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Ruby


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I think the boy only has the 2nd one, I don't think we bought the first cause he had another system at the time- anyway thought I would share!

Is there an original Sony PlayStation game console still in use in your home? Or do you have your PS1 buried at the bottom of a closet?

It turns out your video game console may be worth a lot more than you think. You might actually own one of the best sounding, high-fidelity CD players out there.

Audiophiles have been abuzz about PlayStation 1 audio for some time now. There has been a lot of experimenting with these game consoles with some very interesting results.
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One of my guides in this journey has been Michael Lavorgna — an audio guru who writes for 6moons.com. Michael has been listening to his PlayStation for a while now and helped me find the best-sounding machines.

Sony’s first PlayStation was released in the United States in September, 1995. It had a custom MIPS R3000 processor and it used CD-ROMs for playing games. Sony sold more than 100 million units. That means there are a lot of used ones out there.

There were a number of different PlayStation models made over the PlayStation 1's five-year life span. Michael told me to look for a PlayStation with the model number SCPH-1001, which is the unit with separate audio and video RCA output jacks. That particular model allows audiophiles to use their own (expensive) audio cables to get “perfect” sound.

I also tried one of the other PlayStation consoles that didn’t have separate RCA output jacks. Other models had a single output cord with audio and video jacks at the end. I found one in good condition on eBay.

Before I started my listening tests, Michael had a warning for me: "Plug in the units — turn ‘em on — and don’t turn them off." It seems the PlayStations sound best when left on all the time. Michael was right. You shouldn’t even listen for the first three days. Both units need every second of the break-in period.

Overall, both of these PlayStation game consoles make really terrific CD component decks. Compared to a Pioneer DVD/CD/SACD player, the Sonys sounded clearer and cleaner. They also held their own against my top-of-the-line, Class A+ rated Sony SACD machine.

But in the end, the more expensive player was just plain better. As for the PlayStations, I preferred, slightly, the sound of my 009 model to the 1001 — but the differences were few.

I preferred the 1001’s original Sony game controller to the bright red “aftermarket” controller which came with the 009. PlayStation controllers are wired units. They are not as flexible as more modern wireless remote controls units which come with most devices. Plus, since the controllers weren’t designed for home audio use, you’re on your own to figure out what to press to get your music to play.

If you already own a PlayStation you should dust it off and give it a listen. And, if you want to buy one you should be able to find a console good shape for $25 or less on eBay. My 009 cost me all of $20 — including shipping. And, there were a bunch of neat video games thrown in as well.

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Huh......Be right back!

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I have the the original somewheres.

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I did have an original PS1 but it was in broke.org so I thre it out a couple of weeks back, but I do remeber the cd player on it was pretty good, I never hoooked it up to any good speakers or anything but even through the tv it was good and had some different type of effects you could use like stadium sound and hall and stuff like that, I just use my PS2 to play PS1 games now.

The PS3 is due out shortly but I don't think I'm gonna bother with that, it's far too expensive, the Nintendo Wii is gonna do much better, I think.



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I agree, I'm skipping the PS3 too. It does too much. I'm not paying that much for something that I won't use half the stuff I'm paying for.

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I think Sony have shot themselves in the foot this time, it is just too advanced for its own good and because of this it costs too much. I am really looking forward to the Wii instead, it won't have anywhere near the graphics but the gameplay looks great.



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I think I have 2 PS1s. One up at my in-laws and one in the girl's room.

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I agree PS3- 500 or 600- they have gone nuts! Unless I can drive it, it can rot on the shelf!

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Oh it will!

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All I know in this area is what I've read and heard, but under the right circumstances, there will be a good reason to buy the PS3. I imagine that these circumstances will not apply to most of us here, but here goes . . .

Right now, there are two formats of High Def DVD hitting the market. Sony's version is called "Blueray" (because it uses a blue laser), and the other version called HD-DVD. This is very much a repeat of the Beta-VHS thing. Hmmm, I think Sony was the Beta pusher too.

My understanding is that Sony (naturally) and a few other movie companies are using Sony's "Blueray" High Def DVD format and other big movie companies are using the HD-DVD format. It is also my understanding at this time that niether will license their format to DVD hardware makers if they plan to make a "dual format" player. So, for the time being, if you want to be able to watch both high def DVD formats, you will need two players.

High Def DVD players are VERY expensive now as they are new technology. One nice thing about the PS3 is that it is also a Blueray High Def DVD player.

So, IF you have a high def tv, and IF you want to watch Sony's version of high def DVD's on that tv, then get a PS3 and you will basically be getting the game features for free compared to just a Blueray DVD player alone.

Personally, I don't have a high def tv, nor am I a gamer so I won't be buying a PS3 . . . but for a few of those "early adopters" that gotta have the new thing now, it is actually a better deal to buy the PS3.




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All I know in this area is what I've read and heard, but under the right circumstances, there will be a good reason to buy the PS3. I imagine that these circumstances will not apply to most of us here, but here goes . . .

Right now, there are two formats of High Def DVD hitting the market. Sony's version is called "Blueray" (because it uses a blue laser), and the other version called HD-DVD. This is very much a repeat of the Beta-VHS thing. Hmmm, I think Sony was the Beta pusher too.

My understanding is that Sony (naturally) and a few other movie companies are using Sony's "Blueray" High Def DVD format and other big movie companies are using the HD-DVD format. It is also my understanding at this time that niether will license their format to DVD hardware makers if they plan to make a "dual format" player. So, for the time being, if you want to be able to watch both high def DVD formats, you will need two players.

High Def DVD players are VERY expensive now as they are new technology. One nice thing about the PS3 is that it is also a Blueray High Def DVD player.

So, IF you have a high def tv, and IF you want to watch Sony's version of high def DVD's on that tv, then get a PS3 and you will basically be getting the game features for free compared to just a Blueray DVD player alone.

Personally, I don't have a high def tv, nor am I a gamer so I won't be buying a PS3 . . . but for a few of those "early adopters" that gotta have the new thing now, it is actually a better deal to buy the PS3.





From a gamers point of view, the fact it can play HD DVD or whatever is irrelevant and that's why Nintendo and dare I say it.... Microsoft 'should' sell better, because gamers don't wanna watch HD DVD's or whatever else, they wanna play good games, Sony have forgoten that!

Also I heard that it is HD but they don't give you HD leads..... they cost another $20 or something... thanks Sony.



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Although we use our PS2 as a DVD and a CD player as well (our stereo and DVD players both bit the dust), I still wouldn't pay $300-400 for a DVD player. I don't have a high def TV, and probably won't get one unless we have to replace our current tv. Even if I did, I don't think I'd care if I got the latest technology. I don't think I'm alone here, so I think the PS3 is really only going to be a specialty item, not THE game system that everyone has. (Not that the PS2 is THE game system, but I get the impression that it's more popular than XBox.)

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