Refurbished Sony PlayStation 1 Refurbished

Refurbished Sony PlayStation 1 Refurbished Description

The Sony PlayStation 1 (also known as the PS1 or PSX) is a landmark 32-bit home video game console. It was Sony's first entry into the console market and became the first computer entertainment platform to ship over 100 million units. 

Key Features & Capabilities

CD-ROM Storage: Transitioned gaming from cartridges to 650MB compact discs, allowing for high-quality audio, full-motion video (FMV), and massive game worlds at a lower manufacturing cost.

3D Graphics Power: Primarily designed for 3D polygon graphics, it delivered visual clarity and transparency effects that defined the fifth generation of gaming.

Multimedia Functionality: Beyond gaming, it functioned as a standard audio CD player.

Innovative Controls: Introduced the iconic DualShock controller featuring dual analog sticks and vibration feedback, which eventually became an industry standard.

Save System: Utilised removable Memory Cards to store game progress, a significant convenience over previous battery-backed cartridges.

Technical Specifications

Component Details

Processor (CPU) MIPS R3000A 32-bit RISC @ 33.87 MHz

Memory (RAM) 2 MB Main RAM, 1 MB Video RAM

Graphics (GPU) Up to 360,000 polygons/sec; 16.7 million colours

Resolution 256×224 to 640×480 pixels

Audio 16-bit, 24-channel ADPCM

Original "Fat" Model: The iconic grey unit with a top-loading disc drive and parallel/serial I/O ports.

Iconic Game Library

The PS1 featured over 3,000 titles, including defining franchises such as: 

Gran Turismo: The best-selling game on the system (10.85 million units).

Final Fantasy VII: Groundbreaking RPG known for its cinematic story.

Metal Gear Solid: Redefined stealth-action gameplay.

Other Notable Hits: Crash Bandicoot, Resident Evil, Tekken 3, Tomb Raider, and Spyro the Dragon