PlayStation 1
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for PlayStation 1.
Exclusive interview: How Sam Dyer built Bitmap Books into a shrine for your gaming memoriesSam Dyer, founder of Bitmap Books, discusses how his passion for graphic design and retro gaming led to the creation of a premium publishing house focused on preserving gaming history. The company emphasizes meticulous packaging and high-quality production, treating each book as a collectible artifact. Dyer also highlights the importance of original content and human curation over generative AI, aiming to capture the essence of gaming memories and culture.
Sony almost released a battery-powered PS1 inside a DualShock controller, but it was cancelled due to royalty disputes…Sony had plans for a battery-powered PlayStation 1 integrated into a DualShock controller, intended for the Brazilian market to circumvent import restrictions. This 'PlayStation PUGA' prototype, developed by Brian Watson, was cancelled due to unresolved royalty disputes between Sony's licensing departments and third-party developers, despite its functional prototype and potential for 20 hours of battery life.
I just found a cheeky way to get my favorite retro controller for less, but you should also keep it on your Prime Day…The author highlights a current discount on the Gulikit Elves 2 Pro controller, a Sega Saturn-inspired gamepad, available for $37.99 via an Amazon coupon. While not a massive saving, it's presented as a way to get a versatile retro controller before Prime Day, which is also mentioned as a potential sale period for similar items.
Lego PlayStation 1 leak suggests a 1,900-piece mega build and December release dateA leak suggests that Lego will release a 1,900-piece display model of the original PlayStation 1 console and controller in December for $159.99. This potential set follows other retro gaming Lego releases like the Game Boy and Pac-Man Arcade, and would be a collaboration with Sony.
Best Android DS EmulatorThis guide details the best emulators for playing Nintendo DS games on Android devices, with melonDS highlighted as the top choice due to its free, open-source nature and regular updates. EmuBox is also mentioned as a versatile option supporting multiple console ROMs, though it features ads and requires an online connection.
Videogame Museum has acquired the ″mythical″ Nintendo PlayStation which led to the PS1A "mythical" Nintendo PlayStation prototype, a collaboration between Nintendo and Sony that predated the PlayStation 1, has been acquired by a videogame museum. This artifact represents a pivotal moment in gaming history, showcasing the origins of Sony's console dominance.