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Sony PlayStation 1

462 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Value for money (78)
Usability (49)
Game selection (6)
Family (2)
Portability (1)

No negative mentions yet

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 462 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the game selection and design. The usability and value for money are also appreciated.

value for money, usability, design, game selection, family

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Game Consoles the Sony PlayStation 1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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(Based on 462 reviews)

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Consumer review by: TriMesh (pcworld.com)

Sony Playstation Console

Obviously, the most important thing about a games console is the software it runs - in this respect, it's hard to beat the PlayStation. The PS2 may be getting the new games, but the range of PS software is very extensive, and much of it is now...

Size, Styling, Weight, Software Library

No serial port

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review by: bethdm (pcworld.com)

Sony Playstation Console

This product is one of the best video game consoles in the world. It might be old, but this thing works faster than the newer consoles we see today. Some games for like the ps2 cost like 50 bucks, nobody wants to pay that. Ps1 games cost like only 20...

very compact. have nice graphics for an old system

none

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review by: hustleman1981 (pcworld.com)

Sony Playstation Console

sony playstation, the greatest 32-bit system to exist. Outlasted the saturn. Outlasted the 3d0. Outlasted the N64 which is graphically superior, yet is a cartridge based system outlasted the Dreamcast due to segas problems with financial management....

CD-based system, compact design

only 2 controller ports

Jul, 2002

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Consumer review by: conn3x (pcworld.com)

Sony Playstation Console

This console is a great buy especially for the price. You can play any original playstation games as well as CDs through your TV. Sony continues to come out with quality PS1 games despite the fact that the PS2 is out, and I recommend this to anyone who...

Portable, as good as the original system

one controller

Sep, 2001

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Sony PlayStation 1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of the Sony PlayStation 1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other Game Consoles on Amazon.com.

value for money, portability, usability, design

90% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: dmcaninch (bestbuy.com)

Worked For Us!

Buy this if you want to rent / purchase movies and games from classic to new on the Playstation Network! : )

Entering a small code and then obtaining money from the purchase on the PS3

N/A

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Loskino (bestbuy.com)

Excellent Card

Your standard issue $20 PSN card. Nothing to write home about but the card worked so I can't complain.

50 PSN card

No downside

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: goudy (bestbuy.com)

pays for itself!

Probably the best subscription I have ever bought! It has more that paid for itself with the free games it offers every month. Although you won't get brand new releases for free it doesn't give you B-list games. Just a few I have gotten. Were...

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: L5Ufan (bestbuy.com)

Game card

It's easy to gift to someone with a vita. Can't go wrong with this.

Easy to use

Nothing

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: kaylacrystal (bestbuy.com)

easy

I like this for gift giving.....no need to put a credit card in the system.

No need for credit card

Dec, 2012

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Product Specifications

The Sony Playstation is the most popular gaming console in America, with a library of thousands of Playstation games currently available. Featuring advanced 3D texture-mapped graphics, full transparency and shading effects, and high-quality CD sound, it was considered impossible to emulate decently until the release of an astonishing new emulator. The precise manufacturing methods of the PlayStation have gone through several refinements since the console's arrival. The current production model features a highly integrated chipset. Despite having gone through numerous hardware revisions, the technological core of PlayStations architecture remains unchanged.