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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 in this PSIO test. Keep an eye out for version 2.0 of PSIO. I have a good feeling about what is to come! :) Please remember that this is a prototype device and these results do not necessarily... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Final Fantasy IX

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

Another fantastic Square title that seems to work perfectly in this PSIO test! Please remember that this is a prototype device and these results do not necessarily reflect the final hardware or game compatibility. You can hit up ps-io.com if you have any questions, since I am but a mere... Continue reading

Sony PS one Laser Assembly Disassembly and Removal

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

Here’s a look at removing and disassembling the optical-drive assembly from a Sony PS one. I originally described the PlayStation laser assemblies as pretty much the same except for the flex-cable length, but that was too broad. Sony used several KSM-440 optical-drive variants across the family, so treat this as... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Star Ocean: The Second Story

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

Star Ocean: The Second Story seems to be a pretty good game. I didn’t die immediately like in Crash Bash. Please remember that this is a prototype device and these results do not necessarily reflect the final hardware or game compatibility. You can hit up ps-io.com if you have any... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Crash Team Racing

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

Crash Team Racing, I’ve never played this one before, but it feels like Mario Kart with crates instead of those spinning cubes that give you power-ups. Overall it seems to work well on this PSIO prototype! Please remember that this is a prototype device and these results do not necessarily... Continue reading