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PlayStation 1 PS1 PU-8 SCPH-1001 NTSC Motherboard and Power Supply - Authentic
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PlayStation 1 PS1 PU-8 SCPH-1001 NTSC Motherboard and Power Supply - Authentic

Bottom line: The PlayStation 1 PS1 PU-8 SCPH-1001 NTSC Motherboard and Power Supply is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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  • Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

This part came out of a working PlayStation 1 PS1 SCPH-1001 NTSC that had the laser go out. Board and supply seem like they’re in great condition and this is the model that actually has the A/V out and bay. Part not guaranteed & sold as-is. No returns or cancellations. Thanks for the support!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PlayStation 1 PS1 PU-8 SCPH-1001 NTSC Motherboard and Power Supply using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Sony's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

regionNTSC
part_typemotherboard
board_revisionPU-8

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PlayStation 1 PS1 PU-8 SCPH-1001 NTSC Motherboard and Power Supply - Authentic is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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