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Three secrets you never knew about the Playstation 1, Sony's first console
It is now 29 years since that day, back in 1994, when Sony launched the Playstation 1, one of the most beloved and popular video game consoles in history and which, over the course of its commercial 'life,' was able to sell more than 100 million unique units.
Despite being so widely sold, studied, and loved, this legendary console still holds several secrets that few people know.
PlayStation marked Sony's debut in the field of consoles and was a huge success, starting a revolution that changed the image of consoles themselves for the general public, from a product designed for a younger audience to a technological reality capable of changing everyday family life.
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Three secrets you may not know about Playstation 1
It is now 29 years since that day, back in 1994, when Sony launched the Playstation 1, one of the most beloved and popular video game consoles in history and which, over the course of its commercial 'life', was able to sell more than 100 million unique units. PlayStation marked Sony's debut in the field of consoles and was a huge success, initiating a revolution that changed the image of consoles themselves for the general public, from a product designed for a younger audience to a technological reality capable of changing everyday family life.
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Three secrets you may not know about Playstation 1
Despite being sold, studied and loved so much, this legendary console still holds several secrets that few people know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLJKTzAY9Yw
PS1 worked, maybe even better, when put underneath on top
We all remember the feeling of waiting on the Play 1 home screen, yes?! In the case of very ruined discs, or after simply a few years of using the optical drive, many times the game would not start, and the console would remain "freezing" on the home screen. One technique to restart it was to turn the console upside down, leaving the ventilation grates free. This made it possible, if nothing else, to play for a few hours without problems. This is obviously not something explained in the factory specifications, but a homemade, do-it-yourself method that was worth trying (and often worked).
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On the PS1 you could play Game Boy games (color and earlier)
An unofficial accessory called the Super GB Booster made it possible to play Game Boy games on the PlayStation, just as was done on the Super Nintendo with the Super Game Boy. This had to be connected to the parallel port located at the back of the console. Of course, many games would not start, or would run poorly, but many others would play quietly on the TV, in some cases even performing better than on Nintendo's handheld console.
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The Play 1 disks, like those of many PC games, had secrets
There were plenty of easter eggs in Playstation 1 discs, as was in vogue in the 1990s. For example, the discs of 'FIFA 2001' and 'Gran Turismo 2' were scented when scratched. Some had special audio tracks in them with exclusive messages that could be heard through an audio player, and still others gave the possibility to listen to the entire soundtrack of the game, like a real audio CD.And again, in 'Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped' it was possible, for example, to unlock the demo of 'Spyro The Dragon' by pressing Up, Up, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right and Square in the main menu. But the list is still long and could go on.
Games and activities
17/04/2024
A child's first Christmas is a magical moment to remember.
But how to celebrate the first Christmas of a small child, since he does not have a full perception of what is happening? The ideas to be exploited are many, just make sure that everything, for the child, is play and surprise. A small gift to unwrap, games to do with other children ...
In short, even if the child will not understand much of everything that happens about the festivities, he will certainly be amused by some small Christmas activities that can be done together. After all, the magic of Christmas is able to involve everyone, big but especially small, no matter the age.
Instruction
11/04/2024
We all know how difficult it is to raise a child. It certainly does not come with an instruction booklet, and it is often complicated to try to mix the right amount of discipline and authority with unconditional parental love. Restraining the little ones properly, however, is essential for healthy growth and education.
Parents these days are finding it increasingly difficult to manage their children, partly because of an ever-changing world. However, some tips, although they may seem trivial, may be useful to you if you are in a difficult time in your relationship with your children, especially if they are still young.
Of course, every parent is different, and every child reacts uniquely to external stimuli, but undoubtedly these guidelines will lend a hand in setting the conversation up better in case a firmer pulse is needed.