Comment on My PS1 died today
Buffy@libretechni.ca 2 weeks ago
Sorry for your loss, I feel your pain. I recently discovered that my ps1, Atari 2600, and most importantly, my VideoNow were put in outside storage and not indoors. They’ve been exposed to the elements for literal years. Have yet to test them but things weren’t looking good.
bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
If its any hope, a lot of my stuff has survived insane temp changes in storage.
Buffy@libretechni.ca 2 weeks ago
Fingers crossed, maybe I’ll make my first post here documenting their story and where they’ve been. The ps1 specifically though is one of those boxy ones with the big side vents, and it was sticking up out of the box caught right in a draft. I’ll be really surprised if I can get that one up and running, I can see the amount of dirt and moisture that settled in that vent.
bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Mines also an spch 101 and it sat in storage a couple years or longer. You’ll likely need a new laser , cheap and easy. May as well do a mod chip while youre in there.
A lot of people have done the mod that allows you to play games off a modded memory card, bypassing the error prone cd drive. Seems worth it
Buffy@libretechni.ca 2 weeks ago
I wasn’t even aware of that mod chip, definitely worth it. I’ve had this goofy idea for a while now to set up a corner in my basement with an 80s theme. You know, vintage flooring, lamps, blankets, one of those old futons, and a CRT with my classic consoles. Having something like that down there would be a nice modern convenience without sacrificing the aesthetic.