Polaris 2-17-83

 

This is a rare Tigervision prototype for Polaris.  Notice how the label is just a picture of the game box!  Also of note is that the case is blue (probably from King Kong), where as the final Polaris case was white.  This prototype is almost the same as the final release with only a few cosmetic differences.

 

Prototype Differences
The title screen text flashes.  This was removed from the final NTSC version but put back in the PAL version.

The copyright text is slightly different.  The prototype makes no mention of Taito and the copyright symbol is larger.
The clouds and sun are darker on the first screen.
Your sub is positioned at the bottom of the screen instead of being in the middle on the second screen.

 

 

Notice how the title screen text is gray.  This is because it's actually flashing (trust me).

 

No mention of Taito?  I bet the lawyers had something to say about that...

 

Is the Copyright symbol big enough for ya?

 

Notice how your sub is positioned at the bottom of the screen instead of the middle.

 

Here's the final version with the Taito copyright

 

And here's the normal sized copyright symbol

 

 

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