Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Console w/ Complete Need For Speed III Twisted Metal 2
Bottom line: The Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Console 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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Manufacturer description
Need for Speed III is the greatest hits version. The console reads discs perfectly with no issues at all. This can easily be fixed by cleaning the eject button. It is very easy to do and common for this console.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Console 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
| cpu | MIPS R3000A |
|---|---|
| media | CD-ROM |
| ram_mb | 2 |
| region | NTSC-U/C |
| cpu_mhz | 33.87 |
Hardware benchmark data
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