In August 2019, we got the first official look at the development kiT of PlayStation 5. The hardware stood out for its peculiar design and large dimensions, so players made several jokes about it, comparing it to a food warming machine.
A very clever player took up this idea to sell a unit of said kit and go unnoticed by Sony. The eBay user offered the hardware as a PizzaStation 5, a device for heating frozen pizzas. He even designed a spatula with the PlayStation logo and included 3 pizzas in the package.
The peculiar hardware sold for more than $6000 USD, as it is a very rare item highly sought after by collectors. This is because these types of kits are only given to development studios. The curious thing is that the hardware resurfaced and is news again, although in reality, the sale took place in 2021.
Yes, a PS5 development kit was sold as a pizza warmer
The peculiar eBay listing quickly went viral years ago, as players believed it was an excellent way to promote the sale of the PS5 development kit. The seller offered the system as a pizza slice warmer, so he placed one on the system.
For years, the development kit's design has caught the attention of many people. Some players believe it indeed looks like a pizza warmer since a slice fits perfectly in its front part.
The item, a controller, the spatula, and the 3 pizzas eventually sold for $6050 USD. Humor was not lacking in the seller's listing, who claimed the system was from Pizza Interactive Entertainment Europe.
In case you didn't know, a development kit consists of specialized hardware and a set of tools provided by the console manufacturer. It is sent to developers so they can create, test, and optimize their games before the system's launch.
Previously, eBay blocked the auction of PlayStation 5 development kits and is believed to have removed the items to avoid problems with Sony. That’s why a clever seller decided to offer it as a pizza warming machine.
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