playstation games

Hi, i am fairly new at this and have now worked out to do the ds games etc on my kids ds consoles, but i would like to download some playstation games and put them on a disc to play in my playstation ? do i need some firmware ?? to put on the disc too, to make them work please and if so where do i get this from. sorry hope you can help. many thanks. lisab :

 

Is that Playstation 1 (PSX) ?

Check out this forum thread: https://www.romulation.org/forum/index.php/topic,13288.0.html

 

yes sorry playstation 1. thanks

 

To cut the long story short (especially since that forum thread seems complicated) you need:

1) to have your Playstation modchipped (modchip overrides console copy protection and allows to play home-burned discs)
2) image file of game (you can download games from this site of course)
3) burn that image file to CD
4) play!

In case you don't have modchip (hardware) installed in your Playstation you won't be able to play non original (burned) discs.

 

hi, thanks for reply, will look into it, not sure what modchip is , i don't suppose i already have one ?? maybe looking on the internet ?? is it sommething i download or buy sorry i do appreciate your help. thanks. lisa

 

where do i get a modchip please. lisa.x

 

Over here where I live one can get it (they also install it for you) in shops where Playstations are sold. (at least my friends got it there)
You should try to check on the internet or your local advertisement papers and look for such shops/services in your area.

Since I don't own the Playstation (I use emulators) I never had to get modchip for myself.
Perhaps somebody on this forum can help more about that part?

 

ok, many thanks. you are very helpful. lisa. x

 

You can always do the swap trick (you need a real game CD). Pretty much get a stick or something, put it into the little button so the disc keeps running after you flip open the top flap, then swap as necessary.

 

Hm I didn't know about that swap trick ;D

Personally I would still recommend modchip since in the end it's easier to use and nobody can accidentally damage the Playstation...


This is what I've found on the net about that swap trick:

Swap trick (no modchip needed) you only need any original ps1 disk and the disk you want to swap (for example burned one from this site)

1. stick the button (see below)
2. insert original CD
3. turn on the console
4. when CD slows down swap it with burnt copy
5. when CD slows down switch with original
6. when Playstation screen disappears quickly swap back burnt copy

That's all!


Here is in red rectangle marked where is that "little button" thing:


(image URL: http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1647/psx2af9.png)

For more info just google:

Code:

psx swap trick

 

Thanks for finding that image which explains it more

 

hi, great info !! do i need some firmware ??or something else to add on the disc with the game ?? please . many thanks. lisa.x

 

Nothing else, just the image.