Playstation 1?

[Un-dead Soldier]

I checked out a new video game store that just opened here in my rural town. I was considering buying a vintage video game system from them, more specifically, a Playstation 1.

If you own a PS1, can you tell me your impressions of the system and can you recommend some games I should buy?

[Cobra Terrorist]

If you own a PS1, can you tell me your impressions of the system and can you recommend some games I should buy?

Ahhhh, the ol' PS1! I wish I still had mine.

My top two "most recommended" games HAVE TO be Final Fantasy VII and VIII.

I still have the original games, but the PS1 bit the dust a long time ago. It's buried in the backyard.

[MeLikeJinx]

PS1 is my fav game system of all-time... so many great games, but most of those games have to be played back in the day... by today's standard they suck. LOL. Unless you haven't played any next-gen stuff then it should be okay. Depends what kind of games you like though... there was a similar thread a while back: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/video-games/22484-playstation-1-a.html

[drunknmunky]

Rally Cross
Driver
Felony 11-79
Final Fantasy 7
Game Day 98 :)

[MeLikeJinx]

Game Day 98 :)
NFL Game Day '98 is still the most fun I ever had playing a football game. I remember buying the PS1 bundle from Costco and that was the game it came with (either that or Game Day '97, I forget which).

To be honest I never liked Madden (except Madden '93 for the SNES). And I never played NFL2K, so Game Day is still my fav NFL game.

[Sgt Major Haley]

Twisted Metal

[mister-x]

my favorite is Burnout, it was a destruction derby game...
and
TEKKEN

[drunknmunky]

Oh yeah, Destruction Derby 2,
Tekken 3,
Crash Bandicoot
Spyro
Monster Rancher

[thewyseone]

cart world series,i loved that game but tried to play it a while back it gave me a headache dumbing down to that low of graphics.although i usually have no issues with the 8 or 16 bit systems.

[mister-x]

also, how could i forget the reason i bought a PS...
i remember playing Gran Turismo on display at bestbuy, and immediatly buying the console and game right then.

dual shock controlers were the best thing ever

[Adamassc]

Twisted Metal

This. FFVII is also fantastic. My top recommendations are Dino Crisis and Resident Evil 2.

[Alyosha]

Gran Turismo, Silent Hill, Syphon Filter, Metal Gear Solid, FF7 & FF8 just to name a few.

[Un-dead Soldier]

Ok, now a second question.

Is $15.00 a good deal for a Playstation 1?

It would be complete with all cords and two controlers.

[TheSerpentKing]

Resident Evil 1,2,3 and Survivor
Silent Hill
Syphon Filter 1 and 2
Mortal Kombat Trilogy

[TheSerpentKing]

Ok, now a second question.

Is $15.00 a good deal for a Playstation 1?

It would be complete with all cords and two controlers.

I'd say it a good deal a $15. You may also want to pick up a memory card too.

[Black Llama]

Grab a memory card or 2 if they have it. Also you should play:

Final Fantasy Tactics
Final Fantasy 7, 8 and 9
Vandal Hearts
Suikoden 1 and 2
Breath of Fire 3
Revelations : Persona
Lunar Silver Star Story
Lunar Eternal Blue
Brave Fencer Musashi


I'm an RPG fan if you can't tell :D

[Adamassc]

Resident Evil 1,2,3 and Survivor
Silent Hill
Syphon Filter 1 and 2
Mortal Kombat Trilogy

An important note: While you can play RE2 first, Survivor is best saved for last. And then only if you fully enjoy the Resident Evil series.

[Crimson Rage]

It's a totally different price range so may not be an option for you, but if you get the cheapest available PS3 the entire PS1 back catalogue can be played on it.

Personally, I find it hard to revisit PS1 games. I'm not a graphics whore, but it's still tough to play even the games I loved after being spoiled by the 'next gen' systems.

[homer_sapien]

Ahhhh, the ol' PS1! I wish I still had mine.

My top two "most recommended" games HAVE TO be Final Fantasy VII and VIII.

I still have the original games, but the PS1 bit the dust a long time ago. It's buried in the backyard.

I still use my portable PS1. I keep it plugged in so I can play Final Fantasy VI and Tactics.

[Angry.Android]

It's a totally different price range so may not be an option for you, but if you get the cheapest available PS3 the entire PS1 back catalogue can be played on it.

Personally, I find it hard to revisit PS1 games. I'm not a graphics whore, but it's still tough to play even the games I loved after being spoiled by the 'next gen' systems.

From what i understand, only certain games are backwards compatible.


$15 is a good price for a ps1, but depending upon which model it may not last long.

As for ps1 must have games, i would recommend the following:

FFVII
FFTactics
FrontMission3

[Joe Fan 1]

IMO two games that I would recommend are Marvel Vs. Capcom Clash of Superheroes and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. I used to play those games so much and really enjoyed them. I wish I still had them and one day may repurchase them when I can afford it.

[Danney]

nothing ... and I mean NOTHING beats MGS on the PSOne. That game was and still is one of the most amazing video game experiences in the history of games.

And I am NOT a fanboy by any stretch, in fact, I don't really like the rest of the series. I have the PS4 game, and the HD collection on XBOX because I got it for xmas, but rarely do I play either, nothing seems to top the first. ;)

[MeLikeJinx]

nothing ... and I mean NOTHING beats MGS on the PSOne. That game was and still is one of the most amazing video game experiences in the history of games.
I still remember playing it for the first time and thinking how awesome the intro part was because they made it just like a movie when you left the submarine and was controlling it while the credits still rolled.

I still think Resident Evil 2 was a better overall PS1 experience for me though. For me...

1. Final Fantasy 7
2. Resident Evil 2
3. Metal Gear Solid
4. Parasite Eve

[MST3KFan]

I'm going to give you a MASSIVE list of games I have found to be fun for PS1... *cracks knuckles before typing*

Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX
Breath of Fire 3
Suikoden 1 and 2
Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3: Nemesis
Chrono Cross
Parasite Eve 1 and 2
Dino Crisis 1 and 2
Crash Bandicoot 1 and 2
Lunar: The Silver Story and Eternal Blue
Mega Man Legends 1 and 2
The MisAdventures of Tron Bonne
Grandia
The Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen and Soul Reaver
Tales of Destiny
Tenchu 1 and 2
Metal Gear Solid
Wild ARMS 1 and 2
Persona 1 and 2
Xenogears
Thousand Arms
Twisted Metal 1 and 2
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Legend of Legaia
Tomb Raider 1 and 2

..In case you didn't notice, a lot of 1 and 2 games on the list. PS1 seemed to get sequels like crazy for games introduced on it.

[OSOK]

i dont want to know how many hours i spent playinf ps1

gran turismo
twisted metal
vigilante 8
RE
cool boarders
tony hawk
need for speed

those were the days