15 replies to this topic

[Jasoco]

Are the used PlayStations (Box kind. Not new teeny tiny One. The older one.) worth $30?

I'm getting close to picking one up, but if I can wait, I can.

Seeing as the newer One's are $50. What would a new X be worth anyway?

I just need one. Well, not NEED, but if it's worth it, I will get one.

You know?

Also, does the One have anything the X doesn't? Like in features? Or is it a straight remake?

[MegaManFan]

I sold an original used one for $10 or $12 on eBay, as is (the motor couldn't spin discs fast enough to play and needed to be replaced).

[liquid_sky]

you could pay 30 and get one that could bust any day, or coudl could pay 20 more and get one that wont break as quick, and has a warentee to boot.

Get the retail one

[Jasoco]

Well, GS actually puts a warranty on the used ones too. But I am liking the teeny tiny size of the "One". I really like how small it is. It's future hacking fodder.

Anyway, the warranty for the used systems covers it for a year and covers anything the new systems are covered for. It is only $5 more.

Do the older ones have a tendency to die off shortly after the warranty ends? Who knows how long these X's were owed for before they were traded in, though? I dunno.

So in the end it's really only $15 more.

Though, with a One, I'd be the original owner. And that's always nice.

Hmmm...

Need to think..

If only there were new leftover X's for like $40. Even $30 or $35.

[King Atari]

DON'T buy a used PSX. These systems are notorious for dying after a lot of play, meaning that you'll probably have relatively little time with it, unless the previous owner negelcted it (and with a system that has both Tomb Raider and Resident Evil, I don't think that's likely). It may already play choppy, meaning you'd have to keep it upside down all of the time, and even then that's not full-proof. Definitely get a new PS1, it may cost a little more, but it's worth it in the long run.

[Jasoco]

Ok!



I'll get the PSOne.

[Dones]

You could get an original playstation just for the collectible factor. The older models accomodates for serial port-based GameSharks/Action Replay, which are useful for those into PSX homebrewing. Model 1001 has built in RCA plugs. It's convenient but the laser unit on those models is quite problematic.

[King Atari]

Good call, I guarantee you'll be playing much longer than if you bought one used. If you do stumble upon a cheap PSX, do pick it up just for the fact it's the original. I wouldn't pay more than $10-$15 for it, since they're so unreliable. My PSX still plays well, mainly because I bought it used and it worked ok, so I didn't play it a whole lot. PS2 takes care of all PSX duties .

Now, as for games, IMO this is all you need:

Tomb Raider
Resident Evil (or, as in my case, Resident Evil: Director's Cut)
Resident Evil 2

[Brad2600]

You're best off to buy a PSOne in my opinion.

I still have my original PSX and it still works. It's just a centerpiece in my collection cuz of my PS2.

[DeV0]

What about a second hand psone? I meen the new smaller one. New they are $100 + here and theres about 8 2nd hand new models in the local pawn for $50. Are these more reliable? and is there a working bootdisc for them? I ask because i copy all my games and patch them to run on NTSC (full screen / faster),

I own an original 1001 that still works but has been tampered with too many times, I like the fact that you dont need to get a chip for the 1001. So reliability and no mod needed for imports are my biggest concerns about the new psone, Any advise appreciated as i might buy one tomorrow,,,

[Sylentwulf]

You should EASILY be able to find a brand new PsOne for $50. Might even be able to find one for $40 or so.

[King Atari]

PS1's are all $50 new here. I've never seen them cheaper, but prices should start dropping as we get closer and closer to the PS3 and the new round of console wars.

[Jasoco]

I didn't even know people still SOLD PSOne's for more than $50. They've been $49.99 for a year around here. Everywhere. And not once have I seen a used One. Only X's.

[A2600]

the flea over here sells them for that price ($30)

[Jasoco]

A2600 said:

the flea over here sells them for that price ($30)

Now, is that New or Used? X or One?

[DeV0]

Remember im in australia where the $ is worth 65 U.S cents. They are $140 Au brand new, Even comparing the dollar, this is a big freakin rip off!

Ok, ive bought my second hand one ($30) and it runs extremely well. Getting it moded tomorrow for $10 so i can play my legit japanese titles.