The Story of the PS1, Summed In Six Minutes
Gather round the digital fire, everyone. It is time for a fascinating and educational PlayStation history lesson. Don't worry, this won't take long.
In Japan, Sony is ceasing aftercare service for the launch PlayStation 3 consoles: the 60GB CECH-A00 model, the 40GB CECH-B00 model, and the 40GB CECH-H00 series models. Also, Sony Japan won't be offering aftercare for PlayStation 1, the PlayStation 2 model SCPH-50000MB, and the 1000 and 2000 series for the PSP.
Could the PS4 emulate PS1/PS2 games? Eurogamer's Digital Foundry reports today that Sony is planning on it—and that they might add visual enhancements to those old games. No word on whether we'll have to re-buy the ones we already own on PSN, if the rumor is true. (We've reached out to Sony for comment.)
These Classics Deserve to Be On Sony's PlayStation Now Service
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Look, Sony, all I want is to play Mark of Kri again. On my Vita this time. Whenever I want.
Here's How PlayStation Consoles Have Said Hello Over the Years
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First, it sounded like the yawn of a giant supercomputer as it stretched itself awake. Then, like a genie coming out of a lamp. They're all burned into our memories. What's been your favorite PlayStation start-up screen?
League of Legends, Turned Into Final Fantasy VII... Has Potential
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Would it be possible to transform League of Legends into a JRPG, specifically, Final Fantasy VII? The answer is yes!
Six Things You Might Not Know About The PS1
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You might think you know everything there is to know about the PS1, but I bet there's at least one thing in this video by Vsauce3 that you find new or surprising.
Notch's Golden PS1 Is Really, Really Pretty
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The Minecraft creator has recently tweeted the picture to the left/above, adding that the console—a gold-colored PlayStation 1—was part of a "VIP invitation to an E3 event from Sony." So shiny. Unfortunately, no word if it actually works—without cables, Notch has no way to power the thing on. [Thanks, NeoGAF!]
This Is What Didn't Make the Final Fantasy Tactics Final Cut
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Macross: Do You Remember Love? on the PlayStation is a Forgotten…
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Here's How To Play The PS1 Games That Sony Doesn't Want You To Play On…
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So the official list of Vita-supported PS1 Classics is pretty barren. Shame on Sony. Fortunately, some savvy gamers have found a workaround: just use your PlayStation 3.
This Video Shows Why the Studio That Made Wipeout Was So Awesome
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Between todays's news that the Sony Liverpool studio—originally known as Psygnosis—is closing and yesterday's reports of Nintendo Power shutting down, this feels like The Week Video Game Nostalgia Died.
PS Vita Is Finally Getting PS1 Compatibility, And Possibly Some New…
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The Japanese Game That Was Played in English, Based on Shakespeare
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The Story Behind Sony's Homebrew Development Kits
Almost a year ago to the day, I wrote a piece on Sony's Net Yaroze, a kit which allowed PS1 users to make their own video games. Well, anyone who was interested in the subject, please check out this enormous feature over on Gamasutra, which even has in-depth interviews from the men behind it. [Gamasutra]
A PlayStation in Pieces Looks Strangely Beautiful
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Things Organized Neatly
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An Xbox, a PlayStation and Batman Walk Into a Bar...
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Actually, it's not a bar. It's a Chinese market, where this abomination hails from, bringing together the very worst in Xbox, PlayStation and ill-advised superhero movie sequels.
For $35,000, You Can Make Your Own PS1 Games
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Website PlayStation Museum has a complete PS1 development kit, including everything you need to make a game, from coding it to burning master discs. And now it can all be yours.
Atlus Travels Back in Time to Tease Persona 2: Innocent Sin
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Atlus Faithful fan club members received a bizarre mailing today in the form of a newsletter dated June 23, 1999. What's significant about that date? Why that's when the only Persona game not to hit North America was released in Japan. How odd.
Someone Tell This Guy How Good Chrono Cross Is
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In today's Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter SecretMoblin openly admits to never having played the PlayStation classic Chrono Cross, and wonders if it's even worth playing. It's education time!