PSone System - Video Game Console

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Product Features

• Sony PSOne (PS1) Console
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Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004XOWT
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.8 x 3.2 inches ; 3 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: May 20, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (261 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,283 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If the original PlayStation was the video game console equivalent of the '60s-era Volkswagen Beetle--economic, reliable, loads of fun--the PS One could be considered the new Beetle--a hip restyling of those same qualities.

Make no mistake: the PS One has all of the same functionality as the original PlayStation workhorse, will work with all of the same peripherals and accessories, and will play the existing PlayStation game library, as well as audio CDs (also note that, like the original PlayStation, it's not compatible with the more advanced PlayStation 2). The difference here is that this new model is quite a bit smaller than its older brother, and quite a bit cuter, too.

The system is made up of a 32-bit, 34-MHz RISC processor with 16 Mbits of main memory, 8 Mbits of graphics memory, 24-channel stereo sound, double-speed CD-ROM drive, and one Dual Shock analog controller. That's not a lot of power, compared to a next-generation system like the Sega Dreamcast; but, when you factor in its very low price and the enormous library of games that are available (more than 1,000 that are spread across every genre imaginable), one can see easily why it's as good a deal as ever. If rumors of exciting future accessories for the PS One (a four-inch LCD screen attachment, to name one) are true, this little machine could become a great option for the on-the-go gamer. --Porter Hall

Product Description

This is the thin, white, PSOne. The Playstation system allows you to play such great games as Final Fantasy VII, Crash Bandicoot, Metal Gear Solid, Spyro the Dragon and Resident Evil

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

104 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PSone. It's so CUUUTE!!!, September 26, 2000

By A Customer

I wasn't planning on getting this at first; I've got a reserve for a PS2. But after seeing one, I had to grab!

Okay, what is it? Essentially, it's just a PlayStation (same specs and everything, minus serial and parallel ports); only smaller. MUCH smaller (take 2 DVD cases, stack them on top of each other, and you've got an idea of PSone's size!). Personally I always thought that the original PlayStation was compact, but THIS wins the prize!

You also get a Dual-Shock controller (same as the previous ones, which you can STILL use), the power supply (external now; this isn't a battery-operated portable), and an A/V cable (just like the old PS, you still need to plug this into a TV). Supposedly (hopefully), Sony will be bringing out a clip-on screen for the unit next year.

Although this isn't quite a fully-portable game system (right now, you still need an AC plug and a TV screen), it is far more TRANS-portable than any other console on the market today; much more easy-to-pack. If you're looking for a replacement for your current PS, and you don't need a PS2 (yet), a PSone is a great LITTLE device. Besides, it's so CUUUTE!!!

64 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best system out there (I mean that), December 8, 2002

A Kid's Review

All the people who write 1-star reviews NEVER played this system. They just write stuff to hopefully be one of the top 1000 reviewers...

Now for the real review:

I had a choice to make a year ago. Xbox? ps2? gcn? gba? dc? I had considered all of these. I decided to drop xbox and gcn becuase or their terrible game selection. I dropped dc when i heard it was discontinued. So that left gba or ps2. I also dropped gameboy advance because i had gameboy pocket, the original, and gbc. Right now they are deep inside my closet collecting dust.

After much research, I finally came to a conclusion to ask for a ps2 for the holidays. I added up all necessary harware accesories and games to see how much they all cost. A console, memory card, controller, and 5 descent games costs around 600 dollars. I dont know about you, but after my parents spending 600 dollars i dont think they will be geting me new games that often.

Looking even further, i decided to take a shot with the 7 year old ps1. I wasnt to thrilled with my choice. Now, im so glad i chose this.

Instead of 600 dollars (which buys only 5 good ps2 games, and the console), I used 200 dollars to get a ps1, all accesories, and 12 amazing games.

If you ask me, buy this cool machine. Wait 2 years until a ps2 drops, then buy a ps2.

oh ya, ps2 is going to be popular for a while becuase ps3 is going to cost 500 dollars :)

If your looking for some good ps1 games, check this list out. (its listed from my number one favorite, to my number 10 favorite)

1. Final Fantasy IX
2. Tony Hawk's pro skater 3 (4 is terrible)
3. Tekken 3
4. Final fantasy VII
5. Spyro-year of the dragon
6. Mat Hoffman's pro BMX
7. Gran Turismo 2
8. Resident evil 3
9. Metal Gear Solid
10. final Fantasy VIII ( lots of pacience needed )

67 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The PS One is okay, October 16, 2000

A Kid's Review

Okay the PS One is a "cute" gamesystem. It has all the features that the regular playstation. It's compatible with the regular controllers and memory cards which is a great thing to do. It also works with all playstation games. I think this would be a lot better with the LCD screen that is coming next year and the cell phone for the PS One that will get internet access to get some updates I guess. Even though it's easy to travel with and all I still recommend getting the old playstation. Because the old playstation can still do a little more things like have another port so it can take the mod chips and gameshark. AND the PS One OVERHEATS BADLY in two hours. I even had some friends who said they had to exchange it for a new one because it short circuted. The regular playstation has a fan inside the system so it wouldn't overheat. I think they PS One would be better if it also has a fan inside it.