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PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Crash Bandicoot

Nix McRetro // 6th November 2013 // Gaming, Sony, YouTube

Crrrrrrashhhhh Bandicoot (Pronounce with a Cortex-like accent) is one of the best platformer series for the PlayStation 1, and what do you know it works a charm on the PSIO. Please remember that this a prototype device and does likely not reflect what the final hardware will be like. This... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Tekken 3 (Debug Bootloader)

Nix McRetro // 5th November 2013 // Gaming, Sony, YouTube

Tekken 3, apparently it does work with an updated bootloader. I had a go (with an older version) and definitely got further than before which is promising. Why 2.0 is just over the hill and sure looks like it will be a marvellous journey! Stay tuned! Please remember that this... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Resident Evil

Nix McRetro // 4th November 2013 // Gaming, Sony, YouTube

Resident Evil, famous for its B grade voiceovers, sadly is not yet functional on the PSIO. Keep an eye out for version 2.0 of PSIO. I have a good feeling about what is to come! :) Please remember that this a prototype device and does likely not reflect what the... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Final Fantasy IX

Nix McRetro // 3rd November 2013 // Gaming, Sony, YouTube

Another fantastic Square Enix title that seems to work perfectly on PSIO! Please remember that this a prototype device and does likely not reflect what the final hardware will be like. This includes compatibility with games as well. You can hit up ps-io.com if you have any questions since I... Continue reading

Sony PlayStation 1 / PSone Laser Assembly - Disassembly and Removal

Nix McRetro // 2nd November 2013 // Guides, Sony, YouTube

This applies to all lasers on the PlayStations as the laser assemblies are all pretty much the same, except for the length of the laser flex cable. Continue reading