PS1

The PS1, also known as the PlayStation 1, is Sony's first PlayStation console. Featuring a disc drive, the system was a host to many popular game series like Final Fantasy, Crash Bandicoot, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, and many more.

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Brand
Sony
Original Release Date
September 9, 1995
Hardware Versions
PS1
Original MSRP (USD)
$299, £299
Weight
3.2 lbs

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Classic PS1 RPG Gets Fan 4K PC Port

A dedicated team of modders is currently working on an unofficial 4K resolution and 60 frames PC port for a 32-bit classic RPG from the PS1 era.

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Final Fantasy 8 Director Reveals One Feature That Would Change in a Remake

The game director of Final Fantasy 8 believes one of the PS1 classic's mechanics needs to be reworked in a hypothetical remake.

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25 Years Later, the Original Silent Hill Still Has the Series' Best Atmosphere

On the 25th anniversary of the release of Silent Hill, it's apparent that no other survival horror game quite matches its oppressive atmosphere.

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PlayStation Gamer Designs Retro PS1 Cases for Modern Games

A PlayStation fan creates a neat fusion of old and new with custom PS1 cases to store their PS5 games, complete with all the classic details.

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Fan-made Bloodborne Kart Game Is Getting Delayed

The developers of the fan-made PlayStation 1 demake-styled kart racer, Bloodborne Kart, announces that it will be getting delayed.

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Best M-Rated PS1 Games, Ranked

There were games on the PS1 for all ages, and many iconic titles happened to be rated "M" for Mature.

Hardest PS1 Games Published By Ubisoft, Ranked
5 Hardest PS1 Games Published By Ubisoft, Ranked

Not all PlayStation 1 games were easy to beat. Here are some of the most difficult titles that Ubisoft published for the classic console.

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The 6 Best Indie Games With Convincing PS1-Style Graphics

The PlayStation 1 might be long gone, but its shadow remains. A few indie games harbor back to the PS1 era by adopting its graphical style.

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What Happened With the Hogs of War Kickstarter

Hogs of War Lardcore just wrapped up its Kickstarter campaign, raising only a third of the goal Urbanscan Limited set out to reach.

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Gamer Builds Their Own Nintendo PlayStation System Using a SNES and PS1

A gamer manages to build their own working version of the Nintendo PlayStation console, which is able to play PlayStation 1 games.

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Pub Bathroom Still Has Advertisement for 24 Year Old PS1 Cult Classic

A player recently finds a 24-year-old PlayStation 1 cult classic game ad in a pub restroom, sparking some nostalgia among fans.

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The 8 Most Iconic Console Startup Sequences In Gaming History, Ranked
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The sounds and visuals of the following startup screens are likely burned into the minds of many players... although that's not a bad thing!

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Great PS1 Boss Fights: Final Fantasy VII (left), Metal Gear Solid (middle), Tomb Raider (right)
5 Best Boss Fights In PS1 Games

Several boss fights throughout the PS1's lifespan have become legendary. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Hunter Drones are the First Step Toward an Iconic Villain Faction

Marvel's Spider-Man 3 will have a ton of robot and drone parts lying about that one cybernetics enthusiast could make use of in a third installment.

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Best Romances In PS1 Games

The original PlayStation was known for having some of the best stories in gaming, and a lot of them put a big focus on romance.

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - How to Get Exile Outfit and Colors

Exile is a Jedi robe hidden on the planet Jedha; here’s how to get this cosmetic and unlock its colors in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Hardest PS1 Strategy Games, Ranked (Featured Image) - XCOM Terror From The Deep + Red Alert Retaliation + Shadow Of The Horned Rat
Hardest PS1 Strategy and Tactics Games, Ranked

Here are the toughest strategy and tactics games ever released on the original PlayStation, ranked from easiest to hardest.

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8 Best Crash Bandicoot Clones From The PS1 Era

The first PlayStation era saw many games highly similar to Crash Bandicoot pop up after its initial success.

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10 Best Characters That Debuted On The PS1

Some of gaming's most famous characters witnessed their debut on the PlayStation 1.

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8 Best PS1 Anime Games, Ranked

Games based on an anime series have been common even on earlier consoles like the first PlayStation.