Video game Systems

Video Game Systems
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    • Fujitsu
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    • Game Pad Digital
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    • Nvidia
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    • Palladium
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    • Timetop
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    • Valve
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    • Watara
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Amstrad

Amstrad was a British consumer electronics company founded by Sir Alan Sugar in 1968, best known for affordable home computers in the 1980s such as the CPC series. The company briefly entered the gaming and home-computer market to compete on price and integration, bundling monitors and software to make computing accessible. Amstrad later acquired Sinclair’s computer division in 1986 before shifting focus away from PCs.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Analogue

Analogue is a modern hardware company founded to produce premium FPGA-based consoles that accurately replicate classic video game hardware. Their products, like the Analogue Nt and Analogue Pocket, target enthusiasts seeking high-fidelity play of original cartridges on modern displays. The company is notable for combining retro compatibility with premium industrial design.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

APF

APF Electronics Inc. was an American firm active in the 1970s and early 1980s that produced consumer electronics and video game consoles, most notably the APF-MP1000. The MP1000 was a cartridge-based second-generation console that competed with other early home systems. APF’s gaming efforts were one part of a broader electronics business that included calculators and audio equipment.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Apple

Apple Inc. is a technology company whose Macintosh computers and later iOS devices became important gaming platforms, hosting influential titles and indie development. Apple also briefly entered the console space via the Bandai-partnered Pippin in the mid-1990s, which was commercially unsuccessful. Today Apple’s ecosystem remains a significant platform for mobile and casual games.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

AQUAPLUS

AQUAPLUS is a Japanese entertainment company best known for developing and publishing visual novels and related media. While primarily a software publisher, AQUAPLUS has occasionally produced themed hardware and peripherals tied to its franchises. The company has a niche but dedicated following within visual-novel and JRPG communities.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Asus

Asus is a Taiwanese multinational computer hardware and electronics company that makes motherboards, laptops, and gaming hardware. In recent years Asus has expanded into dedicated gaming devices and handheld PCs under its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, such as Windows-based handhelds. The company is widely respected for gaming PC components and peripherals.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Atari

Atari is a foundational name in videogame history, famous for pioneering arcade hits and home consoles like the Atari VCS (2600). The company helped popularize home gaming in the late 1970s and early 1980s and has undergone many restructurings and ownership changes. Atari’s legacy includes classic franchises, early industry controversies, and continued retro branding.
Atari 2600
  • General Information
  • Modding Information
  • Repair Information
  • Tutorials
  • Accessories
Atari 5200
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  • Modding Information
  • Repair Information
  • Tutorials
  • Accessories
Atari 7800
  • General Information
  • Modding Information
  • Repair Information
  • Tutorials
  • Accessories
Atari jaguar
  • General Information
  • Modding Information
  • Repair Information
  • Tutorials
  • Accessories

AtGames

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AtGames is a company that produces licensed retro gaming products, including plug-and-play TV consoles and mini retro systems. The company specializes in modern re-releases and reproductions of classic arcade and console libraries for casual retro play. AtGames’ products are often positioned for convenience and nostalgia rather than collector-grade authenticity.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Ayaneo

Ayaneo is a Chinese manufacturer that focuses on high-performance Windows-based handheld gaming PCs. Their handhelds pack laptop-class GPUs and CPUs into portable form factors and target PC gamers seeking portable access to Steam and other PC libraries. Ayaneo devices have become part of the emerging handheld-PC market alongside other boutique makers.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Bally

Bally was an American amusement company known for pinball machines and arcade equipment; it also released the Bally Astrocade home console in the late 1970s. Bally’s roots in coin-operated entertainment gave it a significant presence in arcade hardware and amusement operations. Over time its consumer electronics and gaming efforts were eclipsed by specialized videogame companies.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Bandai

Bandai is a major Japanese toy and entertainment conglomerate that has produced both handheld systems and licensed gaming hardware, notably the WonderSwan in collaboration with Nintendo alumni. Bandai is also a prolific publisher and merchandiser, tying toys, anime, and games together in cross-media strategies. The company remains influential in the toy and character-licensed gaming markets.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Bit Corporation

General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Casio

[su_note note_color=”#3f3f3f” text_color=”#ffffff” radius=”5″Casio is a Japanese electronics company that made calculators, watches, and several handheld gaming devices and consoles. Their forays into gaming included LCD handhelds and limited-run consoles aimed at niche markets. Casio’s reputation remains strongest in consumer electronics rather than mainstream video game hardware.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Coleco

Coleco Industries manufactured the ColecoVision in the early 1980s, a popular second-generation cartridge console with robust arcade ports. The company also produced electronic tabletop games and the Cabbage Patch licensing craze-era toys. Coleco’s market presence declined after the video game crash and a costly diversification into other product lines.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Commodore

Commodore International was a major home-computer maker, best known for the Commodore 64 and Amiga lines which became beloved gaming platforms. The C64 is one of the best-selling home computers of all time, supported by a vast library of games and demos. Commodore’s hardware and software ecosystem left a lasting legacy in home computing and gaming communities.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Cybiko Inc.

Cybiko developed a youth-focused wireless handheld in the early 2000s that combined messaging, online connectivity, and casual games. The Cybiko devices were designed for social interaction and had a small developer ecosystem. While commercially limited, Cybiko is remembered for its early experimentation with mobile social features.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Dingoo

Dingoo is a Chinese electronics brand best known for the Dingoo A320 handheld, which became popular among emulation communities for its open software and versatility. The device offered retro gaming, music, and video playback at an accessible price point. Dingoo’s community-driven ecosystem made it a notable entry in independent handheld hardware.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Elektronika

Elektronika refers to Soviet-era and post-Soviet electronic products produced across many factories, including handheld LCD games and computer clones. Its branded handheld games and consumer electronics were widely distributed in Eastern Bloc markets. Elektronika hardware reflects the distinct industrial history of computing behind the Iron Curtain.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Emerson

Emerson Radio produced the Emerson Arcadia 2001, an early second-generation programmable home console compatible with multiple cartridge formats. Although it saw limited success compared to contemporaries, the Arcadia is part of the period’s diverse second-generation console market. Emerson later focused on consumer electronics outside of mainstream videogaming.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Entex Industries

Entex was an American toy and electronics company that produced early handheld and tabletop electronic games in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their devices showcased LED/LCD technology for portable gaming at a time when the market was still nascent. Entex’s products are now collector items representing early electronic gaming design.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Fairchild

Fairchild Semiconductor’s Fairchild Channel F, released in 1976, was the first home console to use interchangeable ROM cartridges and shaped the idea of programmable game libraries. The company’s innovations laid groundwork for the cartridge-based era that followed. Fairchild’s Channel F is historically significant though commercially overshadowed by later entrants.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Franklin

Franklin Electronic Publishers is known for electronic reference devices and educational hardware that occasionally crossed into toy and learning-game markets. The company produced learning-focused handhelds and peripherals, often oriented toward vocabulary and educational use. Franklin’s work is more notable for ed-tech than mainstream gaming consoles.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Fujitsu

General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Game Consoles World Wide

Game Consoles Worldwide is a lesser-known label associated with budget gaming hardware and Famiclone-style systems marketed to secondary markets. Such brands typically focused on affordable, cartridge-compatible products rather than original platform development. They illustrate the global spread of low-cost gaming devices in the console era.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Game Pad Digital

Game Pad Digital, commonly known as GPD, is a Chinese company that produces handheld gaming devices and mini PCs, such as the GPD Win series. GPD targets portable PC and Android gaming with compact designs that appeal to enthusiasts seeking PC-compatible handhelds. Its products helped popularize the handheld-PC niche.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Game Park

Game Park was a South Korean company that developed the GP32 handheld, notable for an open development environment and a strong homebrew community. The GP32’s support for indie and emulation projects made it influential in hobbyist circles despite limited commercial reach. Game Park’s efforts inspired later open handhelds.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

GCE

General Consumer Electronics released the Vectrex in the early 1980s, a unique home console with a built-in vector display and integrated monitor. The Vectrex’s distinctive hardware allowed vector-graphics games similar to contemporary arcade machines. Though short-lived, it remains a celebrated collector’s system.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Goldstar

Goldstar was the earlier name of what became LG Electronics; under the Goldstar brand the company produced a range of consumer electronics, including gaming-capable devices and licensed console variants. Goldstar-branded products illustrate the corporate evolution of LG’s consumer-electronics division. The brand later consolidated into the global LG name.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Gravis

Gravis (Advanced Gravis) was a Canadian company known for PC gaming peripherals like the Gravis GamePad and the Gravis Ultrasound sound card in the 1990s. Their PC gamepads were widely used prior to the dominance of Xbox-style controllers on PC. Gravis hardware is remembered by retro PC gaming enthusiasts.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Hartung

Hartung was a European electronics firm that produced budget handheld gaming devices and clones, often marketed as inexpensive alternatives to mainstream handhelds. Their hardware typically featured simple LCD gameplay and was aimed at mass retail. Hartung products are representative of the low-cost handheld market in the 1980s and 1990s.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

IBM

IBM (International Business Machines) built influential personal computers and servers where many PC games ran; IBM’s PC architecture was central to the growth of PC gaming. The company did not pursue mainstream console hardware but its PC standards shaped the platform for decades. IBM’s legacy in gaming is largely tied to the PC ecosystem and enterprise computing.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Jakks Pacific

Jakks Pacific is a toy manufacturer that entered the videogame space with plug-and-play TV games and licensed controllers bundled with classic titles. Their “Plug It In & Play” line brought simplified console experiences to consumers with minimal setup. Jakks’ strategy focused on licensed nostalgia and impulse-purchase retail channels.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

JVC

JVC (Victor Company of Japan) produced a variety of consumer electronics and occasionally partnered on gaming hardware; they were involved in multimedia devices and licensed console variants. JVC’s electronics offerings included video and audio gear that intersected with gaming through peripherals and multimedia players. Their direct console manufacturing was limited compared to specialist gaming firms.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Kevin Bates

Kevin Bates is best known for creating the Arduboy, an open-source miniature handheld gaming platform inspired by early cartridge-based designs. Arduboy emphasizes simplicity, developer accessibility, and physical collectability with a small, programmable hardware form. The project fostered a community of indie developers and hobbyists.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Konami

Konami is a Japanese game developer and publisher established in the 1970s, renowned for arcade and console franchises like Castlevania, Metal Gear, and Pro Evolution Soccer. While primarily a software house, Konami produced arcade hardware and occasionally hardware accessories. The company’s influence is strongest in game franchises and arcade legacy.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

LJN

LJN was a U.S. toy company that licensed and published video games, often based on movies and TV properties, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The company earned a controversial reputation for some low-quality licensed game ports before being acquired by Acclaim. LJN’s brand is often cited in discussions of licensing practices in early game publishing.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Magnavox

Magnavox made the Odyssey, released in 1972, which is widely credited as the first commercial home video game console. The Odyssey’s simple electronic games and overlays started the consumer home-console market. Magnavox’s early entry established a historical milestone in interactive entertainment.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Mattel

Mattel is a global toy company that produced the Intellivision console in the late 1970s and early 1980s, giving players more advanced graphics and sound than many contemporaries. Mattel also marketed handheld electronic games and tie-in toys. The Intellivision’s library and technical features helped define second-generation consoles.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Microsoft

Microsoft is a technology conglomerate that entered the console market with the Xbox in 2001 and has since built a multi-generational console ecosystem including Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Microsoft’s gaming strategy includes first-party studios, backward compatibility, and services such as Xbox Game Pass. Windows and DirectX also underpin much of PC gaming’s development.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Milton Bradley

Milton Bradley, a traditional board-game company, released the Microvision in 1979, the first handheld gaming system with interchangeable cartridges. The Microvision was an early experiment in portable, programmable gaming that prefigured later handheld consoles. Milton Bradley’s move into electronic gaming represented broader toy-industry shifts.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

MSi Entertainment

MSI (Micro-Star International) and related entertainment divisions have produced gaming hardware and occasional handheld or console-like devices, leveraging MSI’s PC component expertise. The company is best known for motherboards, GPUs, and gaming laptops used by PC gamers. MSI’s brand in games is primarily hardware and parts rather than proprietary console platforms.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

NEC

NEC Corporation partnered with Hudson Soft to produce the PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16), a successful 1987 Japanese console known for compact cartridges and strong 2D libraries. NEC’s platform competed with Nintendo and Sega in Japan, offering innovative CD add-ons and strong third-party support. The TurboGrafx/PC Engine has a dedicated retro following for its game library.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Nichibutsu

Nichibutsu (Nihon Bussan) is a Japanese developer and publisher known for arcade titles and hardware dating to the 1970s and 1980s. The company produced popular arcade games and supported coin-op hardware that contributed to Japan’s arcade culture. Nichibutsu’s catalog includes a range of arcade genres from shooters to action titles.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Nintendo

Nintendo is a Japanese video game company with a centuries-old corporate history that became a global leader in electronic gaming with consoles like the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Wii, and Switch. Renowned for flagship franchises such as Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon, Nintendo emphasizes gameplay innovation, family-friendly design, and unique hardware concepts. The company’s influence on gaming history is profound and lasting.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Nokia

Nokia is a Finnish telecommunications company whose mobile handsets were a major gaming platform in the pre-smartphone and early smartphone eras; they also released the N-Gage hybrid phone/handheld in 2003. Nokia’s devices hosted popular mobile titles and pushed mobile gaming to mainstream users. The N-Gage was an innovative but commercially limited attempt to fuse phone and gaming hardware.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Nvidia

Nvidia is a U.S. semiconductor firm best known for GPUs that enable modern PC and cloud gaming; it has also produced consumer hardware such as the Shield line and Tegra-based handheld prototypes. Nvidia’s GPUs power many gaming PCs and console-like streaming devices, and the company’s work in graphics acceleration has shaped gaming performance and visual fidelity. Nvidia is influential across gaming, AI, and graphics.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Open Pandora GmbH

OpenPandora GmbH produced the Pandora handheld, an open-source Linux-based gaming and emulation device aimed at enthusiasts and developers. The Pandora combined keyboard-like controls with a touchscreen and supported user-driven software development. It became a niche platform valued for flexibility and homebrew activity.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Osborne

Osborne Computer Corporation produced early portable computers in the early 1980s (notably the Osborne 1) that could run software including games; they were among the first attempts at making computers more transportable. Osborne’s commercial decline is often cited as an early example of market missteps in consumer computing. The company’s machines are notable in computing history rather than as gaming hardware per se.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Palladium

Palladium is a lesser-known electronics and toy distributor involved in low-cost gaming hardware and novelty devices. Brands like Palladium often provided budget systems and rebranded imports for regional markets. These companies illustrate the diversity of small players in consumer gaming distribution.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Palmtex

Palmtex produced the Super Micro handheld in the late 1980s, a compact cartridge-based system marketed as an affordable portable gaming option. The company’s efforts were part of a crowded handheld market dominated by larger players. Palmtex hardware is now a footnote in handheld gaming history.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Panasonic

Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) produced consumer electronics and took part in gaming hardware efforts such as manufacturing consoles and producing the 3DO unit under license. The company’s multimedia DVD players and electronics intersected with gaming through the 3DO and other multimedia initiatives. Panasonic remains a major global electronics manufacturer.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Panic Inc.

Panic is an independent software publisher that expanded into hardware with the Playdate, a compact gaming handheld distinguished by its mechanical crank control and curated game releases. The Playdate emphasizes creative indie games and a unique delivery model that released games in weekly “seasons.” Panic’s device represents a designer-driven approach to boutique handheld hardware.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Philips

Philips developed the CD-i (Compact Disc Interactive) in the early 1990s, a multimedia platform that hosted interactive educational software and games but struggled commercially against dedicated consoles. Philips’ CD-i is remembered for its ambitious multimedia goals and mixed reception in gaming. The company’s consumer-electronics reach enabled cross-media experimentation.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Pioneer

Pioneer Corporation built the LaserActive, a high-end multimedia player in the early 1990s that used add-on modules to play Sega and NEC games on a LaserDisc-based platform. The system targeted a niche audiophile and multimedia market and was priced as a luxury item. LaserActive is notable for its ambitious but commercially limited hybrid approach.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

RCA

RCA manufactured the RCA Studio II, released in 1977, an early cartridge-based home console with integrated keypads. The Studio II competed in a nascent marketplace but was soon eclipsed by more graphically capable rivals. RCA’s involvement marks one of several electronics firms experimenting with home video games in the 1970s.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Roland

Roland Corporation is a Japanese company best known for musical instruments and pro audio; its sound modules like the MT-32 and SC-series became popular among PC game developers in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Roland’s audio hardware influenced game music production and quality in the era before standardized sound cards. While not a console maker, Roland’s contributions are significant to gaming audio history.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Samsung

Samsung is a South Korean electronics conglomerate that has produced consumer electronics and, in some regional markets, gaming-capable devices and licensed console variants. The company’s broad product portfolio intersects with gaming through TVs, displays, and multimedia devices rather than a sustained proprietary game-console lineup. Samsung remains a major supplier of displays and components for gaming.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Sears

Sears, Roebuck and Co. sold rebranded versions of early videogame consoles and home electronics under its own house brands during the console boom. By rebranding established consoles, Sears provided an alternate retail channel for consumer hardware. The store’s private-label strategies reflect retail-driven distribution practices of the era.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Sega

Sega is a Japanese company that established itself with arcade and console hardware, producing notable systems including the Master System, Genesis/Mega Drive, Saturn, and Dreamcast. Renowned for arcade-quality titles and franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega played a major role in console-market competition during the 1980s and 1990s. After exiting hardware, Sega continues as a major software publisher and IP holder.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Sharp

Sharp Corporation is a Japanese electronics manufacturer that produced consumer devices and partnered on gaming-capable computers and licensed hardware variants, including some collaborations with Nintendo. Sharp’s consumer-electronics output included televisions and displays that complemented gaming hardware rather than standalone console ecosystems. Sharp contributed to the hardware ecosystem supporting gaming.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

SHG

SHG is a brand associated with budget and regionally distributed gaming hardware, often appearing on inexpensive handhelds and plug-and-play systems in Europe and other markets. Such brands typically imported or rebadged low-cost electronics for local retail markets. SHG-style entries show the prevalence of commoditized gaming devices beyond mainstream manufacturers.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

SNK

SNK (Shin Nihon Kikaku) is a Japanese company best known for the Neo Geo arcade and home platforms, which delivered powerful 2D arcade-quality games to home users with high-end cartridges. SNK’s Neo Geo became revered for fighting-game classics and arcade-perfect ports, though its premium price limited widespread adoption. SNK remains influential for its arcade heritage and retro revival efforts.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Sony

Sony Corporation entered the console market with the PlayStation in 1994/1995 and built a dominant console business with subsequent PlayStation generations. Sony’s PlayStation brand helped popularize 3D gaming, CD and later DVD/Bluray-based distribution, and strong third-party support. The company continues to lead in platform-level content, services, and first-party studios.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

SSD Company Limited

SSD Company Limited is a lesser-known electronics firm associated with handheld consoles like the Supervision; such companies produced budget-friendly alternatives to major handhelds. Their products typically targeted markets seeking low-cost portable gaming experiences. SSD’s role was part of a broader class of smaller hardware vendors.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Takara Tomy

Takara Tomy is a major Japanese toy manufacturer that has produced licensed electronic games, toys with interactive features, and co-developed gaming hardware and accessories. The company’s toy-focused approach leveraged popular properties and cross-media merchandising. Takara Tomy remains a leading name in Japanese toy and game-related products.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Taito

Taito Corporation is a Japanese developer and publisher with deep roots in arcade gaming, creating landmark titles and hardware dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. Taito’s arcade systems and home conversions contributed to classic gaming genres such as space shooters and puzzle games. The company’s arcade heritage continues to inform its brand identity.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Tandy / Radio Shack

Tandy Corporation, through Radio Shack retail, sold TRS-80 computers and various consumer electronics and learning-game hardware in the 1970s and 1980s. The TRS-80 line hosted a range of software including games and fostered a generation of early personal-computer users. Tandy’s retail reach made computing and simple gaming more accessible to hobbyists.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Tapwave

Tapwave developed the Zodiac in the early 2000s, a Palm OS-based multimedia handheld aimed at gamers and multimedia users. The Zodiac combined PDA functionality with gaming features and attracted niche third-party development before the company’s demise. Tapwave’s device is remembered as an ambitious PDA/gaming hybrid of its era.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (TI) produced home computers and handheld educational consoles, most notably the TI-99/4A home computer in the early 1980s and a line of calculator-based games. TI’s systems were used for both education and entertainment, contributing to early home and school computing. TI’s computing legacy spans scientific calculators and embedded systems as well as consumer devices.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

The 3DO Company

The 3DO Company developed the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, an ambitious early-1990s multimedia platform licensed to third-party manufacturers. The 3DO’s high price and fragmented manufacturer model limited adoption despite cutting-edge multimedia ambitions. The company’s platform is remembered for its experimental approach to licensing and CD-based gaming.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Tiger Electronics

Tiger Electronics was a prolific maker of handheld LCD games, educational toys, and the Game.com handheld in the late 1990s. The company’s simple handhelds were ubiquitous in retail, offering licensed and original miniature games. Tiger’s products dominated a segment of low-cost portable electronic entertainment.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Tiger Telematics

Tiger Telematics produced the Gizmondo handheld in the mid-2000s, an ambitious device that combined mobile phone and gaming features but became infamous for commercial failure and financial controversy. The Gizmondo’s limited software library and corporate issues led to an abrupt collapse. The device remains a notorious example of high-profile hardware missteps.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Timetop

Timetop is a manufacturer associated with budget, often Android-based handheld gaming systems and plug-and-play devices. These low-cost manufacturers serve niche markets looking for inexpensive emulation and casual gaming hardware. Timetop’s products typify the commoditized handheld market in some retail channels.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Tiny Circuits

TinyCircuits produces miniature electronics and novelty gaming devices such as the Tiny Arcade series—tiny, playable replicas of classic arcade cabinets. Their products cater to hobbyists, makers, and collectors seeking compact, solderable devices with playable demos. TinyCircuits blends maker-culture DIY ethos with nostalgic miniature gaming.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

TurboGrafx

TurboGrafx is the North American brand name for NEC’s PC Engine console, launched in 1987 in Japan as the PC Engine and later rebranded for Western markets. The system was notable for strong 2D graphics, compact HuCard media, and influential game libraries, particularly in Japan. TurboGrafx/PC Engine enjoyed success in certain regions and remains celebrated among retro gamers.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Unisonic

Unisonic was a consumer-electronics company that produced low-cost handheld games and early dedicated consoles in the 1970s and 1980s. Their products were often entry-level electronics that brought simple electronic gameplay to mass retail. Unisonic’s offerings reflect the proliferating market of small electronics firms during videogaming’s formative decades.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Valve

Valve Corporation is a prominent game developer and digital distribution company, creator of Steam, and hardware maker of devices such as the Steam Deck handheld PC. Valve’s Steam platform revolutionized PC game distribution, community features, and indie publishing. The Steam Deck represents Valve’s push to bring PC gaming portability to the mainstream.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

View-Master

View-Master, originally a stereoscopic-photo toy brand, released the View-Master Interactive Vision in the 1990s—a VHS-based interactive system that attempted to merge toys and video games. While primarily known for its 3D photo reels, View-Master’s interactive foray shows how toy brands experimented with multimedia gaming. The brand’s enduring recognition is rooted in childhood visual toys.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

VMLabs

VMLabs developed the Nuon multimedia platform, which was integrated into certain high-end DVD players to support additional gaming capabilities and enhanced DVD features. The Nuon initiative sought to combine home media and interactive entertainment, but it achieved only limited market penetration. VMLabs’ technology remains a niche curiosity in multimedia history.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

VTech

VTech is a Hong Kong-based electronics company known for educational electronics and learning consoles such as the V.Smile. The company focuses on child-oriented interactive learning hardware with game-like educational content. VTech continues to be a major supplier of electronic learning toys and educational tablets.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Watara

Watara manufactured the Supervision handheld in the early 1990s as an inexpensive alternative to Nintendo’s Game Boy, targeting budget-conscious markets. The Supervision offered interchangeable cartridges and a modest game library, often criticized for lower display and build quality. Watara’s device exemplifies lesser-known competitors in the handheld era.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Welback Holdings

Welback Holdings is a Hong Kong-based distributor involved in electronic products, including low-cost gaming devices and novelty consoles aimed at specific regional markets. Distributors like Welback facilitated the flow of inexpensive consumer electronics across global retail channels. Their role is more focused on distribution and reselling than on original hardware design.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Worlds of Wonder

Worlds of Wonder was a toy company that released the Action Max in the late 1980s, a VHS-based light-gun-style game system that used VCR tapes for game content. The company initially enjoyed success with other toy lines before fading from the market; Action Max remains a niche artifact of experimental multimedia gaming. Worlds of Wonder’s products reflect an era of cross-media toy experimentation.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

ZAP iT Games

ZAP iT Games produced plug-and-play TV games and simple novelty consoles designed for easy setup and casual play. Their devices packaged licensed and original titles into self-contained units sold in mass-market retail. ZAP iT Games’ products catered to impulse buyers seeking familiar, no-fuss gaming experiences.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

Zeebo

Zeebo was a Brazilian company that launched the Zeebo console in emerging markets with a focus on digital distribution and low-cost, mobile-optimized games. Designed to provide affordable access to gaming in regions with limited physical retail infrastructure, Zeebo targeted markets in Latin America and other developing regions. The platform ultimately struggled commercially and was discontinued.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

PlayStation 1

The PlayStation (codenamed PSX, abbreviated as PS, and retroactively PS1/PS one) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in Japan on 3 December 1994, followed by North America on 9 September 1995, Europe on 29 September 1995, and other regions following thereafter. As a fifth-generation console, the PlayStation primarily competed with the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Saturn.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

PlayStation 1

The PlayStation (codenamed PSX, abbreviated as PS, and retroactively PS1/PS one) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in Japan on 3 December 1994, followed by North America on 9 September 1995, Europe on 29 September 1995, and other regions following thereafter. As a fifth-generation console, the PlayStation primarily competed with the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Saturn.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

PlayStation 1

The PlayStation (codenamed PSX, abbreviated as PS, and retroactively PS1/PS one) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in Japan on 3 December 1994, followed by North America on 9 September 1995, Europe on 29 September 1995, and other regions following thereafter. As a fifth-generation console, the PlayStation primarily competed with the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Saturn.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

PlayStation 1

The PlayStation (codenamed PSX, abbreviated as PS, and retroactively PS1/PS one) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in Japan on 3 December 1994, followed by North America on 9 September 1995, Europe on 29 September 1995, and other regions following thereafter. As a fifth-generation console, the PlayStation primarily competed with the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Saturn.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

PlayStation 1

The PlayStation (codenamed PSX, abbreviated as PS, and retroactively PS1/PS one) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in Japan on 3 December 1994, followed by North America on 9 September 1995, Europe on 29 September 1995, and other regions following thereafter. As a fifth-generation console, the PlayStation primarily competed with the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Saturn.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides

PlayStation 1

The PlayStation (codenamed PSX, abbreviated as PS, and retroactively PS1/PS one) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in Japan on 3 December 1994, followed by North America on 9 September 1995, Europe on 29 September 1995, and other regions following thereafter. As a fifth-generation console, the PlayStation primarily competed with the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Saturn.
General Information
  • Creating Game Backups
  • Playing Game Backups
  • PS1 CD-R Guide
  • Creating Game Save Backups
  • Applying ROM Patches
  • Homebrew Games List
  • Net Yaroze Information
  • GameShark Codes
  • List of Serial Link Cable Games
  • Light Gun Games
  • PS1 Japan-exclusive games
  • List of Widescreen PS1 Games
  • List of Multi-Track PS1 Games
Modding Information
  • Digital Audio (SPDIF) Mod
  • Overclocking Mod 1
  • 8MB RAM Mod
  • Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs)
  • In-Game Reset (IGR)
  • Linux (Runix)
  • PS1Digital (HDMI)
  • NTSC Color Fix for PAL Consoles
  • Color Fix Crystal for PU-8 / PU-18 (PAL)
  • DFO Crystal
  • De-dithering Patch
  • CSYNC Output Mod
  • PSone Screen Brightness Mod
  • PSone Screen S-Video Mod 1
Technical Information
Repair Guides & Teardowns
  • General Troubleshooting
  • Parallel Port Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
  • Controller Fuses
  • Replacing Capacitors
  • Disc Drive Repair
  • Teardown Guides