Steven McKay Auction: Difference between revisions

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== Already dumped builds ==

=== Congo's Caper===

<div style="display:flex">{{Wata

|wata_cert=

|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi

|analysis=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. A handwritten label on the game's singular data EPROM denotes the game's title, system, and its version ("final").

Data Analysis:

CRC-32 (Ethernet and PKZIP): 603C748C

SHA-1: 7226CA652B823CC9DB50CAD57FA51C02D3A2FA6D

SHA-256: B422CA04BE881FCB48F0C9F531D791ECDB940FB256C688D7087C231813137171

MD-5: 36F9EE1FD75D2634EFA5C54A88C2076B

Despite its "final" designation, the game's data differs from the final retail game. It is however a match for a ROM available online (No-Intro entry 4025, "Congo's Caper (USA) (Beta)"). That version was originally digitized by me, and I can vouch for its authenticity. No gameplay differences have been observed either by me or online researchers.

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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=== Mario's Time Machine===

<div style="display:flex">{{Wata

|wata_cert=

|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi

|analysis=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. A handwritten label on one of the game's two data EPROMs indicates the game's title and its numerical ordering. A piece of painter's tape covers the second of the two EPROMs, though I believe this was a modification made by the item's submitter.

Data Analysis:

CRC-32 (Ethernet and PKZIP): 8F2AC8F5

SHA-1: 9B4DE3490F0699F8B997D1E3221A249DBD6A9E23

SHA-256: 66BCCA797EDBF5A0967830B0FD20DF04993D8BB679A45CC083ED817D4728FFA3

MD-5: 5C7466A510A5E59D3C0373CFF70A6F03

The data differs from the retail game. It is however a match for a known ROM online, No-Intro entry 3760, "Mario's Time Machine (USA) (Beta)." No gameplay differences with this prototype are known to exist, and none were observed by me.

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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=== Ninja Gaiden===

<div style="display:flex">{{Wata

|wata_cert=

|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi

|analysis=Object Analysis:

Object is an NES cartridge with a simple front label identifying the game's title, as well as its designation of "PROTO-TYPE".

The circuit board inside bares part number NES-SKEPROM-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.

Data Analysis:

(Hash info is for the combined headerless ROM)

CRC-32: 6EEA1B10

SHA-1: 475F5CBC3EF19FFBC2FDB83F4ED7C7AE9912C620

SHA-256: 84F63611B5CC18B6C8DB44F5D43FA74D6B543359507E7E237300A7C034E6D940

MD-5: 01F178D82D0B7669D1C8EE56E7BB31DE

The data differs from the retail version of the game, though it does match a known prototype available online (No Intro entry 2686, "Ninja Gaiden (USA) (BETA)". As documented on the Nintendo Player website, this version of the game features some text differences in one of the game's cutscenes, and has features in place that prevent the player from completing the final boss fight.

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 lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.

}}

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=== Shadow of the Ninja===

<div style="display:flex">{{Wata

|wata_cert=

|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi

|analysis=Object Analysis:

Object is an NES cartridge with no labels affixed.

The circuit board inside bares part number NES-TKEPROM-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. The date noted on the EPROM labels is 10/16, which actually post-dates the game's retail release. I believe that this is because the object is not from the game's initial development period but, rather, is a separate sample version created after the retail game was finalized for manufacturing.

Data Analysis:

(Hash info is for the combined headerless ROM)

CRC-32: 55671C05

SHA-1: C9AD440083BC887F65916FAB614E503598A81032

SHA-256: 07BF8645D90F85593E3892E4AB1970FAC25E3A8977B0C8022004397D21CF75AB

MD-5: 9393D1725F0777A7014D4A73E76544A8

The data differs from the retail version of the game. It is, however, identical to a known prototype (No-Intro number 4752, "Shadow of the Ninja (USA) (Sample)." I can personally verify the authenticity of this ROM, as I digitized it from the collection of retired video game reviewer Ed Semrad. This version of the game displays a unique "SAMPLE" designation on the title screen. No other differences have been noted or observed.

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 lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.

}}

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=== Super Widget===

<div style="display:flex">{{Wata

|wata_cert=

|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi

|analysis=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. The board contains two data EPROMs. One contains a typewritten label indicating the game's manufacturer, title, numerical ordering, and what appears to be a date of 7/30/93. Our research indicates that Nintendo either received or approved of the final game data on 6/28/93.

Data Analysis:

CRC-32 (Ethernet and PKZIP): 37182BA7

SHA-1: 3283FAA2EE233A5F757F274BEA350AE19F502015

SHA-256: DFEACBD56A55716D69A157EE3A0BAAF6E7CAAE60CAC4F6E7E44DA558EF17509B

MD-5: D14C2081CBA838B0C9B3A0C709039CAD

The data differs from the final retail game. It is however a match for a known ROM available on the internet (No-Intro entry 3945, "Super Widget (USA) (Beta)"). No gameplay differences were observed, and none have been reported by researchers online.

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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</gallery></div>

=== War On Wheels===

<div style="display:flex">{{Wata

|wata_cert=

|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi

|analysis=Object Analysis:

War On Wheels is an unreleased game.

Object is an NES cartridge with a handwritten label affixed identifying the game's title. A window is cut out from the front of the cartridge shell, in order to allow room for the game's ROMs to protrude.

The circuit board inside bares part number NES-TSROM-03, a part typically not used for prototyping but, rather, in the manufacturing of retail games. There is wiring present on the singular EPROM present, something that is typically required when using rewritable EPROMs on a retail NES board. Stickers on the game's two present EPROMs identify the game's title and a date that appears to be November 27th, 1990. According to our research, the final version of the game was received by Nintendo on April 11, 1991.

Data Analysis:

(Hash info is for the combined headerless ROM)

CRC-32: 6F12645A

SHA-1: DCD9D204E4A72F3523C61A7E24C9AE2CBBCAF386

SHA-256: B72F21DB39F7711FEC7E0070325BFB7032EEE3CFE33A34BE98B3FBC8B15CA00C

MD-5: EBD0D09FCC153FA4EF7EB89D14938154

Though the game is unreleased, a version of the game is available online (No Intro entry 6680, "War on Wheels (USA) (Proto) (1990)." The prototype submitted is a match for this version.

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 lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.

}}

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</gallery></div>

=== Yo! Noid===

<div style="display:flex">{{Wata

|wata_cert=

|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi

|analysis=Object Analysis:

Object is an NES cartridge with a front label identifying the game as Yo! Noid, with a date of July 12th. Our research indicates that the final version of the game was submitted to Nintendo on August 13th, 1990, and was the game's second submission. Given the slight date discrepency, it is possible this was the original, rejected submission.

The circuit board inside bares part number NES-SKEPROM-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.

Data Analysis:

(Hash info is for the combined headerless ROM)

CRC-32: 6A6FC14C

SHA-1: 7154D31C3592BFC6BBF1B503D349844F4DC4E007

SHA-256: F9184ED04D09413A31A0DA39D19247C31DEF425A5854982907BF1033FAAD1621

MD-5: C91CB324CF0575D550A1361645311CA0

The data differs from the final U.S. retail game, but is a binary match for a known prototype ROM (No-Intro number 2774, "Yo! Noid (USA) (Beta)". As documented in an article on the Nintendo Player webiste, this prototype has differences with in-game text, as well as some minor object placement.

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 lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.

}}

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== Final builds ==

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+== Already dumped builds ==
+=== Congo's Caper===
+<div style="display:flex">{{Wata
+|wata_cert=
+|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi
+|analysis=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. A handwritten label on the game's singular data EPROM denotes the game's title, system, and its version ("final").
+Data Analysis:
+CRC-32 (Ethernet and PKZIP): 603C748C
+SHA-1: 7226CA652B823CC9DB50CAD57FA51C02D3A2FA6D
+SHA-256: B422CA04BE881FCB48F0C9F531D791ECDB940FB256C688D7087C231813137171
+MD-5: 36F9EE1FD75D2634EFA5C54A88C2076B
+Despite its "final" designation, the game's data differs from the final retail game. It is however a match for a ROM available online (No-Intro entry 4025, "Congo's Caper (USA) (Beta)"). That version was originally digitized by me, and I can vouch for its authenticity. No gameplay differences have been observed either by me or online researchers.
+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.
+}}
+<gallery mode=packed>
+PXL_20231105_231439597.jpg
+</gallery></div>
+=== Mario's Time Machine===
+<div style="display:flex">{{Wata
+|wata_cert=
+|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi
+|analysis=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. A handwritten label on one of the game's two data EPROMs indicates the game's title and its numerical ordering. A piece of painter's tape covers the second of the two EPROMs, though I believe this was a modification made by the item's submitter.
+Data Analysis:
+CRC-32 (Ethernet and PKZIP): 8F2AC8F5
+SHA-1: 9B4DE3490F0699F8B997D1E3221A249DBD6A9E23
+SHA-256: 66BCCA797EDBF5A0967830B0FD20DF04993D8BB679A45CC083ED817D4728FFA3
+MD-5: 5C7466A510A5E59D3C0373CFF70A6F03
+The data differs from the retail game. It is however a match for a known ROM online, No-Intro entry 3760, "Mario's Time Machine (USA) (Beta)." No gameplay differences with this prototype are known to exist, and none were observed by me.
+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.
+}}
+<gallery mode=packed>
+PXL_20231105_230726633.jpg
+PXL_20231105_230710344.jpg
+</gallery></div>
+=== Ninja Gaiden===
+<div style="display:flex">{{Wata
+|wata_cert=
+|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi
+|analysis=Object Analysis:
+Object is an NES cartridge with a simple front label identifying the game's title, as well as its designation of "PROTO-TYPE".
+The circuit board inside bares part number NES-SKEPROM-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.
+Data Analysis:
+(Hash info is for the combined headerless ROM)
+CRC-32: 6EEA1B10
+SHA-1: 475F5CBC3EF19FFBC2FDB83F4ED7C7AE9912C620
+SHA-256: 84F63611B5CC18B6C8DB44F5D43FA74D6B543359507E7E237300A7C034E6D940
+MD-5: 01F178D82D0B7669D1C8EE56E7BB31DE
+The data differs from the retail version of the game, though it does match a known prototype available online (No Intro entry 2686, "Ninja Gaiden (USA) (BETA)". As documented on the Nintendo Player website, this version of the game features some text differences in one of the game's cutscenes, and has features in place that prevent the player from completing the final boss fight.
+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 lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.
+}}
+<gallery mode=packed>
+PXL_20231105_185954950.MP.jpg
+PXL_20231105_190001431.jpg
+</gallery></div>
+=== Shadow of the Ninja===
+<div style="display:flex">{{Wata
+|wata_cert=
+|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi
+|analysis=Object Analysis:
+Object is an NES cartridge with no labels affixed.
+The circuit board inside bares part number NES-TKEPROM-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. The date noted on the EPROM labels is 10/16, which actually post-dates the game's retail release. I believe that this is because the object is not from the game's initial development period but, rather, is a separate sample version created after the retail game was finalized for manufacturing.
+Data Analysis:
+(Hash info is for the combined headerless ROM)
+CRC-32: 55671C05
+SHA-1: C9AD440083BC887F65916FAB614E503598A81032
+SHA-256: 07BF8645D90F85593E3892E4AB1970FAC25E3A8977B0C8022004397D21CF75AB
+MD-5: 9393D1725F0777A7014D4A73E76544A8
+The data differs from the retail version of the game. It is, however, identical to a known prototype (No-Intro number 4752, "Shadow of the Ninja (USA) (Sample)." I can personally verify the authenticity of this ROM, as I digitized it from the collection of retired video game reviewer Ed Semrad. This version of the game displays a unique "SAMPLE" designation on the title screen. No other differences have been noted or observed.
+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 lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.
+}}
+<gallery mode=packed>
+PXL_20231105_183805115.MP.jpg
+PXL_20231105_183750573.jpg
+PXL_20231105_183744394.jpg
+</gallery></div>
+=== Super Widget===
+<div style="display:flex">{{Wata
+|wata_cert=
+|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi
+|analysis=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. The board contains two data EPROMs. One contains a typewritten label indicating the game's manufacturer, title, numerical ordering, and what appears to be a date of 7/30/93. Our research indicates that Nintendo either received or approved of the final game data on 6/28/93.
+Data Analysis:
+CRC-32 (Ethernet and PKZIP): 37182BA7
+SHA-1: 3283FAA2EE233A5F757F274BEA350AE19F502015
+SHA-256: DFEACBD56A55716D69A157EE3A0BAAF6E7CAAE60CAC4F6E7E44DA558EF17509B
+MD-5: D14C2081CBA838B0C9B3A0C709039CAD
+The data differs from the final retail game. It is however a match for a known ROM available on the internet (No-Intro entry 3945, "Super Widget (USA) (Beta)"). No gameplay differences were observed, and none have been reported by researchers online.
+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.
+}}
+<gallery mode=packed>
+PXL_20231105_231030226.jpg
+</gallery></div>
+=== War On Wheels===
+<div style="display:flex">{{Wata
+|wata_cert=
+|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi
+|analysis=Object Analysis:
+War On Wheels is an unreleased game.
+Object is an NES cartridge with a handwritten label affixed identifying the game's title. A window is cut out from the front of the cartridge shell, in order to allow room for the game's ROMs to protrude.
+The circuit board inside bares part number NES-TSROM-03, a part typically not used for prototyping but, rather, in the manufacturing of retail games. There is wiring present on the singular EPROM present, something that is typically required when using rewritable EPROMs on a retail NES board. Stickers on the game's two present EPROMs identify the game's title and a date that appears to be November 27th, 1990. According to our research, the final version of the game was received by Nintendo on April 11, 1991.
+Data Analysis:
+(Hash info is for the combined headerless ROM)
+CRC-32: 6F12645A
+SHA-1: DCD9D204E4A72F3523C61A7E24C9AE2CBBCAF386
+SHA-256: B72F21DB39F7711FEC7E0070325BFB7032EEE3CFE33A34BE98B3FBC8B15CA00C
+MD-5: EBD0D09FCC153FA4EF7EB89D14938154
+Though the game is unreleased, a version of the game is available online (No Intro entry 6680, "War on Wheels (USA) (Proto) (1990)." The prototype submitted is a match for this version.
+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 lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.
+}}
+<gallery mode=packed>
+PXL_20231105_184957664.jpg
+PXL_20231105_184930979.jpg
+PXL_20231105_184920246.jpg
+</gallery></div>
+=== Yo! Noid===
+<div style="display:flex">{{Wata
+|wata_cert=
+|analyzed_by=Frank Cifaldi
+|analysis=Object Analysis:
+Object is an NES cartridge with a front label identifying the game as Yo! Noid, with a date of July 12th. Our research indicates that the final version of the game was submitted to Nintendo on August 13th, 1990, and was the game's second submission. Given the slight date discrepency, it is possible this was the original, rejected submission.
+The circuit board inside bares part number NES-SKEPROM-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.
+Data Analysis:
+(Hash info is for the combined headerless ROM)
+CRC-32: 6A6FC14C
+SHA-1: 7154D31C3592BFC6BBF1B503D349844F4DC4E007
+SHA-256: F9184ED04D09413A31A0DA39D19247C31DEF425A5854982907BF1033FAAD1621
+MD-5: C91CB324CF0575D550A1361645311CA0
+The data differs from the final U.S. retail game, but is a binary match for a known prototype ROM (No-Intro number 2774, "Yo! Noid (USA) (Beta)". As documented in an article on the Nintendo Player webiste, this prototype has differences with in-game text, as well as some minor object placement.
+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 lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.
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 == Final builds ==