Take look at page 3I see some of you are still using that awkward wired controller. Do yourself a favor and pick up a PS2 remote and receiver which works fine with the PS1.
The small IF receiver plugs into the front of the PS1 and gives control of stop, start, and next track.
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This.The controller and lack of visual data was a downside.
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It reminds me of using an old IPod Shuffle. Surely there is some easy DIY mod/add-on where you could get a mini-LCD to see what track you were playing, without having to hook the thing up to a TV.
Playstation ability to read red book at time it first came out was bleeding edge technology and it is STILL obvious how goodWhile I understand what Steve is saying about no visual data, I will never understand the rancor some feel at us praising this little toy.
To me it is like black and white photographs. Are they the end-all in visual? No, but they have a charm. Both my SCHP-1001 (later ps mini laser assembly, rad paint and rubber feet, but otherwise stock) and my modded 5501 are quite charming, and easy on my tired ears.
And the sound that comes out of these is definitely not black and white. For the record, I also have some far more expensive cdp's (marantz, yamaha CDX-1100u, rotel) and I enjoy these for their different qualities.
I'd probably try one if I found one cheap, but the upper end multimedia dvd players being dumped for blu ray were a much better deal and far more versatile.While I understand what Steve is saying about no visual data, I will never understand the rancor some feel at us praising this little toy.
To me it is like black and white photographs. Are they the end-all in visual? No, but they have a charm. Both my SCHP-1001 (later ps mini laser assembly, rad paint and rubber feet, but otherwise stock) and my modded 5501 are quite charming, and easy on my tired ears.
And the sound that comes out of these is definitely not black and white. For the record, I also have some far more expensive cdp's (marantz, yamaha CDX-1100u, rotel) and I enjoy these for their different qualities.
I still get new CDs and new artists and like to skip around. A display is essential for me. It's one of the reasons I still use a CDP.Hit the remote three times and you'll get track three. I play my CD's so much I know where every song is located.
Thanks for the suggestion Poultrygeist! I purchased one of the PS2 remotes for my 1001. It works flawlessly. I really love the sound of this player. Everyone should try one of these if you can find them.Think of the PS remote as braille.
Good to see people still singing the praises of the PS. Where can I get a remote in UK?Thanks for the suggestion Poultrygeist! I purchased one of the PS2 remotes for my 1001. It works flawlessly. I really love the sound of this player. Everyone should try one of these if you can find them.