Beta version, or simply "beta", is used to identify software that is undergoing pre-release testing in its development cycle. Such software may be packaged to undergo testing by individuals other than the developer.[1]
Pippin beta software[]
Japan[]
In December 1995, Bandai manufactured 3,000 Pippin Power Player prototypes for development; many were bundled with a pre-release set of demonstration or beta software.[2] Beta versions of Japanese releases can be identified by the Pippin logo's position at the bottom right corner of the cover art, instead of the upper right as seen in standard retail units.[3]
| Pippin pre-release software (Power Player set) | Beta Product ID | Beta Release Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franky Online (v.Beta 1) | PIP@005 | 1995-12 | (1 of 4) |
| Internet Kit (Beta version 「β バージヨン」) | PIP@006 | 1995-12 | (2 of 4) |
| Music ISLAND vol.1: Peter and the Wolf | ??? | 1995-12 | (3 of 4) |
| Tropic Island | ??? | 1995-12 | (4 of 4) |
| PipMusic | ??? | (did not ship) | |
| PipWorks (or PippinWorks) | ??? | (became TV Works) |
Beta version of Internet Kit
Version "Beta 1" of Franky Online
Early version of Music ISLAND: Peter and the Wolf
Early version of Tropic Island
Other titles which changed names before release[]
| Pippin software working title | Product ID | Release Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandai Town | BDB-005 | 1996-03-28 | (became Atmark Town) |
| Fortuna | BDE-10003 | 1996-03 | (became Fortullia) |
| Mama Diary | BDE-10012 | 1996 | (became Gokigen Mama no Omakase Diary) |
| Taroto Mistery | BDE-10003 | 1996-03 | (became Tarot Mystery) |
United States[]
| Pippin @WORLD beta disc | Product ID | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| @WORLD Browser Online Suite Premium (Beta) | 41458 | 1996-12 | — |
| Home Depot (Pippin) | — | 1996-10-04 | (not authenticated) |
| Mr. Potato Head (Pippin) | — | — | (not authenticated) |
| Racing Days for @World | — | 1996-10-02 | (not authenticated) |
| Terror T.R.A.X. (Beta) | — | 1996-09-27 | (not authenticated) |
Beta version of @WORLD Browser, a.k.a. Online Suite Premium
Beta version of Terror T.R.A.X. on an unauthenticated CD-R
References[]
- ↑ ARCHIVED: What is beta software?, Indiana University Knowledge Base. 2018-01-18.
- ↑ Pippin Atmark Black Box for Business Use ULTRA RARE Bandai Japan NMINT by Tokyo Toy Factory, eBay. 2018-08-11.
See also[]
- Category: Pippin demo titles
- List of Pippin titles
- List of unreleased Pippin titles
- Software Development Kit
External links[]
- Beta Software at The Tech Terms Computer Dictionary
- Software release life cycle: Beta at Wikipedia
