(Part 2) Best playstation accessories according to redditors
We found 366 Reddit comments discussing the best playstation accessories. We ranked the 66 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
So after a little digging, it seems that I may have exaggerated a bit.
Memory card I had is neither made by MadCatz, nor 500 cards.
But still that is a 36MB card from probably 1997?
> Here's some background. I grew up all my life as a Nintendo bloke.
If you played Nintendo games mostly (or N64 more so) expect a different feel to the games. The standout hits have an edgy, mature appeal to them... even the colorful platformers. There are some multi-plats between the PS1 and N64, but the differences in hardware made very different libraries of games. The large disk space of PlayStation CDs and the cheap CD format itself made it more desirable for 3rd-party developers, so if you are going to collect, expect lots of varity of good quality games. That being said, don't be afraid to try out different genres of games, you are sure to find greatness anywhere. Good luck.
> First of all, as seasoned PS1 experts, do you have any recommendations on controller/memory card/wire brands? That's one thing.
For Controllers, I recommend at least one of each of the standard ones. "The Non-Analog/D-Pad Only" style is perfect for Platformers and RPGs that don't really utilize analog anyway. Even for games before 1998 that don't have analog I'd recommend playing with this controller since using an Analog Controller-type controller's d-pad feels weird being that those kind of controllers were designed for analog games.
Speaking of analog controllers, don't skip on "The Dual Analog Controller". It was the first one for PlayStation and most people don't even remember it since it was only in stores for like 8 months or something. It can be a little pricey/hard to find, but not anymore expensive than any Xbox 360 pad out there. It's a great controller and also an interesting artifact since it's design is much bigger than anything Sony's ever made. Plus, it has concave sticks, something Sony didn't do again until the Dual-Shock 4 controller. It's my favorite controller to play with, but with only downside: no rumble...
...But that's what the "Dual-Shock 1" remedies. It's something I imagine you have already played with, so nothing new here. Just the most well-rounded controller out of the whole bunch; all kinds of color designs to pick from.
If you want a Light Gun, go Namco. there isn't any official Sony Light Gun, but the Namco one is the better quality one and the most common one out there.
As for anything else (Fighting Stick, Driving Wheel, Flight-stick, etc.) I'll leave that up to you since I don't own any and don't know much about them.
For Memory Cards, there really isn't much to pick from. 1MB (or 15 blocks of memory) is all there is to pick from for size. I'd recommend getting 4 or 5 in bulk on eBay or something. Only because some games saves take up more than just 1 block out of the 15.
For Wires/Connectors, same as the cards... not much to pick from. Some extender cables for the controllers would be good if your playing from far away but as for video cables standard Composite is the best image quality your going to get... unless you can get RGB Scart or something like that to work with it. There's no Component you can get for it as the system doesn't support 480 resolution. I'd recommend hooking it up to a CRT TV instead of an HDTV if possible.
> Second of all, and the most important, what games do you recommend?
> Anyway, I like platformers. And I like open world games where you get to jump about and collect items and whatnot. Love the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
Well then Crash Bandicoot is right up your alley! Classic platformer and Sony's mascot during the PS1 era. The first game can be expensive, but the second and third games are cheaper and the third supports analog. More of the same in each iteration but some extras thrown in. Also get Rayman. It's a launch title from way back in 1995, and hard as hell. I haven't played the second, but from what I hear it's pretty solid. Spyro The Dragon is another classic Sony mascot from this time. Just like Crash, there's a second and a third game with same-y gameplay with extras. That series of games is more like an open-world game compared to Crash though.
> I also have a fond appreciation for racing games.
Well there's the flagship racing franchise for Sony: Gran Turismo. It's more like a deep racing sim that can be slow to get into, but ends up being very addicting to play. For a more standard racing experience, Ridge Racer is a good one. It's actually the oldest game on the system, launching way back 1994 in Japan. there's also 3 sequels: Revolution, Rage, and R4. Crash Team Racing is like a Mario Kart clone and a pretty good one too.
> I love Street Fighter games, but I don't really know any other great fighting series.
Besides the Alpha games that you listed, there's also the Collection 1 & 2 games. that contain near-perfect Arcade ports of a handful of Street Fighter games. Be wary, they can be hard to find/expensive. Assuming your a Street Fighter fan, I'd also assume you don't like Mortal Kombat all the much, but if you want to get a game, go with Mortal Kombat Trilogy. It's basically a mash-up of the first three games characters in the third game's style. The Tekken series is also a good classic. It's not a tight 2-D fighter with the same level of technical mastery, but a ton of fun to play. the first game comes with Galaga, and the third is loaded with content and unlockables. However I have a very personal hardcore recommendation: Bushido Blade. remember how I said you should explore different genres? this is a good start. It's a fighting game with one-hit kills and a very tight movement system with a variety of weapons to pick from. Super competitive to play with a friend, and tons of fun.
> I've looked on the standard "50 best games" lists on the net, but none of them seem to really satisfy me.
Like I said before, don't be afraid to try new things. You had put in your list Final Fantasy 7 which is a great RPG and should be played at least once, but the PS1 had tons and tons of great RPGs on it. If you have plenty of time (and money in some cases regarding the rarity of some of these games) try out some other RPGs such as Vagrant Story, Suikoden, Chrono Cross, Xenogears, and Grandia just to name a few.
Besides that I have a few more personal recommendations based on my preferences:
I hope this wall of text helps you on your collecting endeavors. Happy Hunting!
I bought this. I bought a different cord for it though. The whole build ran me about $140.
Nice! I started with psvr and played probably near 100 hours. That was back when we only had 16 songs I think and no expert+ for a while so i finally broke down and got a rift to play custom songs. It's a lot of fun but i still find the original soundtrack songs had more fun mapping than a lot of custom songs and I go back to them when I need a good workout. Keep on having fun and you'll be surprised how quickly you're playing harder and harder levels.
Another note I highly recommend these to help improve grip and stability: RDS Industries 2 Pack Action Grips for PlayStation Move Motion Controllers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX4ZCJL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hNdsDb9YCM0KB
It seems to be the Level Up PS3 Storage tower
https://www.amazon.com/LevelUp-PlayStation-Alloy-Storage-Tower-Black/dp/B004DX8VTW
It's this thing.
Found it http://www.amazon.com/New-Playstation-MEGA-BLOCK-MEMORY-CARD/dp/B000AJY4ZI
Nice case. I got this case for my console from Amazon.
Hyperkin makes a better more reliable cable, but it's more expensive
Hyperkin HDTV Cable for PS2/ PS1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NSTDKHD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2FLVDbNBS9V13
https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Mega-Memory-Card/dp/B00000K4YH
I had one of the mega memory cards for PSX, also with a few failed blocks. Would playing on a ps3 be an option? If it's modded, then you could play Japan region games. I think that would let you save memory cards using the hard drive, then copy to a PC.
https://youtu.be/f7fCTHu99bk
Chya man anytime. I got my parts from amazon I’m pretty sure you can get it from eBay too. Here are the links:
SANWA 6 Piece Original Japan OBSF-30 Push Button 30mm Buttons for Arcade Joystick Controller & Video Game Console (Black & Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMQ4NYB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ngCADb8ATA16G
Sanwa JLF - TP - 8YT Stick 8 Way 5Pin Handle + Sanwa GT-Y Octagonal Gate For Arcade Joystick MadCatz TE Stick Game Mame & Raspberry Pi & PS2 PS3 Xbox 360 DIY Kit Parts (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076P541NV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WhCADbYTZ9ZKH
I got something similar specifically for Beat Saber, the only VR game I actually play, and after a week or two finally tugged them off once and for all. They added too much thickness to the Moves that I couldn't get the right grips down, and if I want weight I've already got weighted gloves!
Good idea for general play or if you have giant hands, terrible for Beat Saber.
Edit: Yours are a slight bit different than mine, I went with these and they're just way too thick and end awkwardly before getting to the bottom of the Moves. Give yours a shot, don't let my poor decisions hold you back!
I find one on amazon.
OSTENT Golf Club Stick Adaptor Attachment Compatible for Sony PS3 PS Move Sport Video Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D3S66KT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nJE1CbYA768JR
I don't know what your definition of reasonably priced is, but this one is 25 USD. I applaud you for wanting to repair your device over chucking it in a landfill and replacing it even if you're not doing it for environmental reasons.
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I wish more people repaired broken tech rather than replaced.
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Edit, apparently the one I linked for you has garbage reviews. Everything else I'm seeing is out of stock. Maybe you could cannibalize another ps1 that is broken but somehow still has a functional laser assembly?
There are many types of RGB cable, but I'm assuming you want a SCART cable? I'd go with Retro Gaming Cables, Retro Access, or Insurrection Industries.
I found a bunch of extension cables from a google search:
PlayStation 2 Controller Extension Cable
Mad Catz Controller Extension Cable for PlayStation
6 ft. PS2 Controller Extension Cable
Extension Cable (PS2/PSX/PSone)
It looks like they're out there, and that what works for the PS2 will work for the PS1 and vice versa - but I'd ask the seller to make sure if it's not indicated just to be sure.
I use this to play Japanese imports on my North American PS1. I've only used it for 4 imports, but it's worked on all of them. It's just a boot disc that boots past the copy protection then lets you swap in the import. I have used this to play a few burned games as well. I ordered a copy of Diablo 1 off ebay but it wouldn't play, so I burned a disc of it and it worked great. Not as elegant as a modded system for sure, but cheap and effective!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005N5Q2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oh thank you, that was just enough info to find it exactly:
http://www.amazon.com/PlayBack-Memory-Playstation-Black-Green/dp/B000AJY4ZI?tag=digitalpress-20
Interact Playback MegaMemory card. It had a buiilt in voice recorder so you could tell yourself which games were saved on it.
As u/Craigerrs said, the SCART spec can vary from TV to TV especially if it's a cheaper one. Short answer for the PS2 is that you want the TV to support RGB over SCART, then you need to get yourself a Playstation RGB SCART Cable
I can't remember offhand, but I think you need to enable RGB output in the Playstation menu.
For other devices; if it is capable of outputting RGB, you'll almost certainly be able to get this into your TV through SCART regardless of the connector on the other end.
Further detail about the connector:
SCART was a very nifty and clever connector for the analogue A/V age; the analogue equivalent of HDMI in many ways. It supported multiple video signal types, multi-channel audio, and comprehensive control signals through a single 21-pin connector and cable.
French invention from late 70s but became widely used throughout Europe and Middle East (basically PAL zones) by late 80s. I'm in UK and it was ubiquitous here in 90s (still offered as a single connector on some flat screen TVs to this day).
The three most commonly supported video signals supported by the SCART connector were composite (OK), S-Video (Better), and RGB (Best). RGB was especially good for anything involving computer graphics (such as games consoles, home computers and on screen graphics from Set Top Boxes). You could connect SCART to SCART, or any supported signal on a different connector wired to a SCART connector at the other end (eg 3xRCA for composite video and stereo audio, plus an S-Video connector at one end, with SCART at the other)
The control elements are largely defunct now unless you are connecting compatible equipment with a SCART connector but they supported input switching (start playing a tape in your VCR, and the TV would switch on from standby and switch to the correct input and back again once you switch the VCR off).
A set top box could send a signal to a VCR to start and stop recording at appropriate times, a VCR or DVD player could set the TV to switch to the appropriate aspect ratio for the content playing, etc.
There were various other functions such as bidirectional signals but one which was useful in reducing cable clutter was the ability to daisy chain devices and pass through signals. For example, you have a TV, VCR, Satellite receiver, and DVD Player. You want to be able to see all of these on the TV, and you want to be able to record programmes from the satellite receiver. Normally that would be a longer cable from every device to the TV, plus a cable from the satellite receiver to the VCR. To further complicate matters, cheaper TVs often only had 2 or even 1 SCART input. One way around this would be to connect the DVD player to the 2nd SCART on the satellite receiver, then connect the 1st Sat SCART to 2nd SCART on the VCR, then the 1st SCART from VCR to TV. One less cable overall, shorter cables in daisy chain rather than rats nest of longer cables, and fewer SCART sockets required on the TV. It might not seem like much but given how chunky good quality SCART cables and connectors could be, the space saving could make a difference.
I'm going to stop now as I'm sure I've bored most people to tears about SCART but it was an incredible connector with a lot of functionality, you could make your own cables to precise length and requirements, and it even supported HD making it more convenient than 5xRCA for Component plus audio but this was very limited as HDMI was on the march.
And here's the stick. The connector it came with ends in bare wires.
SANWA JLF-TP-8YT Orange Ball Top Handle Arcade Joystick 4 and 8 Way Adjustable - Hori Fight Stick Repair Part (Mad Catz SF4 Tournament Joystick Compatible) - Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJTF9BY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_muBBCbM8R0XTR
2001 you didn't play video games very much, because if they did, they'd have one of these.
I got a two pack of 10 ft usb extension cables from amazon and they work great on PS Classic.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KTYJDJX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought this off amazon and it works like a charm. It's a disc that boots past the copy protection, then you remove it and insert an Import/Burned game.
I have played both Japanese games and burned games on my North American PS1. Works awesome!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005N5Q2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Now that you mention it.. someone could probably rig something up with a usb light gun connected to a raspberry pi
It is four separate "buttons" underneath the D-pad that it presses on, so yes, it's certainly possible. The hard part wouldn't be cutting it, though, (a dremel would be the easiest way to cut it by the way), it'd be having them held in place after it's been cut into four buttons. There'd no longer be anything holding the buttons up, since the D-pad is held up by the leverage of that spindle thing in the middle. Maybe some very specifically sized springs under each button could work?
Before hacking apart the D-pad though, your best bet is probably to mod it into something similar to the Elite's D-pad, giving better control without having to separate them.
I could have sworn I saw clip-on/mod versions of those for sale somewhere online...edit: Found them. It's a magnetic D-pad with swappable covers.
Is this the one? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01MUTIUEK/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497109153&sr=8-1-fkmr0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hermitshell+psvr+ps4+case
I bought this one, and it's well-built.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MUTIUEK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1511253933
what about sticks? I see some in amazon that are marked as oem parts amazon, thats why i'm curious.
http://www.amazon.com/White-Sanwa-Push-Buttons-OBSF-30-W/dp/B00367KDVU/ref=pd_sbs_misc_1
Get a stick while you're at it?
http://www.amazon.com/JLF-TP-8YT-SK-Joystick-Adjustable-Tournament-Compatible/dp/B004CZQ058/ref=pd_sim_misc_4
http://www.amazon.com/Sanwa-GT-Y-Octagonal-Restrictor-Joysticks/dp/B004AU0H4U/ref=pd_bxgy_misc_text_c
The last part I linked lets the stick be restricted to an octogon shape rather than the square gate that vanilla MadCatz sticks ship with. It's night and day for SPDs, but might feel off if you're already well used to doing SRKs with a square gate, etc. Just linking in case you're interested; I would personally never use it since I'm a charge fiend.
You did not need a mod chip. The simplicity of some of the tools for playing PSX games that you'd burned was astounding. I had something called the PS X Change. It was painfully simple. Also that expansion port allowed piracy too if I'm not mistaken (the one you plugged the Gameshark into).
Just get a cord extender, much less hassle
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KTYJDJX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share