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 | Title : Sony PS One Console
Author : Sony Computer Entertainment
Release Date : 20021120
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $99.99
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Editorial Reviews :
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.
Buyer Reviews :
The PS One is the micro-version of the full system, with the same power, functions, and vast library of games. To give you an idea of how small it is, it is about 1/3 of the size of the older system, I was quite suprised at how small it was. It is almost as small as a portable CD player.
The big advantage with the PS One as opposed to the older model is the fact that it can be easily transported, so if you are off to a friend's house, on a trip, or need something to keep the kids occupied during the long road trip, this is essential. All the old Playstation games work with this console, and it also plays any audio CD. The Dual Shock analog controller makes controlling the games (those that support the analog controls) easy and stress-free. The memory cards go into the usual slots. The only thing that the PS One system lacks is a reset button, so you have to turn the power on and off to restart a game.
If you are lucky enough the have the LCD screen, you have a portable system. You can take it anywhere, and enjoy all your favorite games while on the road, or at least enjoy the quiet while the kids are busy with it. Like older systems, the PS One is carrying on the tradition of being re-designed with space saving in mind. Remeber the old NES and SNES? Just before they were discontinued, they would re-designed in sleeker, smaller systems. The PS One is now very inexpensive, so there is almost no excuse for not having one.
With a vast, solid library of games, the PS One is a sound investment. Believe it or not, it wasn't until September 2001 that I ditched my old SNES (under duress, I might add) and bought a Playstation. A lot of the games are classic, and can suit amost any taste. Well worth buying.
(by Ben Rowland)
Features/Technical Specs :
* Smaller, restyled PlayStation console
* Plays current PlayStation games
* Works with current PlayStation accessories
* Plays audio CDs
* Dual Shock controller included
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