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I recently got a couple of model 1 playstations that my mate was about to throw, both are pal and I want to play import games on one of them.

i know you can chip it, anyone know where to get these? or is there a better way of doing this
 
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Get a cheap Japanese PS2. The PS1 console laser doesn't last long.
 
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Depends on if you'd want something to do with the optional hard drive.
 
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swapdisk? I've got one of those itty bitty ones and when I checked (long ago) it was my only choice.
 
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I used to do the swap disc, but the part of the spindle that kind of snaps the disc in place is very fragile on the playstation, so I don't recommend it.
 
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Karou said:
swapdisk? I've got one of those itty bitty ones and when I checked (long ago) it was my only choice.
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The chip I linked to works on the psone, but it's a little more difficult since the solder points are super tiny and you need to use 30 awg wire which sucks all the balls.
 
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GohanX said:
The chip I linked to works on the psone, but it's a little more difficult since the solder points are super tiny and you need to use 30 awg wire which sucks all the balls.
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could be an issue as my soldering iron is crap bought it from maplin and it sucks ass, need to buy a good one
 
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I would get a Japanese PS1/PS2 (they've gotten cheap) before modding unless you need/want the soldering practice or plan on playing backups. In that case, I would just go full emulator at that point as most PS1 games look better on a decent PC than they do on a "smooth"ed PS2.
 
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Just a thought...

Have you tried an import game on either console yet? As 'chipping' was such a big deal over here at the time, near enough EVERY PS1 I've picked up 2nd hand/loose has always been chipped already.
 
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