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Alternative Uses and Interesting Mods for a PS1?

Posted by Cliff on from the breathe-new-life-into-old-hardware dept.

carolinamagi asks: "I've got an original Playstation collecting dust in my garage that I only use when I've got a fix for Final Fantasy VII. I know the original Playstation is a dated system but I can't help but wonder if there are any 'after market' or non-game mods which others have tried (with success) to give their Playstation some new life. The catch is that I'm a total novice when it comes to mods (although I am handy around the house and around a computer) and I would still like the ability to play games with my modded Playstation. Any ideas?"

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  1. For Inspiration by Cap'nPedro · · Score: 5, Interesting

    For inspiration, see what Ben Heck's done. He's a console modding god. If you want aftermarket, and are skilled with tools, make it portable!

    Oh, and I have to mention his Xbox 360 laptop. Because it rocks.

  2. Audiophile Quality CD Player by Andrew+Tanenbaum · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The PSX is almost an audiophile quality CD player.

    See: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15484873/
    And: http://dogbreath.de/PS1/index.html