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Game Information
- Platform: PlayStation
- BBFC Rating:
- Media: Video Game
Product Features
- Smaller, restyled PlayStation console
- Plays current PlayStation games
- Works with current PlayStation accessories
- Plays audio CDs
- Dual Shock controller included
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
With a great price tag and a massive software library, the Sony PlayStation has been redesigned for the new millennium. Although the PlayStation is no longer the fastest machine on the market, it does boast the broadest selection of software. Some of the hottest console games available today have been created for the PlayStation, including several modern-day video gaming classics (Metal Gear Solid and Crash Bandicoot to name a few).
The Sony PlayStation truly shines with 3D-rendered action games, such as Tomb Raider and Spider-Man. These and other 3D-based titles place players in the middle of elaborate gaming environments that take full advantage of the system's ability to render up to 360,000 polygons per second. The PlayStation also has the capability to display 16.8 million colours simultaneously and can support full-frame video playback at 30 frames per second. In addition to impressive graphics, the PlayStation also offers CD-quality sound. Each PlayStation disc has the capacity to store up to 650 MB of data--significantly more information than can be stored on cartridge-based games. As an added bonus, the PlayStation will even play your favourite music CDs (accompanied by a selection of cool graphics). Additionally, the PlayStation now comes packed with Sony's impressive dual shock controller, which allows players to feel every punch, kick and rumble during gameplay. The controller features dual-analogue thumb joysticks and round rubber grips for improved game control and comfort. Separate accessories that could enhance the PlayStation experience include an additional controller--allowing two-player action--and a memory card so players can save their progress in a game. --Brett Atwood
Product Description
The biggest-selling CD-based console in the world, PlayStation, has just got a new makeover. The PSone is the video game system that delivers arcade standard games into your home. Custom-designed microprocessors and breakthrough internal architecture lend PSone immense speed and fantastic graphic processing power.
Not just for games, PlayStation can also play any standard audio CD through a TV set.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
77 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Got one of these for my daughter at Christmas. Initially felt a bit guilty as a lot of her friends either got a PS2, gamecube or an X-box. However I picked up the console, 3 pads, memory cards, 12 games-around 9 which are damn good, steering wheel and dance mat for just over £140. This may sound a lot for what is essentially labelled an 'obsolete console' but try picking up 9 good games and one of the other consoles for that price.
Anyway my point. I got this machine Christmas 2002, X-box and gamecube released early/mid 2002 and the PS2 shortly before Christmas 2001. Now that is essentialy just a year where the PSone has had any REAL competiion (sorry Dreamcast loyals!)and look how many people now laugh at,dismiss and generally slag off this machine that no doubt just over 1 year ago they were perfectly happy with. Are they ashamed or something?
Anyway my point. I got this machine Christmas 2002, X-box and gamecube released early/mid 2002 and the PS2 shortly before Christmas 2001. Now that is essentialy just a year where the PSone has had any REAL competiion (sorry Dreamcast loyals!)and look how many people now laugh at,dismiss and generally slag off this machine that no doubt just over 1 year ago they were perfectly happy with. Are they ashamed or something?
Comparisons to the new 'big 3' are also laughable.
It's old - well YES it is nearly 8 years old now.
It's graphics are poor/flickery - No they are not,SNES,Saturn and even N64 (the Playstations original rivals)now THEY had flickery, blocky graphics.
It has no real new releases - Harry P's, Dance games, Treasure Planet 3 that prove that one wrong.
It's only a Ps-one - No it IS a PS-one. A damn fine machine in it's own right.
I have a GBA and have not played it ONCE since Christmas day, such is the attraction ,playability and satisfaction that can be gained from this machine.
I have also priced several of the games I bought my daughter for Christmas on the big 3 and have found, in some cases, that where I paid £12-17 for them they cost between £35-£44 on them.
What is they point of owning a machine, or buying one for your children, that you can't afford to run?
Also I hear replacements for the big 3 are almost complete and could be out as early as 2005, talk about longevity!
In short yes I can see that it's days are numbered, new release wise anyway, but with over 1200 games avaliable (if you can find them)and the imminent replacment of the competition,it should not be discounted as a serious choice if you are looking for a dedicated games console for yourself, a pressie for the kids or something to take your mind off your upcoming final exams! (like me)
Cheap as chips gaming that is extremely enjoyable, in my humble opinion anyway.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I think that the playstation is fantastic.I don't see why everyone is buying playstation 2.I personaly think that playstation 2 is a waste of money,you had to order it three or four or even five months ago.Who cares if it has a DVD player.My Dell computer has a DVD player so i don't have to buy one.And even if you dont get one the games are limited and really expensive.I think that the original playstation is better value for money and for the games and the games prices as well.The playstation is compact so that you can fit it nearly anywhere.Also the controls are easy to use and all of my friends agree with me on all of the things that i have wrote.So over all i think that i will give the playstation a 5 out of 5.Thank you for taking time to read this.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Okay so Playstation One a bit dated when you think of what other consoles are out and about in the 21st Century but there is something almost timeless about the Playstation One, especially as it plays all those oldies/goldie games that have yet to make it to Playstation 2.
I like the Playstation One because it is SO compact and streamlined. Not only that but you can by an attachable LCD screen for it so you don't have to rely on the TV.
If you are like me, someone who travels a lot, then this is a console that is easy to pack along with the LCD screen and it doesn't take up a lot of room in your luggage.
There are still accessories that you can buy, like a Playstation one carry case, extra handsets, cheat systems and memory cards and they don't cost the earth.
Also Playstation One games are a lot cheaper than some Playstation 2 games, you can buy them second hand for a few quid, one the downsides is that new Playstation One games are now in decline so eventually it will become an obsolete console at some point but that is a few years away yet so you might as well enjoy it whilst you can like I am doing.
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In My Mind, It's The Number (PS) One Console
It's amazing. It is simply amazing. I'm a 90's guy; a lover of the PSone console; and I've written a lot of reviews for PSone games; yet I've never written a review for the actual... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Matthew Stoneman
Disapointed
After waiting a week to get my order, which I understand it's Xmas time so mail is slow. I was
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Published 17 months ago by PURE
Happy customer
The seller after a dispute we had provided 2 more games free of charge and he also communicate and show interest to resolve the dispute. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Andreas
Awesomeness.
Now, in 2010, many people would simply laugh and think you're joking if they hear you've bought a PS1. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Maurice
Ahhh memories
AHHH PS1, where would i have been without you,
this was my first console, it was a gift some christmas' ago even though the generation after it had long been going. Read more
this was my first console, it was a gift some christmas' ago even though the generation after it had long been going. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mrs. A. L. JONES
Playstation 1..
As i still have old playstation games and my old playstation decided to "give up"...i upgraded to the newer version the PS1 complete with the controller and leads.. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by Miss G
Neat
I loved the PS (the chunky one). It was a revolutionary console, bring ing gaming into the 3D - so untill we find 4d, no console has a chance of juming as larger barrier (still... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2008 by Frederick Graham
Playstation one
So, after buying this console i was firstly quite amazed at the size of it. Even after looking at numerous pictures of the ps1 i was still shocked at the dvd box sized... Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2008 by J. Porter
Wow!
My PS2 is great. Good games, good graphics and it was my first DVD player. The only thing it lacks is GREAT games. PS1 has dozens. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2006 by Dr. Phil
A good console at a great price.
For those of you who used to own the original Playstation but, like me yours mysteriously stopped working when it was stepped on by an unbelieveably foolish visitor, this is a must... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006 by Accidents
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