PSone System - Video Game Console

by Sony

Product Features

• Sony PSOne (PS1) Console
• Tested & Guaranteed to work!
• Return within 30 days if you are not satisfied!

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
• Media: Electronics
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (262 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,767 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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103 of 109 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!!!

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.

110 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All About the PS One, October 22, 2000

By	Chris Peters (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really do love this system, and I'm happy I bought it, even with the Playstation 2 coming just around the corner. There are a couple of things you should know if you are considering this console, though...

The PS One is simply a Playstation, it plays all the same games, and offers no improvements in speed or graphics. If you look at the picture, the system actually is about the same size as the controller! It's very small, and yes, very "cute", but all Sony did was take the old Playstation and put it in a new case.

The PS One is not really a portable system. The LCD screens I've seen for it are the size of a CD - hardly big enough for most PS games, especially RPGs. Also, you will still need a power outlet, and the controller will always be seperate, so playing a few rounds of Tony Hawk between classes is hardly convenient. It is easier to move from TV to TV, though.

The Playstation 2 plays 99.9% of the games that the PS One does. Also, the PS2 improves the graphics and loads the games slightly faster. If you are absolutely certain that you are getting a PS2 in the next 12 months, you might want to wait. Better yet, spend your money on the outstanding Dreamcast.

So why get a PS One? Well, if you are in the same position as I am - you have a broken Playstation and a large library of games that you miss. I play RPGs on a small TV in my bedroom before I go to sleep, whereas I want to keep my PS2 in the living room for the DVD playback.