View Full Version : The PlayStation Museum website is now up.
PS1Expert
02-26-2006, 10:33 AM
The PlayStation Museum (www.PlayStationMuseum.org) is now up and running and dedicated to preserving the history of the PlayStation. There's still a lot of work to do, but the PAL PS1 game previews are expanding weekly. Go there and check out some cool development items, betas or rare and unique software/hardware. If you want to help contribute screenshots or scans, just give the webmaster a polite shout. If you have any suggestions to make it better, tell the webmaster while you are there.
Pending permission, an exclusive PlayStation Museum interview with an elite PlayStation programmer will be posted soon. And if you enjoy that, there are two other interviews waiting in the wings.
Thank you.
Excellent, if you need any UK magazines, like OPM, Mean Machines PlayStaion, Station or Sony Pro with CDs, I gladly make scans.
Gemini-Phoenix
02-26-2006, 11:30 AM
I can also provide photo's of factory sealed copies of PAL games that may just be the last surviving sealed copies. Some rare (Vandal Hearts II; Suikoden; Vib Ribbon) and others that are quite old (Bubble Bobble; Earthworm Jim II) ~ can also provide photo's of some of the rarer sealed NTSC U games
Personally, I love the site. I have always been a fan of preserving PlayStation history, hence why I collect sealed copies of games, so that I can preserve what once was. :)
PS1Expert
02-26-2006, 11:31 AM
Excellent, if you need any UK magazines, like OPM, Mean Machines PlayStaion, Station or Sony Pro with CDs, I gladly make scans.
Thank you for your offer. I may PM soon then. I would like to get more pictures of your avatar though.
EDIT: Would you be able to scan some PAL game ads from the magazines mentioned above? I'd like to include scans of the ads with each game (similar to what I did with Baldur's Gate prototype game). I need ads for ANY PAL game listed on my site.
PS1Expert
02-26-2006, 11:33 AM
I can also provide photo's of factory sealed copies of PAL games that may just be the last surviving sealed copies. Some rare (Vandal Hearts II; Suikoden; Vib Ribbon) and others that are quite old (Bubble Bobble; Earthworm Jim II) ~ can also provide photo's of some of the rarer sealed NTSC U games
Personally, I love the site. I have always been a fan of preserving PlayStation history, hence why I collect sealed copies of games, so that I can preserve what once was. :)
I may PM you if you could scan the front and back of the case (obviously without opening the seal). I have a bunch of games that I need to scan covers but I'm so busy making screenshots.
PDorr3
02-26-2006, 12:52 PM
Great website! you got a PM coming your way.
EnzoSangiorgio
02-26-2006, 01:09 PM
As much as I like a ton of PS games, the system was the beginning of the end for gaming.
As much as I like a ton of PS games, the system was the beginning of the end for gaming.
care to elaborate?
Arqueologia_Digital
02-26-2006, 03:03 PM
I don´t like too much the PSX, but the site is pretty good, obviously, with the time, it will be better. Very good project.
Matías
anagrama
02-26-2006, 03:09 PM
Man, that's a fantastic effort, and certainly has potential to be one of the finest single-format sites around. Great work!
Small tidbit for ya - my PAL PS1 is a model # SCPH-7502.
VACRMH
02-26-2006, 05:44 PM
The following listing of European PAL games were not released in the NTSC U/C territory.
"Moho" was. As "Ball Breakers"
Videogamerdaryll
02-26-2006, 06:08 PM
Cool..
Hmm,..I think I have some items to contribute pictures of..
s1lence
02-26-2006, 06:31 PM
I visited the site awhile ago and I wasn't that impressed.
You changed the descriptions and the pictures, I like it alot more now. Good work!!! :D
Shame about the watermarks though, that always spoils any good website (atari-history.com does this too, not very clever) If you gotta do it, be more discreet, like AGH
neuropolitique
02-26-2006, 09:04 PM
Not a bad site. The layout of the game pages looks a lot like Game Rave's (http://www.game-rave.com/psx/playstation_perfect_guide/releasedgames/2xtreme/index.html), but I'm sure as it gets fleshed out your site will become more unique.
s1lence
02-26-2006, 10:18 PM
Not a bad site. The layout of the game pages looks a lot like Game Rave's (http://www.game-rave.com/psx/playstation_perfect_guide/releasedgames/2xtreme/index.html), but I'm sure as it gets fleshed out your site will become more unique.
I noticed that after you mentioned it, it does look simular.
badinsults
02-26-2006, 11:20 PM
It looks alright, but it would be nice if you switched your banner and navigation menu. It is kind of confusing to have to select a section on the right side of the page, and have the links frame on the left. I won't go into the evil of using frames. :p
djb1986
02-26-2006, 11:33 PM
Is the site going to expand to other PlayStation systems or just stick with the PS1?
Haoie
02-27-2006, 12:27 AM
I don't think getting into PS2 is very smart [considering it's not an old system yet, and it also mean a load more work].
Being a PS collector myself, I must say I'm pleased.
Gemini-Phoenix
02-27-2006, 03:07 AM
Is the site going to expand to other PlayStation systems or just stick with the PS1?
Exactly what I was going to ask. Even if it was to just touch on aspects such as Limited Edition hardware, or cult followings of certain series of games which started during the 32bit era and continued till now...
And I agree that as nice as the interface is, it could use a bit of tweaking. Took me ages to navigate the site, keep having to click right, then left etc...
And sorry, but don't have a scanner, but can do photo's if that helps
PS: Beatmania and the Namco Gcon games can also be added to the section where you have listed games which came with specialist controllers
JPeeples
02-28-2006, 11:38 AM
I like the site. The design is a bit simple, but it is easy to navigate. I haven't too many non-fanboy Playstation sites, so this one is a refreshing change.
Massimiliano
02-28-2006, 05:05 PM
Got a couple of french playstation dedicated magazine (including a special issue testing 720 games X_x )
I can scan the adds they contain and also the listing contained in the special issue if you are interested.
CosmicMonkey
02-28-2006, 05:41 PM
As much as I like a ton of PS games, the system was the beginning of the end for gaming.
Yeah, I thought like that for a long while too. But then I realised, if it wasn't Sony that brought gaming into the mainstream, it would have been M$ or Sega. At the end of the day, it's not about the system, it's the games. And obviously companies are gonna produce games for the most popular console, to guarantee sales. Which means the popular console each gen attracts a lot of crap, but also some true gems. If you look hard, there's some truly amazing 2D Japanese PSone games.
Anyhow, I really like the site. Being the anime fan I am, I'm absolutely intruiged by ZXE-D The Legend of Plasmatlite. What's the deal with the robots? Are they motorised or anything? From the looks of the screen shots, it's a 1on1 fighter. I'd certainly like some more info, especially if it's actually playable by a non-Japanese speaker, it seems a to have a ot of English text.
I'd certainly want a new condition one, so I can do the stickers myself and paint the little guys....
Haoie
02-28-2006, 10:32 PM
I believe I noticed an error. Check PAL exclusive list for Eternal Eyes, I'm very sure it was a NTSC release only, or failing that, both NTSC and PAL.
There's likely some others, too.
PS1Expert
03-01-2006, 10:06 PM
Is the site going to expand to other PlayStation systems or just stick with the PS1?
Just PS1. I tried before to include Saturn, CD32, and N64. I think I even have scans of most of the N64 boxes. I think it was called www.gamescholar.com back then. But honestly, more than 1 system is too difficult for me. Anyhow, I like the PS1 best I suppose.
PS1Expert
03-01-2006, 10:07 PM
I visited the site awhile ago and I wasn't that impressed.
You changed the descriptions and the pictures, I like it alot more now. Good work!!! :D
Thanks. I took people's opinion back then and tried to mix it up a bit. I had animated gifs before for the screenshots (i got that idea from atari.st I think.)
PS1Expert
03-01-2006, 10:09 PM
I believe I noticed an error. Check PAL exclusive list for Eternal Eyes, I'm very sure it was a NTSC release only, or failing that, both NTSC and PAL.
There's likely some others, too.
I haven't gone through all of the PAL games yet, but you could be right. Someone also mentioned Moho was the same as Ball Breakers which is obviously true so now I have to delete it. I just started taking screenshots of my pal games and I thought I removed the US released ones. Anyone want to buy Moho?
PS1Expert
03-01-2006, 10:14 PM
As much as I like a ton of PS games, the system was the beginning of the end for gaming.
Yeah, I thought like that for a long while too. But then I realised, if it wasn't Sony that brought gaming into the mainstream, it would have been M$ or Sega. At the end of the day, it's not about the system, it's the games. And obviously companies are gonna produce games for the most popular console, to guarantee sales. Which means the popular console each gen attracts a lot of crap, but also some true gems. If you look hard, there's some truly amazing 2D Japanese PSone games.
Anyhow, I really like the site. Being the anime fan I am, I'm absolutely intruiged by ZXE-D The Legend of Plasmatlite. What's the deal with the robots? Are they motorised or anything? From the looks of the screen shots, it's a 1on1 fighter. I'd certainly like some more info, especially if it's actually playable by a non-Japanese speaker, it seems a to have a ot of English text.
I'd certainly want a new condition one, so I can do the stickers myself and paint the little guys....
I still have to write a description of ZXE-D. I recently posted the pics because I had them on my hard drive. The robots arn't motorized. But the parts on them can be interchangable and you can create a unique robot. Hook your custom robot to the PlayStation and your robot appears in the game! ZXE-D is actually a 3D fighting game. Therefore, if you can't read Japanese, it should be at least 90% playable. There's some Japanese text, but I got around it ok and played it fine. I'll have to verify it, but from what I remember it was made by the guy who created Streetfighter EX Alpha.
BTW, you will find items missing in the museum. For the most part I only write and show pictures of things that I actually have in the museum. (Exception are protoype games) But if you notice something missing, tell me and I'll add it to my want list and sooner or later buy it.
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TO ALL:
I just posted an exclusive interview with Simeon Pashley, lead programmer of Black & White for the PlayStation. Go visit and read the interview. I find it interesting, but it's my first interview and I was excited to talk with him. I also posted a few screenshots to Black & White. I have possibly two other programmers and a magazine editor that I can interview next so if you can think of any questions that I missed or something good I should ask, please PM me.
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JohnnyA
05-11-2006, 02:23 AM
Just wanted to bump this old topic to highlight the sweet PS1 stuff the Playstation Museum has on eBay right now http://cgi.ebay.com/ULTIMATE-PLAYSTATION-LOT-773-Games-Development-MORE_W0QQitemZ8284229637QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem
GrandAmChandler
05-11-2006, 08:38 AM
Just wanted to bump this old topic to highlight the sweet PS1 stuff the Playstation Museum has on eBay right now http://cgi.ebay.com/ULTIMATE-PLAYSTATION-LOT-773-Games-Development-MORE_W0QQitemZ8284229637QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem
Actually, that looks kinda like an entire collection to me...... I wonder what the deal is?