# PS1 Appreciation/Collectors Thread of Ugly-Ass Polygons **URL:** \ **Category:** Video Games\ **Created:** [October 26, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87 "2017-10-26T02:15:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![harborline\_765](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/harborline_765/32/5947_2.png) [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/223 "2019-01-19T17:45:53Z")
I picked up a few Japanese PS1 games - mostly Tetris titles - at the start of the month, and upon telling an old friend I was lucky enough to have him offer up his Japanese ceramic white PS2 Slim as a means of playing on them. But after talking about playing TGM at the arcade he also gave me his Namco Arcade stick! I couldn’t feel more grateful right now - I’m smitten playing my Tetris games with this hardware! (Memory Card was 200 yen at a Book-Off) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/uploads/retrogameboards/original/2X/d/de212bd4aa2e6156ab041b85e731f97a363e5c21.jpeg) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/uploads/retrogameboards/original/2X/b/b6fdddb5bae2652f33c2997d16a1524b718b192a.jpeg) The PS2 box design is timeless - so much better than the PAL one I have for a silver model. Played some Tetris Plus today - puzzle mode is amazing! Bit gutted about how the audio is handled though - it’ll restart the same audio track every time you level up, which is often, and distracting. But the looping audio - a symptom of the CD format - sounds really strange in a 90s Tetris game with an arcade soundtrack for some reason. ---
**Author:** ![apathetic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/apathetic/32/4119_2.png) [@apathetic](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/apathetic)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/224 "2019-01-19T17:51:16Z")
> [@harborline\_765](#): > > The PS2 box design is timeless I agree, but would go with a different one for my example; ![711719105701_l](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/uploads/retrogameboards/original/2X/2/2841ebc3d7b002d5a5369f368c55ce09acd93751.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Peltz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/peltz/32/6142_2.png) [@Peltz](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Peltz)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/225 "2019-01-19T18:08:13Z")
Component would be the most hassle-free. The PS1 is not compatible with standard component cables but the PS2 is if you’re willing to go that route. ---
**Author:** ![harborline\_765](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/harborline_765/32/5947_2.png) [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/226 "2019-01-19T18:14:05Z")
I find that box important for other reasons - namely how the PS2 could sell on brand and logo recognition alone. But I don’t find the PS2’s logo (and its Tron-esque almost stereotypical futuristic straight lines) to have aged that well compared with the classic PS emblem, so that’s where the Slim box, with its side - and to scale - view of the hardware and the iconic face buttons, goes some way to making up for that. ---
**Author:** ![harborline\_765](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/harborline_765/32/5947_2.png) [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/227 "2019-01-19T18:15:11Z")
Thanks, I’ll have a look into it! (I am indeed using a PS2) ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/matt/32/13124_2.png) [@matt](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/228 "2019-01-19T20:14:27Z")
Component slim PS2 is a great setup. Even RetroArch will be available soon for it. Should be good for 8-bit retro stuff at least. ---
**Author:** ![harborline\_765](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/harborline_765/32/5947_2.png) [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/229 "2019-01-19T20:46:33Z")
It will be nice to have a (presumably) 480p image, that’s for sure! I probably should have picked up some 60hz NTSC games in Japan, so far I have Arcana Heart though, which I plan to play with the Namco PS1 Arcade Stick. Is it worth getting an official component cable? The only one I can find it quite pricey, and without the packaging I wonder if it’s even legit. ---
**Author:** ![Peltz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/peltz/32/6142_2.png) [@Peltz](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Peltz)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/230 "2019-01-20T00:55:04Z")
Yes, it’s worth it. 3rd party ones aren’t great. ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/matt/32/13124_2.png) [@matt](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/231 "2019-01-20T01:58:14Z")
I’m using a multi-console component cable (PS2/3, Xbox 360, Wii) that came with my AVerMedia capture box, which works well. Definitely variable quality around though, as I threw away a PS2 3rd party one before that. ---
**Author:** ![Timu321](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/timu321/32/25_2.png) [@Timu321](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Timu321)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/232 "2019-01-20T03:29:54Z")
It depends on the cable as there are third party ones that are good, my Monster cable works perfectly well. ---
**Author:** ![harborline\_765](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/harborline_765/32/5947_2.png) [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/233 "2019-01-20T17:31:19Z")
I’ll probably shell out for an official one if it means avoiding going through some bad cables. I did order an official boxed S-Video cable for really cheap last week which will tide me over until I find component at a better price. Anything but composite! ---
**Author:** ![Socksfelloff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/socksfelloff/32/9023_2.png) [@Socksfelloff](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Socksfelloff)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/234 "2019-01-20T18:23:26Z")
PS1 games will be mostly 240p with very few instances of 480i. PS2 will be predominantly 480i with very few games supporting 480p or higher. 480i will probably look like straight up ass no matter what you do. ---
**Author:** ![Timu321](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/timu321/32/25_2.png) [@Timu321](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Timu321)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/235 "2019-01-20T20:12:52Z")
I have to deinterlace 480i to make it look acceptable on my display/capture card. ---
**Author:** ![harborline\_765](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/harborline_765/32/5947_2.png) [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/236 "2019-01-20T20:18:59Z")
Excellent. The Japanese PS2 Slim is primarily for import PS1 games so that’s good to hear. ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/matt/32/13124_2.png) [@matt](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/237 "2019-01-21T01:07:17Z")
My TV and Projector both have really good deinterlacing so it’s not noticeable on the whole. In fact, I’ve only noticed it with 4P Downhill Domination when things get hectic somehow the (de)interlacing goes crazy in that game. Will try on projector to see if there a difference and try to figure out why/what is going on. ---
**Author:** ![BarrelCannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a587f6/32.png) [@BarrelCannon](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/BarrelCannon)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/238 "2019-01-25T03:24:08Z")
What projector are you using? ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/matt/32/13124_2.png) [@matt](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/239 "2019-01-25T11:51:50Z")
Epson EB-1761W ---
**Author:** ![harborline\_765](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/harborline_765/32/5947_2.png) [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/240 "2019-02-05T21:17:25Z")
My NeGcon arrived today as mentioned in the swag thread. It’s a pretty cool controller and I appreciate a chance to learn new controls - it does feel like a cross between moving a steering wheel (well an F1-style one that doesn’t rotate a lot) and the handlebars on a bike or something. But what really made my jaw drop was putting in the Turbo disc that came with my NTSC-J copy of R4: RR Type 4, and playing it with the NeGcon. It’s unbelievably slick, with drifting that feels almost as sublime as my fondest memories playing Rave Racer at the arcade. The 60fps, though, is as impressive as F Zero X on the N64. Amazing. ---
**Author:** ![Addicted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/addicted/32/475_2.png) [@Addicted](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Addicted)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/241 "2019-02-05T21:43:47Z")
I love that arcade stick. I bought mine when I imported Gradius Gaiden. Lots of good memories. ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/matt/32/13124_2.png) [@matt](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/242 "2019-02-05T21:48:53Z")
neGcon is great. I recommend Motor Toon Grand Prix 2 Compatibility list: [https://www.rolling-start.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=26](https://www.rolling-start.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=26) [Previous page](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87.md?page=11) [Next page](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87.md?page=13)