Today when starting a game on my PSX, it went to "Pause" mode during the opening screens & I couldn't skip them or the FMV. I powered down & reset, to no avail. I then tried various things: another disc, new controllers, different TV hookups, etc. NOTHING! After returning to the original TV (w/ S-video) I found the "Sony" startup screen & subsequent screens had odd colors! What happened? Obviously the problem's internal- did a chip fry? I need help!!! I have a PS2 to play the games on but I really want to save my PSX!

BTW, I've been using a Mad Catz 7-ft controller extension cable & an S-video cable (for PSX/PS2) but I'm not sure either was a factor...the PSX itself sits on a little-used (but working) VCR w/ ample ventilation.