# PS1 Appreciation/Collectors Thread of Ugly-Ass Polygons
**URL:** https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87
**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:** 13
### Author:  [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2019, 10:07am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/243 "2019-02-06T10:07:06Z")
> [@Addicted](#):
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> I love that arcade stick. I bought mine when I imported Gradius Gaiden. Lots of good memories.
It is really good! Feels like a perfect match for the Tetris games I’ve been playing. I’ve yet to play a shmup with it - but I’ve got the Japanese version of Gradius V on the way…but maybe that’s not the best choice. Didn’t it have analogue movement?
> [@matt](#):
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> I recommend Motor Toon Grand Prix 2
Had a look at this and it looked familiar - I remember reading about the first game in a compilation issue of old Edge magazines (I think it was called FILE)
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### Author:  [@matt](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/matt)
#### Post date: [February 6, 2019, 11:09am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/244 "2019-02-06T11:09:02Z")
The first game is basically a work in progress of the second game. Feels unfinished.
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### Author:  [@Socksfelloff](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Socksfelloff)
#### Post date: [February 7, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/245 "2019-02-07T23:30:12Z")
My PSIO finally shipped! I can’t wait to install it
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### Author:  [@Vespa](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Vespa)
#### Post date: [February 8, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/246 "2019-02-08T00:19:52Z")
When did you place your order?
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### Author:  [@Socksfelloff](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Socksfelloff)
#### Post date: [February 8, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/247 "2019-02-08T00:54:51Z")
Uhhhh…around the time I ordered Paprium ? Lol.
All jokes aside, 3 or 4 months ago.
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### Author:  [@Vespa](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Vespa)
#### Post date: [February 8, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/248 "2019-02-08T01:10:29Z")
Similar time to when I ordered, hoping I get a shipment notification too!
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### Author:  [@Socksfelloff](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Socksfelloff)
#### Post date: [February 8, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/249 "2019-02-08T01:24:33Z")
Fingers crossed ! My PS1 froze a few times playing RE2 a few months ago with the Lazer clearly seaking around so I can’t wait to retire it once and for all.
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### Author:  [@Peagles](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Peagles)
#### Post date: [February 8, 2019, 9:00am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/250 "2019-02-08T09:00:15Z")
> [@harborline\_765](#):
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> I no longer have a CRT (basically someone threw away my Trinitron without consulting me)
I only just read this. So when do you get out of prison?
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### Author:  [@Jegriva](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Jegriva)
#### Post date: [February 11, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/251 "2019-02-11T15:35:24Z")
I wish you luck. I tried to install mine with a friend Saturday, and it doesn’t boot. Next, we’ll have to check with a multimeter every single cut. (My PSX was a SCPH-5552 PU-18).
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### Author:  [@Socksfelloff](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Socksfelloff)
#### Post date: [February 11, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/252 "2019-02-11T19:41:35Z")
It doesn’t sound like a lot of fun to install. At least I’ve got a stack of ps1s if I make a mistake!
> [@Peagles](#):
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> I only just read this. So when do you get out of prison?
LMAO just saw this.
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### Author:  [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/253 "2019-02-15T23:18:13Z")
Picked up Gran Turismo 2 (NTSC-J). Never owned a copy on release. Is the Arcade mode disc worth bothering with or is it all about the Gran Turismo disc?
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### Author:  [@matt](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/matt)
#### Post date: [February 16, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/254 "2019-02-16T00:51:45Z")
For my they were all about driving school.
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### Author:  [@IrishNinja](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/IrishNinja)
#### Post date: [February 16, 2019, 5:50am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/255 "2019-02-16T05:50:54Z")
anyone had any luck getting a dex drive working in recent years? i’m on windows 7, have a serial to USB adapter going but can’t find the drivers for this thing to work.
ive got dexter, PSXGE and a directory of all my old saves i found (yay!) but no means of getting them onto memory cards with this thing yet
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### Author:  [@Jegriva](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Jegriva)
#### Post date: [February 16, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/256 "2019-02-16T18:55:13Z")
Arcade mode was better in GT1, but is cool in GT2, too.
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### Author:  [@dubc](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/dubc)
#### Post date: [February 16, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/257 "2019-02-16T22:20:49Z")
It’s been a long time but I think arcade mode is just race a select number of cars on tracks or play 2 player split screen. GT mode is the main attraction with buying/tuning cars and racing the events. Be advised 98.2% (I think) is beating the game since they pulled drag racing last minute but didn’t update the % completion.
Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak dominates the game. Also, some of the event criteria doesn’t necessarily need to be met. For example, I think the convertible cup says for convertibles only but you can enter any car, lol. There are a couple like that.
Great game though, I beat it once then my save file got corrupt so I beat it again back in the day.
The JPN version has a couple extra cars too (Lamborghini Diablo and 1-? others that I don’t remember off the top of my head.) [edit, sorry this was in GT3, not GT2]
The [US intro movie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e701QHyCr0o) is still one of the best in the series with The Cardigans - My Favorite Game.
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### Author:  [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)
#### Post date: [February 16, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/258 "2019-02-16T22:33:06Z")
Oh cool, I’d better switch to the GT Disc then. I did try Arcade mode and while it was nice to get straight into the action it did seem like a lot of stuff was missing and I like the sound of the driving school challenges.
Didn’t realise Pikes Peak was in the game either! I love racing it in Dirt Rally.
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### Author:  [@dubc](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/dubc)
#### Post date: [February 16, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/259 "2019-02-16T22:39:23Z")
Even though I mentioned the Escudo, I forgot the Pikes Peak track was in the game, I think all dirt too before they paved most (all?) of it. I need to play it again tonight!
Yeah, Arcade mode is nice if you want to try out a Supra or something right off the bat instead of putzing around in a Miata (Roadster) for many races grinding for credits for tuning or a new car
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### Author:  [@Eccles](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Eccles)
#### Post date: [February 17, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/260 "2019-02-17T01:47:18Z")
I played a heap of GT2 last year, and the most fun was just winning some higher end races with my beefed up 1989 R32 GTR. Handling really takes a dive when you get the top range turbo. It’s loose enough in the tail anyway.
I loved the Need for Speed games up until, and including, Underground 2 (sans angry faux hip hop, and especially liked the tuning aspect of Porsche Unleashed (PC version only!!!) and U2.
I dabbled in GT3 around 2005, but it was a bit obtuse, and definitely a much harder game. So when I came to play GT2, I was super pleased to find it so arcade-like. Less so than the NFS, and Ridge Racer games.
For me it got a bit stale after winning the Ford GT40, as money became trivial. And I guess I prefer the slightly lower speed battle with traction, that makes the early stages fun.
The only Gold license I earned was the B-license in GT3. And man was that a slog to beat the last test!
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### Author:  [@matt](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/matt)
#### Post date: [February 17, 2019, 1:05pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/261 "2019-02-17T13:05:56Z")
I went for years before I found out what was meant by this symbol: 🔰
GT would award it to you when you narrowly missed a driving lesson goal.
My OCD me at I had to get all top ranking.
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### Author:  [@harborline\_765](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/harborline_765)
#### Post date: [February 17, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/ps1-appreciation-collectors-thread-of-ugly-ass-polygons/87/262 "2019-02-17T13:09:15Z")
Interesting, I’ve seen it crop up on Densha de Go as well but wondered what it meant.
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