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How to Collect for the Sony PlayStation 1 - Retro Bird

Retro Bird

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This video is an overview of how to collect for the original PlayStation. I go over which console you should get, break down what type of games you may be interested in as well as provide some tips for saving lots of money and playing a game that is special / personal to you!

How to Collect for the Sony PlayStation 1 - Retro Bird / Sony PS1 Game Collecting Guide / Collecting Video Games for the Sony PS1 Tips and Strategy

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20 Comments

@RetroBirdGaming Creator 4 years ago (edited) Pinned

Games played: Rayman (0:01), Suikoden II (0:09), Klonoa (0:24), Gradius Gaiden (0:45), Legend of Mana (0:55), Resident Evil 2 (2:04), Metal Gear Solid (7:05) Also, I just wanted to mention that while I show the hybrid prototype of the Nintendo PlayStation.. there were indeed plans at one point for an add-on unit (as I say "add-on" in the video). Also, you can use the PS2 memory card to back up PS1 saves (as many of you have mentioned). However, you still need a PS1 memory card to create those save files to begin with.

@reddogg3118 4 years ago

I was just about to go to bed. Looks like I'm staying up for another 14 minutes 👍

@rotallyPumpered 4 years ago

I've always been a fan, but for whatever reason, I've become a much bigger fan of the PS1 in recent years. Whenever I go to a second-hand game shop, it tends to be the console I go straight for. The shift from the Super Famicom's dominance in Japan to a new 3D platform from a less controlling company lead to all sorts of strange and inventive new games. There's so many games that are just completely unique to the PS1. Bushido Blade, Bust-a-Groove, Bomberman Fantasy Race, Bishi Bashi Special, and that's just the Bs.

Sony's perceived coolness and multimedia focus seemed to lead to games that were lead less by programmers and project planners and more artists, musicians and creative directors, and I think a lot of really cool and distinctive games came from that shift in perspective.

I've also become a much bigger fan of how PS1 games look in recent years. Now, with so much shared middleware and graphics engines, it's hard for games to carry much of their own visual identity without opting for heavily stylised graphics. On the PS1, every aspect of the presentation relied on the creativity and technical knowledge of the developers. 3D models, pre-rendered assets and hand-drawn pixel art could all be used in tandem to present some really complex visuals. They're more constrained by the limitations of the game design too, which makes them feel like a more natural, logical part of the game. I really love how Metal Gear Solid and Klonoa look and will take them anyday over Twin Snakes and Phantasy Reverie's less distinctive styles.

I love the PS1. I think it's one of the most interesting consoles ever made.

@DrKeez 4 years ago

The PS2 fat is the best IMO, having the actual PS1 chip on board is a great feature.

@kingedwin 4 years ago

You joke about people thinking the PS2 was just a DVD player, but this feature was huge in Japan. It kicked off a huge spike in movie rentals, and it was the go-to device for DVD playback, with games being incidental for many buyers.

@connercoughran4677 4 years ago

I was born in 2006, do not care about 3D games at all, and only know Sony for their Blu-rays.

Hell, let's find out how to collect for the PlayStation1!

@PJB-11 4 years ago

I have owned the PS3 slim for 11 years and had no idea it could play PS1 discs. I'm now playing Croc. Thank you sir!

@Armando.Sepulveda 3 years ago

The PS1 is the best out of all of the 5 PlayStation systems

@LotusOfDoom 2 months ago

I can't believe I actually had no idea my ps3 could play ps1 games until this video...mind blown

@my80chevettes 4 years ago

G-Police and Colony Wars are in my opinion two hidden gems...

@megamob5834 4 years ago

Nothing better than unwinding to a new retro bird video before bed 😌

@abdelali9279 4 years ago

11:51 okay that really made me chuckle in public. 😂

@breal1183 1 year ago (edited)

l had know idea PS3 could play PS1 games!! Thank you, you just saved me some shelf space!!

@mjdf122 4 years ago

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@Circus_Diabolique 4 years ago

Tecmo's Deception. The game is weird and creepy. You build a mansion, set traps and then get to act as bait to either kill or capture invaders. It's had a few sequels, but I personally liked the charm of the original the most.

@michaelripper7 4 years ago

I feel like "Treasures of the Deep" doesn't get talked about. It was definatly one that brings back ps1 memories. It's very original and the gameplay is great. Thanks for the video👍

@ps3inquisition441 4 years ago

When my original PS1 died I ended up playing all my PS1 games on my PS2. Even got a Japanese PS2 so I could play Japanese PS1 games. The PS1 is probably my largest collection at this point, I’ve been buying the original long-box games for a while, have about half of them so far.

@VicViperT301Pilot 3 months ago

SUIKODEN II heck yeah

@KID_JEDI_76 4 years ago

Awesome video, RetroBird. Your writing and composition pertaining to the topic for these weekly videos is absolutely superb, plus your humor, wit, and facials are hilarious. I almost woke my family up laughing out loud immediately after you put up the baby picture of you crawling and seeing you coming around the couch crawling on all fours!