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.
–Porter Hall
Product Description
The world’s most popular videogame console takes on a whole new look. Delivers an unbeatable selection of games across every genre – Sports, Action-platform, RPG, Racing, Adventure, Fighting and new genres, too! Amazing graphic effects, innovative 3D worlds, exceptional gameplay and control. There’s something for everyone! Live in your world, play in ours. One of the most successful video game consoles ever created has been miniaturized! The lightweight PS one packs gaming into a portable, compact unit. The 32-bit processor delivers all the power, visual clarity, and extraordinary gameplay of the original PlayStation. Of course, it plays CDs too! Includes one DUALSHOCK analog controller, one AV Cable (integrated audio/video), and an AC adaptor.
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