"The prototype sold for a whopping $45,000. Collectors were naturally skeptical of the listing, considering that the board listed in the photos doesn't match other NES prototype boards from the era."
"While the Gold Version of Punch-Out!! was distributed to winners of a tournament a month before the release, Nintendo announced Punch-Out!! for the NES at the 1987 Winter Consumer Electronics Show."
"The shared ROM reveals a lot of weird differences between the prototype and the final release of the game, including an opening credits roll that mentions two fighters named Rockyhead and Mongol Khan."
A prototype version of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! was auctioned for $45,000 and is now available online. This version is distinct from the Japanese-only Gold Version and the later Mr. Dream version. Skepticism surrounded the auction due to discrepancies in the prototype's board and artwork. The Video Game History Foundation confirmed the prototype's legitimacy, noting its announcement at the 1987 Winter Consumer Electronics Show. The shared ROM reveals unique differences, including characters Rockyhead and Mongol Khan, not found in the final game.
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