inside the demo's files. These levels are inaccessible during normal gameplay and can only be reached by modifying the demo.
* None of these hidden levels are present in any of the known PlayStation 2 demo builds. Based on their internal filenames, it is unknown whether Ubisoft originally intended to extend the Xbox demo with additional content before cutting it, or if these stages were created for an internal preview build and accidentally left inside the Xbox demo.
*DEBUG CONTROLS:

DPAD UP-> Enables Freecam.
DPAD LEFT -> Changes Weapon.
DPAD DOWN-> Increases\ Decreases Health.
DPAD RIGHT -> Spawns Farah (works only in levels she's in).
SELECT -> Game Over.
R3-> Fly Mode.

*Miscellaneous Notes:
** Game is emulatable (Xemu): Yes (as of July 14, 2026).
** Game contains dongle protection: No.

==Research==

===Hidden unused levels===

* '''01_GP01_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''01_GP01_E3_Cour''.
** Opening cutscene has no voice acting.
** Unlike the final game, the Prince does not wear his hood.
** Completing the level loads ''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'' instead of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.

* '''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Battle sequence differs significantly from the final game.
** Contains several layout differences.

* '''04_GP61_Cour_Interieure'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Features multiple layout differences.
** Sand Birds have no sound effects.

* '''06_GP24_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''05_GP14_E3_Long'' instead of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.

* '''05_GP14_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Trap sound effects are missing.
** Ends prematurely before the Sand Vision sequence and loads ''07_GP61_Remparts'' instead of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.

* '''07_GP61_Remparts'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** Features the unused enemy ''Sand Archer''.

* '''08_GP62_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.
** Cutscene has no voice acting.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''02_GP01_Hourglass'' instead of ''09_GP81_Tomb''.

* '''02_GP01_Hourglass'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** The Prince appears shirtless, likely for continuity with the previous hidden level, although this does not match the final game's story.
** Two ''Sand Archer'' enemies are present, whereas no enemies appear in the retail version.

===Cheats===

The Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time still contains the internal cheat system originally used in the E3 2003 demo. Although the cheat menu was removed from the final demo, the underlying functionality remained present within the game's data.

This patch restores those hidden cheats, allowing players to use features such as Fly Mode, weapon switching, health and sand manipulation, and other developer functions that were left disabled in the retail demo. The cheats also work in the demo's hidden and unused levels, making it easier to explore content that was never intended to be accessible.

Special thanks to Dekamaru for researching the game's data files and making the restoration possible.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time}}
{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake}}
}}

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

2026-07-22T09:05:40Z

FulGer:

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{{Download
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}}
{{Download|file=prince_bf_cheats_unused_levels.zip|title=Modded Prince.bf (cheats enabled + unused levels)}}

==Notes==
* This prototype comes from Xbox Magazine November 2003 Issue #24.
* Compared to the final retail release, the demo contains numerous differences, including altered level layouts, unfinished cutscenes, missing voice acting and sound effects, and several leftover assets from the game's beta development.
* One of the most significant discoveries is a complete sequence of hidden playable levels that remain inside the demo's files. These levels are inaccessible during normal gameplay and can only be reached by modifying the demo.
* None of these hidden levels are present in any of the known PlayStation 2 demo builds. Based on their internal filenames, it is unknown whether Ubisoft originally intended to extend the Xbox demo with additional content before cutting it, or if these stages were created for an internal preview build and accidentally left inside the Xbox demo.

==Research==

===Hidden unused levels===

* '''01_GP01_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''01_GP01_E3_Cour''.
** Opening cutscene has no voice acting.
** Unlike the final game, the Prince does not wear his hood.
** Completing the level loads ''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'' instead of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.

* '''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Battle sequence differs significantly from the final game.
** Contains several layout differences.

* '''04_GP61_Cour_Interieure'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Features multiple layout differences.
** Sand Birds have no sound effects.

* '''06_GP24_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''05_GP14_E3_Long'' instead of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.

* '''05_GP14_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Trap sound effects are missing.
** Ends prematurely before the Sand Vision sequence and loads ''07_GP61_Remparts'' instead of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.

* '''07_GP61_Remparts'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** Features the unused enemy ''Sand Archer''.

* '''08_GP62_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.
** Cutscene has no voice acting.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''02_GP01_Hourglass'' instead of ''09_GP81_Tomb''.

* '''02_GP01_Hourglass'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** The Prince appears shirtless, likely for continuity with the previous hidden level, although this does not match the final game's story.
** Two ''Sand Archer'' enemies are present, whereas no enemies appear in the retail version.

===Cheats===

The Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time still contains the internal cheat system originally used in the E3 2003 demo. Although the cheat menu was removed from the final demo, the underlying functionality remained present within the game's data.

This patch restores those hidden cheats, allowing players to use features such as Fly Mode, weapon switching, health and sand manipulation, and other developer functions that were left disabled in the retail demo. The cheats also work in the demo's hidden and unused levels, making it easier to explore content that was never intended to be accessible.

Special thanks to Dekamaru for researching the game's data files and making the restoration possible.

*Miscellaneous Notes:
** Game is emulatable (Xemu): Yes (as of July 14, 2026).
** Game contains dongle protection: No.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time}}
{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake}}
}}

File:Prince bf cheats unused levels.zip

2026-07-22T09:00:26Z

FulGer:

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

2026-07-22T08:41:35Z

FulGer:

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|release_date={{RegionDate|US|Nov 18, 2003}} {{RegionDate|EU|Feb 20, 2004}}
|unreleased=No
}}
{{Download
|external=https://archive.org/download/pop4demo/pop4demo.iso
}}

==Notes==
* This prototype comes from Xbox Magazine November 2003 Issue #24.
* Compared to the final retail release, the demo contains numerous differences, including altered level layouts, unfinished cutscenes, missing voice acting and sound effects, and several leftover assets from the game's beta development.
* One of the most significant discoveries is a complete sequence of hidden playable levels that remain inside the demo's files. These levels are inaccessible during normal gameplay and can only be reached by modifying the demo.
* None of these hidden levels are present in any of the known PlayStation 2 demo builds. Based on their internal filenames, it is unknown whether Ubisoft originally intended to extend the Xbox demo with additional content before cutting it, or if these stages were created for an internal preview build and accidentally left inside the Xbox demo.

==Research==

===Hidden unused levels===

* '''01_GP01_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''01_GP01_E3_Cour''.
** Opening cutscene has no voice acting.
** Unlike the final game, the Prince does not wear his hood.
** Completing the level loads ''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'' instead of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.

* '''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Battle sequence differs significantly from the final game.
** Contains several layout differences.

* '''04_GP61_Cour_Interieure'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Features multiple layout differences.
** Sand Birds have no sound effects.

* '''06_GP24_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''05_GP14_E3_Long'' instead of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.

* '''05_GP14_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Trap sound effects are missing.
** Ends prematurely before the Sand Vision sequence and loads ''07_GP61_Remparts'' instead of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.

* '''07_GP61_Remparts'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** Features the unused enemy ''Sand Archer''.

* '''08_GP62_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.
** Cutscene has no voice acting.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''02_GP01_Hourglass'' instead of ''09_GP81_Tomb''.

* '''02_GP01_Hourglass'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** The Prince appears shirtless, likely for continuity with the previous hidden level, although this does not match the final game's story.
** Two ''Sand Archer'' enemies are present, whereas no enemies appear in the retail version.

===Cheats===

The Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time still contains the internal cheat system originally used in the E3 2003 demo. Although the cheat menu was removed from the final demo, the underlying functionality remained present within the game's data.

This patch restores those hidden cheats, allowing players to use features such as Fly Mode, weapon switching, health and sand manipulation, and other developer functions that were left disabled in the retail demo. The cheats also work in the demo's hidden and unused levels, making it easier to explore content that was never intended to be accessible.

Special thanks to Dekamaru for researching the game's data files and making the restoration possible.

*Miscellaneous Notes:
** Game is emulatable (Xemu): Yes (as of July 14, 2026).
** Game contains dongle protection: No.

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{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake}}
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

2026-07-14T18:39:03Z

FulGer:

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==Notes==
* This prototype comes from **Xbox Magazine November 2003 Issue #24**.
* Compared to the final retail release, the demo contains numerous differences, including altered level layouts, unfinished cutscenes, missing voice acting and sound effects, and several leftover assets from the game's beta development.
* One of the most significant discoveries is a complete sequence of hidden playable levels that remain inside the demo's files. These levels are inaccessible during normal gameplay and can only be reached by modifying the demo.
* None of these hidden levels are present in any of the known PlayStation 2 demo builds. Based on their internal filenames, it is unknown whether Ubisoft originally intended to extend the Xbox demo with additional content before cutting it, or if these stages were created for an internal preview build and accidentally left inside the Xbox demo.

===Hidden Playable Levels===

* '''01_GP01_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''01_GP01_E3_Cour''.
** Opening cutscene has no voice acting.
** Unlike the final game, the Prince does not wear his hood.
** Completing the level loads ''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'' instead of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.

* '''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Battle sequence differs significantly from the final game.
** Contains several layout differences.

* '''04_GP61_Cour_Interieure'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Features multiple layout differences.
** Sand Birds have no sound effects.

* '''06_GP24_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''05_GP14_E3_Long'' instead of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.

* '''05_GP14_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Trap sound effects are missing.
** Ends prematurely before the Sand Vision sequence and loads ''07_GP61_Remparts'' instead of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.

* '''07_GP61_Remparts'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** Features the unused enemy ''Sand Archer''.

* '''08_GP62_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.
** Cutscene has no voice acting.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''02_GP01_Hourglass'' instead of ''09_GP81_Tomb''.

* '''02_GP01_Hourglass'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** The Prince appears shirtless, likely for continuity with the previous hidden level, although this does not match the final game's story.
** Two ''Sand Archer'' enemies are present, whereas no enemies appear in the retail version.

*Miscellaneous Notes:
** Game is emulatable (Xemu): Yes (as of July 14, 2026).
** Game contains dongle protection: No.

{{Prototype Footer|{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time}}
{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake}}
}}

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

2026-07-14T18:18:25Z

FulGer:

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{{Download
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==Notes==

* This prototype comes from **Xbox Magazine November 2003 Issue #24**.
* Compared to the final retail release, the demo contains numerous differences, including altered level layouts, unfinished cutscenes, missing voice acting and sound effects, and several leftover assets from the game's beta development.
* One of the most significant discoveries is a complete sequence of hidden playable levels that remain inside the demo's files. These levels are inaccessible during normal gameplay and can only be reached by modifying the demo.
* None of these hidden levels are present in any of the known PlayStation 2 demo builds. Based on their internal filenames, it is unknown whether Ubisoft originally intended to extend the Xbox demo with additional content before cutting it, or if these stages were created for an internal preview build and accidentally left inside the Xbox demo.

===Hidden Playable Levels===

* '''01_GP01_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''01_GP01_E3_Cour''.
** Opening cutscene has no voice acting.
** Unlike the final game, the Prince does not wear his hood.
** Completing the level loads ''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'' instead of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.

* '''03_GP11_GreatHall_Fight'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Battle sequence differs significantly from the final game.
** Contains several layout differences.

* '''04_GP61_Cour_Interieure'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Features multiple layout differences.
** Sand Birds have no sound effects.

* '''06_GP24_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''06_GP24_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''05_GP14_E3_Long'' instead of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.

* '''05_GP14_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''05_GP14_E3_Cour''.
** Contains layout differences.
** Trap sound effects are missing.
** Ends prematurely before the Sand Vision sequence and loads ''07_GP61_Remparts'' instead of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.

* '''07_GP61_Remparts'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** Features the unused enemy ''Sand Archer''.

* '''08_GP62_E3_Long'''
** Unused variant of ''08_GP62_E3_Cour''.
** Cutscene has no voice acting.
** Contains layout differences.
** Completing the level loads ''02_GP01_Hourglass'' instead of ''09_GP81_Tomb''.

* '''02_GP01_Hourglass'''
** Completely unused in the demo.
** Contains layout differences.
** The Prince appears shirtless, likely for continuity with the previous hidden level, although this does not match the final game's story.
** Two ''Sand Archer'' enemies are present, whereas no enemies appear in the retail version.

*Miscellaneous Notes:

** Game is emulatable (Xemu): Yes (as of July 14, 2026).
** Game contains dongle protection: No.

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{{Navbox prototype|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake}}
}}

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

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FulGer:

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

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FulGer:

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

2026-07-14T18:05:15Z

FulGer:

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2026-07-14T18:03:38Z

FulGer: Title screen from the original Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. This image was extracted directly from the prototype build and represents the game's startup title screen.

== Summary ==
Title screen from the original Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. This image was extracted directly from the prototype build and represents the game's startup title screen.

File:Prince of Persia- The Sands of Time (demo)-title.png

2026-07-14T17:58:42Z

FulGer: Title screen from the original Xbox demo of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. This image was extracted directly from the prototype build and represents the game's startup title screen.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Jul 18, 2003 demo)

2026-07-14T17:55:25Z

FulGer:

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