(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best playstation games & accessories

> Here's some background. I grew up all my life as a Nintendo bloke.

If you played Nintendo games mostly (or N64 more so) expect a different feel to the games. The standout hits have an edgy, mature appeal to them... even the colorful platformers. There are some multi-plats between the PS1 and N64, but the differences in hardware made very different libraries of games. The large disk space of PlayStation CDs and the cheap CD format itself made it more desirable for 3rd-party developers, so if you are going to collect, expect lots of varity of good quality games. That being said, don't be afraid to try out different genres of games, you are sure to find greatness anywhere. Good luck.

> First of all, as seasoned PS1 experts, do you have any recommendations on controller/memory card/wire brands? That's one thing.

For Controllers, I recommend at least one of each of the standard ones. "The Non-Analog/D-Pad Only" style is perfect for Platformers and RPGs that don't really utilize analog anyway. Even for games before 1998 that don't have analog I'd recommend playing with this controller since using an Analog Controller-type controller's d-pad feels weird being that those kind of controllers were designed for analog games.

Speaking of analog controllers, don't skip on "The Dual Analog Controller". It was the first one for PlayStation and most people don't even remember it since it was only in stores for like 8 months or something. It can be a little pricey/hard to find, but not anymore expensive than any Xbox 360 pad out there. It's a great controller and also an interesting artifact since it's design is much bigger than anything Sony's ever made. Plus, it has concave sticks, something Sony didn't do again until the Dual-Shock 4 controller. It's my favorite controller to play with, but with only downside: no rumble...

...But that's what the "Dual-Shock 1" remedies. It's something I imagine you have already played with, so nothing new here. Just the most well-rounded controller out of the whole bunch; all kinds of color designs to pick from.

If you want a Light Gun, go Namco. there isn't any official Sony Light Gun, but the Namco one is the better quality one and the most common one out there.

As for anything else (Fighting Stick, Driving Wheel, Flight-stick, etc.) I'll leave that up to you since I don't own any and don't know much about them.

For Memory Cards, there really isn't much to pick from. 1MB (or 15 blocks of memory) is all there is to pick from for size. I'd recommend getting 4 or 5 in bulk on eBay or something. Only because some games saves take up more than just 1 block out of the 15.

For Wires/Connectors, same as the cards... not much to pick from. Some extender cables for the controllers would be good if your playing from far away but as for video cables standard Composite is the best image quality your going to get... unless you can get RGB Scart or something like that to work with it. There's no Component you can get for it as the system doesn't support 480 resolution. I'd recommend hooking it up to a CRT TV instead of an HDTV if possible.

> Second of all, and the most important, what games do you recommend?

> Anyway, I like platformers. And I like open world games where you get to jump about and collect items and whatnot. Love the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

Well then Crash Bandicoot is right up your alley! Classic platformer and Sony's mascot during the PS1 era. The first game can be expensive, but the second and third games are cheaper and the third supports analog. More of the same in each iteration but some extras thrown in. Also get Rayman. It's a launch title from way back in 1995, and hard as hell. I haven't played the second, but from what I hear it's pretty solid. Spyro The Dragon is another classic Sony mascot from this time. Just like Crash, there's a second and a third game with same-y gameplay with extras. That series of games is more like an open-world game compared to Crash though.

> I also have a fond appreciation for racing games.

Well there's the flagship racing franchise for Sony: Gran Turismo. It's more like a deep racing sim that can be slow to get into, but ends up being very addicting to play. For a more standard racing experience, Ridge Racer is a good one. It's actually the oldest game on the system, launching way back 1994 in Japan. there's also 3 sequels: Revolution, Rage, and R4. Crash Team Racing is like a Mario Kart clone and a pretty good one too.

> I love Street Fighter games, but I don't really know any other great fighting series.

Besides the Alpha games that you listed, there's also the Collection 1 & 2 games. that contain near-perfect Arcade ports of a handful of Street Fighter games. Be wary, they can be hard to find/expensive. Assuming your a Street Fighter fan, I'd also assume you don't like Mortal Kombat all the much, but if you want to get a game, go with Mortal Kombat Trilogy. It's basically a mash-up of the first three games characters in the third game's style. The Tekken series is also a good classic. It's not a tight 2-D fighter with the same level of technical mastery, but a ton of fun to play. the first game comes with Galaga, and the third is loaded with content and unlockables. However I have a very personal hardcore recommendation: Bushido Blade. remember how I said you should explore different genres? this is a good start. It's a fighting game with one-hit kills and a very tight movement system with a variety of weapons to pick from. Super competitive to play with a friend, and tons of fun.

> I've looked on the standard "50 best games" lists on the net, but none of them seem to really satisfy me.

Like I said before, don't be afraid to try new things. You had put in your list Final Fantasy 7 which is a great RPG and should be played at least once, but the PS1 had tons and tons of great RPGs on it. If you have plenty of time (and money in some cases regarding the rarity of some of these games) try out some other RPGs such as Vagrant Story, Suikoden, Chrono Cross, Xenogears, and Grandia just to name a few.

Besides that I have a few more personal recommendations based on my preferences:

• Metal Gear Solid: huge fanboy here. A game you have to play at least once. classic game with a great, timeless story. the gameplay hasn't aged all that well, but the stealth works well and the boss battles are great. My personal favorite on the system; I have beat it at least a dozen times or so.
  
• Tenchu: Stealth Assassins: Just like MGS, it's a stealth game, but with much better freedom of movement and mechanics. Hiding in the shadows, and moving slowly wins over blunt force. almost as good as Thief on PC in terms of raw stealth gameplay at the time.
  
• Resident Evil: Great series of tank-control style horror games. If you get pasted the awful voice-acting and get used to the tank controls, it's a lot of fun (well, if your into inventory management).
  
• Silent Hill: An alternative to RE; much more better to control, and much more atmospheric. Genuinely terrifying.
  
• Twisted Metal: A power-trip of exploding vehicles. One of the most "raw-fun" games I've every played; go for the first and second games; avoid the third and forth (the original devs split up and a sports game studio made the last two on PS1).
  
• Final Fantasy: Anthology/Chronicles/Origins : These three game compilations contains all but one (FF3) of the classic FF games with updated 2-D graphics plus it contains Chrono Trigger.
  
• DOOM & FINAL DOOM: My username says it all... but really these are the best console ports of DOOM in my opinion. no music; just ambiance and a dark atmosphere with great lighting effects.
  
• Wipeout: Futuristic racing game series similar to F-Zero, but much harder. All the games have great licensed soundtracks of some excellent 90's EDM (Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy, etc.). XL/2097 and 3 look great after all these years.
  
• Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver: Similar to MGS when it comes to voice acting (great), it's a dark and macabre action/adventure game with puzzle solving and gripping story (AKA actual cool vampires, not Twilight or Halloween Dracula)
  
• Medal Of Honor & Medal Of Honor Underground: The best FPS games on the PS1 by far (not saying much when compared to the PC and N64 FPSs at the time) Still great to play but you might have to get used to the controls a bit.
  
  I hope this wall of text helps you on your collecting endeavors. Happy Hunting!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

The PS2 controller should work, but you need a PS1 memorycard. I think it was possible to use a PS2 memorycard if you first started playing on the PS1 card, then copied the save to the PS2 card, but you still always needed one card each, so its not going to help you out.

Also, the PS1 game support is nearly 100%, with maybe a handful of games having some slight issues, and only a few games not working on specific models of PS2 Slim. I remember reading that Tomba/Tombi 1 and Mortal Kombat Trilogy had game breaking issues with some Slim models, and possibly MGS too, but there are not many incompatible games out there. You can find some partial info from Wikipedia, but apparently it doesn't apply on every model (unless they have updated the page with clarifications).

Also, as an extra note, if you are using Component cables with your console, or want to get a better picture quality out of it, PS1 games almost always output at 240p instead of 480i (288p and 576i in Europe) that PS2 games use, and a lot of TVs can't recognize or understand a 240p signal over their Component and HDMI connections. So in this case, using a PS2 with Component cables or a PS2 to HDMI adapter to play PS1 games is most likely going to give you a black screen with sound. Some TVs can also display 240p over Component, but incorrectly recognize it as 480i signal, doing unnecessary deinterlacing and ruining the picture.

Though, quite a few modern TVs still can show 240p flawlessly. The support is just widely inconsistent.

So consider that when you play PS1 games on PS2. If you are in Europe/PAL zone, you might have much more luck with some good RGB SCART cables. If you are in the US/place where SCART is not a common standard, there have lately been a surge of "PS1/PS2 AV to HDMI" conversion devices, which use the console's RGB output (all PS1s and 2s regardless of their region are capable of using RGB SCART as a output) to quickly convert the analog signal to digital HDMI signal. Apparently, they give you a pretty good picture quality, and they are way more compatible than those PS2 to HDMI adapters, which use the Component output signal. AV to HDMI has a cable and a conversion box combined to one device that does the minimum required 720p and 1080p upscaling, while PS2 to HDMI looks more like a fat USB stick and it will only convert the signal from analog to digital, so don't confuse the two.

Just an FYI, if you want to get a better video output from your old consoles. The standard composite cables are pretty shitty, so you would be getting a lot more out with better cables. Those AV to HDMI converter things (which are specifically made for PlayStation) go for around $30, I think.

Edit. Here's the RGB converter https://www.amazon.com/Link-Cable-PlayStation-All-Models/dp/B07MYVF61Y

Wii has Megaman 9 and 10, which are fun, but the originals are so much better.

If you have a playstation 2, gamecube, or Xbox, I would definitely recommend getting Megaman anniversary collection it has Mega Man 1-8 and two arcade mega man games which are so much fun.

If you don't have a PS2 but have a PS3 you would be able to download some of the mega man games from PSN I know they have some of them as PSOne classics, though I believe they are in japanese.

If you enjoy that, and have a PS2 or Gamecube, then I would recommend getting Mega man X collection which is like Mega Man classic, but updated graphics, upgradeable weapons, wall climbing, dashing, and on X4 and up multiple characters, it includes megaman X1 - X6, and has a megaman racing arcade game.

Mega Man Legends, Mega man Legends 2 and Misadventures of Tron Bonne are by far my favorite, though they would be hard to find and very pricey, but you could get lucky and find the first MML on PC. I got lucky and got Megaman Legends, and Legends 2 as a kid, and still own them. I used to own Misadventure of Tron Bonne, but stupid childhood me traded it into funcoland..

You have made a great decision to get into mega man games, definitely my favorite series, I have beaten them all multiple times.

Nice! I started with psvr and played probably near 100 hours. That was back when we only had 16 songs I think and no expert+ for a while so i finally broke down and got a rift to play custom songs. It's a lot of fun but i still find the original soundtrack songs had more fun mapping than a lot of custom songs and I go back to them when I need a good workout. Keep on having fun and you'll be surprised how quickly you're playing harder and harder levels.

Another note I highly recommend these to help improve grip and stability: RDS Industries 2 Pack Action Grips for PlayStation Move Motion Controllers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX4ZCJL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hNdsDb9YCM0KB

I've also compiled some prices for the games I mentioned. You'll be able to get started within a few days for around $50.00. I had to find used, because some of the older ps1 games are collectors items new and apparently sell for $200.00

PS2, used from Amazon: ~33.00 including shipping
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Crash Bandicoot 1, used from Amazon: ~$11.00 including shipping
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Crash Bandicoot 2, used from Amazon: ~$8.00 including shipping
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Spyro 1, used from Amazon: ~$11.00 including shipping
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Spyro 2, used from Amazon: ~$8.00 including shipping
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Spyro Year of the Dragon, used from Amazon: ~$12.00 free shipping with prime
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Spyro Enter the Dragonfly [This one is probably the last decent on in the series, used from Amazon: ~$6.00 free shipping with Prime
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Sly Cooper 1, used from Amazon: ~$5.00 including shipping
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Sly Cooper 2, used from Amazon: ~$6.00 including shipping
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The entire list comes to about $100 it total. If you sit down during every free moment and play, those games should last you at least a couple of months. However, those are just my suggestions. I've found Amazon to be really reliable for a used marketplace, but you'll also want to try a store like gamestop. They usually have this huge basket full of ps1 and ps2 games. If you pick one up and think it looks interesting, get it. There are a lot of hidden gems for these consoles. Good luck :)

Wow what a blast from the past. Yeah charming is definitely the word to describe it. Couldn't play the game unless it was sped to a thousand or something.lol

No 2d MMO's are a real rarity these days. If you could find the torrent for Legend of Mana than grab it. It's an old PSX game that you might like it and may hold you over for a time. The artwork and quirky characters are above and beyond charming. Also the music is great.

There's a good reason why it's $200.

A used copy of this game would be great! I actually don't have a ps2, but I'm hoping I can find one in yard sales this summer.

My gaming knowledge is really limited only to Nintendo products, though I'm hoping to change that. I am really looking forward to Pokemon XY, though I don't know if they'll even mention any new info. I'm really hoping to get a ps3 or something to catch up on all these great games I've been hearing about. Hopefully maybe there's a sort of price drop for the ps3 now that the ps4 is coming out. Hopefully.

I believe you can also do this with a DexDrive, though your PC will need an archaic COM port. You'll also need to use something like PSXGE to convert the save after transferring. Further conversion may be required to get it into a compatible format for the PSP. I've done the reverse before (PSP->PS1) for Final Fantasy 9 saves and it seemed to work OK.

There's also a method to do this if your PS2 is soft-modded. You can basically setup the PS2 as an FTP server, then you login and copy the save file off the card. (Edit: Or just copy locally on the PS2 from the memory card to a USB flash drive) Here is a tutorial. It would be a lot of effort for it. If you can afford the DexDrive, that would probably be the best route.

I use this to play Japanese imports on my North American PS1. I've only used it for 4 imports, but it's worked on all of them. It's just a boot disc that boots past the copy protection then lets you swap in the import. I have used this to play a few burned games as well. I ordered a copy of Diablo 1 off ebay but it wouldn't play, so I burned a disc of it and it worked great. Not as elegant as a modded system for sure, but cheap and effective!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005N5Q2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then again COD has a score of 3/5 (which for some reason I expected it to be 2/5 or some thing like that), Mobile Suit Gundam EXTREME VS-FORCE got 2/5 (but then again It was missing somethings at launch at some of those reviews did not change so they could have actually been 2.5/5 or something like that), Conception 2 is 3.5/10 (most wound agree that its not that good of a game at all and that you should avoid it if possible), then there is oreshika tainted bloodlines which got a 2/5 (while it is not brought up often people seem to enjoy this game and it has rather high ratings from western game reviewers which give it about a 8/10). From what I recall gamers in Japan tend to be more harsh on games on Amazon because that seems to be the place that they can "vent" or something of the sort (if there is something wrong with the game) and it becomes easier for others to view it.I also recall reading an article where gaming website and magazines tend to be a bit different from the west and seem to be solely PR stuff, (Which some western gaming sites also do). Something else that you will notice is that when western sites make a video it feels more like a news video that you would see on TV, where most of the Japanese video game videos that I have seen also just seem to be PR stuff with a press conference and the like. (I'm actually really annoyed with some of those Japanese "live" game play videos that are done for PR especially when there is a girl there because all she seems to do is say "hi,hi,hi" aka saying yes,yes,yes over and over again). Also never watch IGN gameplay video those people act like they have never played a video game before. Also if anything those reviews (even though I can't read Japanese) give me the impression that the game will be mediocre which I can live with as long as a buy a LE before the game is released since the LE will possibly only go up in price or not change at all, which is different from JPN LEs that do go down in price. Also I just want LEs because in the end the game is just going to collect dust and I might sell it down the road for a possible profit.

I have wanted a DS for years! The 3D doesn't even really appeal to me but I want a handheld console so bad. Haha my favorite video game when I was a kid was Crash Bandicoot. I wish they would make one for the PS3!

Thanks so much for doing this contest love.

Umm...I hate to be the bearer of bad news...but:

• NIB - FF8: $12.00
  
• NIB - FF9: $12.00
  
• NIB - FFA: $16.00
  
• NIB - FFC: $15.00
  
• NIB - FFO: $19.00
  
  (From Amazon...there are cheaper options for all of the above through independent Amazon marketplace stores)
  
  You fell victim to dealers overhyping rarity...which happens way too often to a lot of people, so nothing against you. It is the reason prices are so high on games that are just plain and simple not rare or monetarily valuable. I just wish more people armed themselves with knowledge and stopped letting dealers shaft customers so often.
  
  The original release Halo and $7.00 for GH RE4 were pretty good deals though, kudos on those!
  
  Edit: By numbered, you mean 7, 8, and 9? Do you have A, C, and O yet? I also notice that in your Backloggery, 7 is the only beaten one you have, which one is your next play through? n_n I love the PS Final Fantasies.

Sorry, but I can't keep up with the all the demand of people wanting codes so here's the amazon page to preorder the game. Once you preorder, they instantly email you the code for early access. Hope that helps :)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MYVF61Y/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_ya9pDb63737PW

best one i could get for a good price and it works great.

Great contest! I would love it, since my only handheld game is a gameboy color that recently decided to stop working. This is probably my all time favorite game. It took me forever to beat because it's really hard and I kept getting mad and playing something else instead. LOL

I've been really wanting to do this too. You can get V and VI for PS1 in a combo pack on Amazon for like 10 dollars. Both are amazing. And if you love FFVII and like 3rd person shooters I would say give Dirge of Cerberus a chance, I really enjoyed it; but I could see why a lot of people didn't care for it.

Links to some of the cheaper entries on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-Origins-Remastered-Editions-PlayStation/dp/B00008RUYZ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1426312647&sr=8-7&keywords=ps1+ff

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-Chronicles-Chrono-Trigger-Playstation/dp/B00005LOXE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1426312774&sr=8-5&keywords=final+fantasy+3

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-Anthology-VI-Playstation/dp/B00002R28C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426312774&sr=8-3&keywords=final+fantasy+3

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-IX-Playstation-2/dp/B00004Y57G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426312811&sr=8-3&keywords=final+fantasy+8

The best game ever made. Congrats on your new 3DS :)

You have to purchase the game before you are given an access code. Allow me to hold your hand a bit more:

Amazon Pre-Order

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIV-REALM-REBORN-PlayStation/dp/B00DCBDNW6/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1390870988&sr=1-1&keywords=final+fantasy+xiv+ps4

Best Buy Pre-Order

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn-playstation-4/2890069.p;jsessionid=312082EA6105428333FF13D484D5459E.bbolsp-app01-197?id=1219081372768&skuId=2890069&st=final%20fantasy%20xiv&lp=5&cp=1

GameStop Pre-Order

http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/games/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn/113929

Newegg Pre-Order

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16879262060

SQEX Pre-Order

http://store.na.square-enix.com/DRHM/store?Action=DisplayCategoryProductListPage&SiteID=sqenixus&Locale=en_US&ThemeID=29853700&Env=BASE&categoryID=64514800

Target Pre-Order

http://www.target.com/p/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn-playstation-4/-/A-14653150#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=final+fantasy+xiv

These are all links to the PS4 pre-order page, which is exactly what you asked for. Not sure what the trouble is.

Also, you did not refer to any specific page in your original post.

While I agree that it's uncommon nowadays for a 10 year old game to add in value, first prints are still collector's items (even though Atlus hadn't really helped with this by basically reprint the ones with growing popularity).
I suspect this game is in that category (and Atlus would probably not reprint it, as digital distribution is now a day-1 option), meaning that in 20 years it'd be possible to find it among articles like the original Persona / Persona 2 for the original PSX (and that's coming from someone still hunting down for the first one at a decent price).

You might want to check out this bad boy for the PS1 and whatever PS2 games don't need analog sticks. Add this thingy and you'll be set for the PS3 and PC too (I'd never really thought about it but that seems like an incredibly chill setup to play emulated RPGs, I might get one myself..).

Might be a good time to go spelunking in the Wii software library too.

Final Fantasy7 was amazing. One of the best games ever. Go get this game and a PlayStation, even if you have never played any other Final Fantasy game, you will still have blast.

The game is currently getting slammed on Amazon JP, most of the 5 reviews are mocking it like ["I bought this for the Heine Destiny gunpla kit ticket" or "I managed to buy some delicious cake because I was on my way to buying the game, rated 5 for the cake".](http://www.amazon.co.jp/product-reviews/B0166FC9J2/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=byRankDescending)

Siliconera article: http://www.siliconera.com/2015/12/23/gundam-extreme-vs-force-is-getting-plasma-blasted-by-amazon-reviews-in-japan/

Also not mentioned in the video, the game actually cut a lot of corners. Many suits are missing, even main character suits like 00 and Strike Freedom, which is ridiculous.

You could just get Final Fantasy Chronicles and Chrono Cross, since the PS3 supports PS1 discs.

I could see Sony putting Chrono Cross on the PSN with the other PS1 games, but I think there's more of a chance of Chrono Trigger being brought over to the PSP, much like Final Fantasy I, II, and Tactics.

I got something similar specifically for Beat Saber, the only VR game I actually play, and after a week or two finally tugged them off once and for all. They added too much thickness to the Moves that I couldn't get the right grips down, and if I want weight I've already got weighted gloves!

Good idea for general play or if you have giant hands, terrible for Beat Saber.

Edit: Yours are a slight bit different than mine, I went with these and they're just way too thick and end awkwardly before getting to the bottom of the Moves. Give yours a shot, don't let my poor decisions hold you back!

Oh well if you truly think that, you may be interested in this more than a PC.

I found a bunch of extension cables from a google search:

PlayStation 2 Controller Extension Cable

Mad Catz Controller Extension Cable for PlayStation

6 ft. PS2 Controller Extension Cable

Extension Cable (PS2/PSX/PSone)

It looks like they're out there, and that what works for the PS2 will work for the PS1 and vice versa - but I'd ask the seller to make sure if it's not indicated just to be sure.

Dex drive. Good luck finding one though.

Edit: I take that back. Apparently amazon has 7 as of this writing.
Interact DexDrive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000K4EI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7MyBDbCVP4CRG

Thanks again. I think in the end I'd have to go with better audio quality over the ps4 branded cloud pair if I can scrounge up the money. (Here's the ps4 cloud pair I was talking about btw https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Entertainment/dp/B07FFK13RY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1536557005&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=hyperx+cloud+2+ps4&psc=1 )

I have a disabled left hand It not fully disables but I do have nerve damage and problems with twitch gaming. But I did have a one handed controller to play rpgs with back in the day. Now thanks to playing pc and having a razer naga things are a lot easier for me.

If you haven't already got these on an older system, I highly recommend the classic Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross.

(sorry for Amazon link; not trying to promote them that way, but you can find good reviews there, if desired)

If your looking for the ps1 copies, I hope you have some cash, I was looking at amazon as I was curious

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00002SU93/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1407244383&sr=8-1&keywords=revelations+persona&condition=used

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00004WLZ7/ref=sr_1_3_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1407244383&sr=8-3&keywords=revelations+persona&condition=used

For the two on amazon (probably cheaper on some other website, and I'm not including the Persona 2 Innocent Sin as its japanese only for psx) its around 90$ for both, while I've seen Persona 1 and both 2's 5$ each on PSN sales

get the ps4 version they released https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Entertainment/dp/B07FFK13RY/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1536012992&sr=8-1&keywords=hyperx+cloud+ps4 its easier to power since they reduced the impediance from 60oms to 40oms.Sound quality is same it just get louder easier.

DRM free version on Amazon for $20:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00000JRSB/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1345043769&sr=8-1&keywords=final+fantasy+vii&condition=used

Don't have a PS3 or a PS2 or a PS1?

$10 for a PS1 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000K6TOK6/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1345043911&sr=1-1&keywords=playstation&condition=used

I think how it is now is better. Buying games was very hit or miss back in the day.


I found some games like this one in store. Knew nothing about it. Looked at the front, gazed at the back... randomly decided to buy it. Turned out to be a good choice.


The worst thing about buying from the store was once the game sold, there goes your chance of ever finding it (usually). I really wanted to get Brigandine and Lunar 2 and never found a copy anywhere. Now they're sought after collector pieces.


It is so easy to find old games today for dirt cheap thanks to digital stores. Bad if you were a game collector I guess. Great for everyone else.

He likes RPG's you said?

Well then I would go for this.

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIV-REALM-REBORN-PlayStation/dp/B00DCBDNW6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413115338&sr=8-1&keywords=realm+reborn+ps4

> Brand new less than $20?

No, "if you really just want the Classic". If you'd also kind of like the PS1, then it doesn't apply.

> any way i can transfer to the classic?

Looking around, it's pretty easy to find PS2 memory card readers meant for the PS3, and I think those might work for PS1 memory too (although I'm not positive). Some of the prices for those on Ebay look a little crazy though. This would be the really old-school answer, if you have a way to get the software off of the floppy disks, and connect something with a DB9 serial connection to your computer.

If anyone wants sealed versions of two of these games, amazon has them for $10 each. Greatest Hits versions.

• Final Fantasy Origins (out of stock but will ship when in stock)
  
• Final Fantasy Anthology
  
  Perhaps Amazon found a crate of these somewhere. I don't think they are a reprint.

A Playstation but PORTABLE?! Genius, Sony should definitely make one of these PlayStation Portables immediately.

Also, Fond Memories

http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Man-Legends-2-Playstation-System/dp/B00004XONL


have fun amigo!

For anyone interested, you can still order brand new copies of Chrono Cross for the PS1 from Square Enix's website and Amazon for about $15+shipping.

Amazon's store page and here's Square Enix's store page.

One of my all-time favorite games

I bought a hdmi cable for the ps2 that dident upscale that left the picture 4:3 found out i couldent play my ps1 games with it, then I bought the pond cable it forces a 16:9 aspect ratio thats not great, then i found out there's a hdmi cable now that has a switch to change the aspect ratio so the image isent stretched on non widescreen games like all ps1 and most ps2 games are.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MYVF61Y/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A20Z8TCB1KGM9H&psc=1

> The screen is going to be the hardest part as its nearly impossible to find 10 cm square LCD screens.

I've heard that Old PSOne Screens are good for this.

I had one of these for my PS1 it made playing smash bros on long car journeys awesome

Edit: Meant crash bash sorry. This is why you proof read people

Well, you can still get them for that price on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B00005QI2S/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all

Totally low budget headset I was using for long time - Ozone Rage ST (~40$). But this one is loose in head size - good, if you have glasses, bad if you are moving your head a lot. And you need additional Jack cable to make micro and headphones on one Jack.
Or the best of them all - HyperX Cloud (model I, not II). I'm using this now, a lot of people in fact are using these (mostly model II, but they are more expensive because of sound card you don't need). This one is for 79$, sometimes cheaper if you are lucky with sale. The nice thing is, that you can buy parts for them - for example, if you broke the micro, you can buy the new one, don't need to buy new headphones. Oh, and this one has 2in1 small Jack cable to make micro and headphones on one Jack.


These are even in PS4 color. :D
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Entertainment/dp/B07FFK13RY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1542367184&sr=8-5&keywords=hyperx+cloud+I

http://www.amazon.com/video-games/dp/B00005QI2S It was first party for the PS One

I played a few PS1 RPGs one-handed with this.

You could play some old PSX RPGs with this baby.

https://www.amazon.com/Agetec-ASCII-Grip/dp/B00001ZUW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473450158&sr=8-1&keywords=ps1+controller+one+hand

Nah, it was a thing. IIRC it's popular for portable console mods.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-PSone-LCD-Screen-SCPH-131-playstation/dp/B00005QI2S

For PC: To start playing you need just A Realm Reborn, which will grant you all content from 1-50 including the 2 years of patch content before Heavensward released. The only thing you will be missing out on is creating an Au Ra character that you can start the game as from level 1.
Then you need Heavensward, which grants access to the 50-60 content, with the new land (6 zones), 3 new jobs and the 2 years of Heavensward patch content. It also lets you either make an Au Ra character, or change your character's race to an Au Ra.
There is also a bundle where you may buy both the base game and the expansion together, but there is no bundle with Collector's Edition goodies.
You will need both collector's editions if you want all the digital goodies, or you can buy upgrades to both editions in order to get them, whenever you choose to.
On Steam it looks exactly the same. The only downside is that you are bound to buy everything on Steam and the box edition codes will not work with Steam. This makes it hard if you wish to have the physical collector's editions as their codes will not work with the Steam version and you would need to buy the collector's box and the Steam upgrade for Stormblood, for example.
For PS4:
It's the same as on PC, except the digital PSN codes and the box editions codes can be mixed and matched without issues.

Amazon links:
FFXIV PC A Realm Reborn: https://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIV-Realm-Reborn-PC/dp/B008SBZD9G/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1484552881&sr=1-2&keywords=final%2Bfantasy%2Bxiv%2Ba%2Brealm%2Breborn%2BPC&th=1
Final Fantasy XIV Heavensward PC https://www.amazon.com/FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-Heavensward-Windows/dp/B00OM6SAK0/ref=sr_1_7?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1484552940&sr=1-7&keywords=final+fantasy+xiv+a+realm+reborn
Final Fantasy XIV PC Bundle https://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIV-Heavensward-Reborn-Bundle/dp/B00UO4NL9Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1484552854&sr=1-2&keywords=final+fantasy+xiv+a+realm+reborn

PS4:
Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn: https://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIV-REALM-REBORN-PlayStation/dp/B00DCBDNW6/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1484552854&sr=1-1&keywords=final+fantasy+xiv+a+realm+reborn
Final Fantasy XIV Heavensward: https://www.amazon.com/FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-Heavensward-PlayStation-4/dp/B00OM6SALE/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1484553249&sr=1-1&keywords=final+fantasy+xiv+Heavensward+ps4

Final Fantasy XIV Bundle: https://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIV-Online/dp/B00UO4NKA4/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1484553283&sr=1-1&keywords=final+fantasy+xiv+online+ps4

On the playstation store? If so, that's a damn shame. But then again buying digital on consoles is never the economic route:


http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIV-REALM-REBORN-PlayStation/dp/B00DCBDNW6/ref=sr_1_1_twi_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1421070364&sr=8-1&keywords=final+fantasy+XIV


Still much better value than any subscription MMO right now IMO.

For the second part of your post, I think you're talking about the PSOne with the screen attachment.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PSone-LCD-Screen-SCPH-131-playstation/dp/B00005QI2S

If your TV has composite inputs (the red/white/yellow RCA plugs), you can get those cheap on Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/Mudder-Meters-Composite-Cable-Sony-Playstation/dp/B06Y5KJ2XK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2VKCIIBOJ9HB1&keywords=ps2+av+cable&qid=1567831074&s=gateway&sprefix=ps2+av+%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-3


Even new model TVs these days typically have at least one set of composite and/or component inputs; If not the actual RCA plugs on the TV itself, they usually connect via a breakout adapter that they include with the TV.


If you have none of the above and HDMI is your only option, you can get a powered HDMI adapter for the PS2's AV output instead.


https://www.amazon.com/Link-Cable-PlayStation-All-Models/dp/B07MYVF61Y/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2VKCIIBOJ9HB1&keywords=ps2+av+cable&qid=1567830916&s=gateway&sprefix=ps2+av+%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-7

Weird that the store doesn't offer the base game...
Amazon.com has the base game as a digital download for $19.99, $22.98 if he'd prefer a boxed version.
Maybe the game is on the PS Store as well?

You did not need a mod chip. The simplicity of some of the tools for playing PSX games that you'd burned was astounding. I had something called the PS X Change. It was painfully simple. Also that expansion port allowed piracy too if I'm not mistaken (the one you plugged the Gameshark into).

It's a PS1 with the LCD screen attachment.

MSRP is $40 and you can currently get it for $30.

This system has 2k18?

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Playstation-PS1-Video-Console-Pc/dp/B000K6TOK6

> amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Entertainment/dp/B07FFK13RY

Wonder if I plug the USB cable into the controller and power the controller that way instead of battery if the Xbox would be able to drive the Alphas?

> Any Final Fantasy for PS1.

That includes all the classics and Tactics.

When it comes to Final Fantasy XIV:

Should I get this this?

Or should I get this, this AND this?

I remember there was a one-handed controller for the Sony Playstation from Agetec. It might be a viable option with a PS to USB convertor. It seems to be fairly cheap on the US Amazon site and eBay.

You should get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Interact-DexDrive-Play-Station-One-PS1/dp/B00000K4EI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=playstation+Dex+Drive&qid=1556885751&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spell

Tell them to get you the LCD screen accessory for your birthday! http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PSone-LCD-Screen-SCPH-131-playstation/dp/B00005QI2S

This one?

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-PSone-LCD-Screen-SCPH-131-playstation/dp/B00005QI2S

https://www.amazon.com/Link-Cable-PlayStation-All-Models/dp/B07MYVF61Y/

https://www.amazon.com/Component-Cable-Audio-Video-Black/dp/B07RXMY5CM/

Either one of these will work on that TV.

Only $12.11 new on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Agetec-ASCII-Grip/dp/B00001ZUW8
Is this what you're talking about? I have one somewhere and never understood it.

These have existed for decades.

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIV-REBORN-PlayStation-4/dp/B00DCBDNW6/ref=pd_sim_vg_4

If I bought ps4 version.. pre-order could I get early access for the pc? heh...

If you have a PS3, the disc version of Origins (I and II) still works, and is only $10 new. www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-Origins-Remastered-Editions-PlayStation/dp/B00008RUYZ/

If you have a PSP/Vita, you can buy it on PSN or UMD.

He could get one of these maybe. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00001ZUW8?pc_redir=1413713963&robot_redir=1

Try Amazon Around 20 bucks for a used one.

Controller Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07543W7XS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

HDMI Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MYVF61Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Have some more options.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00002SU93/sr=/qid=/ref=olp_tab_all?ie=UTF8&colid=&coliid=&me=&qid=&seller=&sr=

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00004WLZ7/sr=/qid=/ref=olp_tab_all?ie=UTF8&colid=&coliid=&me=&qid=&seller=&sr=

it's about $9 USD plus shipping

No tracking down a copy you say? Here's a whole bunch on Amazon selling for $18 and up. You should return that to the library and buy your own copy.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00004SWM0/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1396332458&sr=8-1&keywords=legend+of+mana&condition=used

Nah. This was a little 5" screen that plugged into the ps1 and used the same outlet plug! Ta da!

>EDIT: Shit I forgot to mention this is a Mac we're talking about.

Abandon hope.

Oh, and you can probably buy FFT from amazon for 19 bucks. If you have a PS3, you could play it there.

You can track down a used Playstation 1 and a set of the original discs for pretty cheap, actually. :)

In fact, you don't really even need the system itself -- most emulators nowadays don't require a BIOS file any more, having replaced it with their own BIOS-mimicking code, meaning they don't depend on any proprietary Sony code and are therefore entirely legal to use as long as you're reading from the real discs and not a pirated copy (that is, emulators are usually used to run pirated software, which is illegal, but the emulators themselves are not illegal -- see the case of Sony Computer v. Bleem, Inc.)...



^(NOTE: I am not a lawyer)

So glad to have come across this thread! I too have a smaller noggin and just ordered the PS4 HyperX Cloud! based on the recommendations in this thread. I already have a headset from the Microsoft store specifically for my Xbox1 which fits my head fine, but it has a proprietary plug that I cannot use for anything else. Only thing to add is don't get a Corsair headset if you have a small head. I have to return the HS60 that I bought because it is way too big and made my jaw hurt.

No problem! Now go out and buy the PS4 version!

I just picked it up and will be starting fresh for the PS4 version as I haven't played in like 9 months!

http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIV-REALM-REBORN-PlayStation/dp/B00DCBDNW6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409283101&sr=8-1&keywords=ffxiv+ps4