PS1 Is 30yrs Old??!! | Remembering the PlayStation 1

[@boboifiii1289]

The games may have been ugly, but they played well and the stories were great. Now the games are pretty but everyone forgot to make them fun.

[@Tampafan33]

Such a wonderful comment. It’s so true.

[@robertharper3114]

I literally was just expressing this exact irony to my mother last night. I was playing Final Fantasy VII on my RG35XX+ and telling her that they just don't make games like they used to. In the 90's they were scrappy looking with amazing mechanics, soundtracks, storylines and gameplay. Back then they looked childish but had very mature subject matter. Now things are the exact opposite. The games look more mature, but the subject matter is the most childish, emotionally basic and ideologically driven tripe ever conceived by man(babies)!

[@DonIncognito-d5e]

Let’s be honest, the games aren’t less complex or fun now. Kids aren’t going to choose ps1 or N64 if they have access to Switch or PS5. We are the ones who changed. Looking back on what was familiar to us brings joy and memories in a way modern games will never do. Just like every generation before us, “things were better in our day”. It’s sad but we’ve become the old coots complaining how they don’t make ‘em like they used to. 😂

[@robertharper3114]

@@DonIncognito-d5e We didn't change and that's the point. The industry did. Kids today won't play the games we did only under certain circumstances. Usually when they get past a certain age and start forming their own social groups would they think the games we played were beneath them because they look too quaint, don't hand hold them through and don't have homogeneous control schemes and camera systems. Their friends would make fun of them ect. But when the kids are young they have no problem getting into whatever old game I loved as a child, which proves it's social conditioning and not 'old games terrible'. Nostalgia also plays a small part of course we loved these games as youngsters but I'd argue there's much more to it than just that. I'd argue that many of these games we loved from 20-30 years ago are actually timeless classics.

[@boboifiii1289]

@ great call. Modern games are selling by such ground breaking numbers. My kids and their friends even prefer retro games to new ones. Remakes are outselling newer AAA titles rather consistently.

[@ps3inquisition441]

I was 18 when Resident Evil came out, it was mind blowing. I remember me and a bunch of friends taking turns trying to get through it for days strait. Great times.

[@davivman6009]

My favorite console of all time. I remember buying MK3 a month before I even got the system. FF7, Metal Gear Solid, Squaresoft at their peak. So many great memories from an era when I actually had time to play all the games I wanted to.

[@diegokasady]

Mk3 is the greatest

[@HollowRick]

Same here man square was on fire back then same with Capcom

[@Yeshi23]

What a great conversation! Appreciate Megadan being involved again. I was born the same year as Robert, I think you said 1994 before. Just missing the ps1/5th Gen was unfortunate just like not being able to experience all the great movies music and sports of that time too. I got to play Spyro and a couple others very young but I wish I got to experience those heavy hitters! There is a lot of truth in that it is difficult to go back to that Gen .. but to focus on the great times you guys had was very wholesome. Cool time capsule. Happy holidays to everyone.

[@mikefox6631]

Happy Holidays! Thank you for all your content! This is a great present. PS1 was a revelation in gaming. Peace! ✌️🎅

[@mpklub]

PS1 era games didnt necessarily age well. But I think the PS1 library is amazing.

[@mexdrago3009]

It didn't age that well, but compared to the n64, it's great. lol

[@bringbackmy90s]

It did not age at all. We all still play PS1

[@robertharper3114]

They aged fine in my opinion! Who said graphics needed to look like real life anyway? I like my videogames to look videogamey! Its why my comfort zone is the Playstation 1, the Super Famicom, and the Mega Drive.

[@bigbossentertainment]

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄🎅🏻 The PS1 is still great to go back too. If you can get over the blocky polygons (most of us from that era can), so many awesome games. All those Final Fantasy games, Driver 1 and 2, Gran Turismo, both Medal of Honor games, Road Rash 3D, Tekken 3, and of course Metal Gear Solid. Original 3 Resident Evil games are classics. The demo discs we got back in the day to try the games from either PlayStation Underground but especially Official PlayStation Magazine was so damn cool too. Great memories

[@tr1bes]

You forgot the atrocious LOADING time.

[@lewisgrant7622]

@@tr1bes from my experience the loading times at least for the most part weren’t that bad. I’d rather have a loading screen than the game tell me i need an expansion pak to play a game.

[@bigbossentertainment]

⁠@@lewisgrant7622 💯 agree. Loading over season passes and loot boxes any day

[@naciremasti]

I wasn't on the PlayStation train until the second iteration. I was completely enthralled with the Nintendo 64.

[@lewisgrant7622]

N64 is rough going back to. I have no problems going back to ps1. Also hearing the term “it’s rough to go back to”. Like it was the 90s they were still figuring shit out

[@naciremasti]

The N64 is still the greatest 3D system of all time. Tho pricy, the HDMI modded ones are stellar.

[@lewisgrant7622]

@ i disagree cause even with a hdmi mod some of the games are still jank. But ps1 most of the games have stood the test of time but I guess the same can be said about n64. Some games still look decent to great.

[@reggiebuttsmash2321]

You can go back to ps1 and not n64? Weird since n64 has better graphics. Both are great how is one harder to play than the other

[@Danny-xm1pe]

I'm the opposite. There are still so many N64 games that I love going back to, but a lot of PS1 games are hard for me to go back to with the exception of the 2D games and Crash Bandicoot.

[@lewisgrant7622]

@@Danny-xm1pe I’m the opposite cause I grew up with PlayStation so it’s easy for me to go back to a lot of ps1 games

[@TheRealChanclaVanDamme]

Man mk3, nba jam te, tenchu and ridge racer were all so good!

[@Retroids]

A skipped a day at school to collect my ps1 preorder in the uk. I had one game battle arena toshinden and my mind was blown. The original pack in demo disc with one playable level of destruction derby was just insane! Recently started re exploring the ps1 again despite some now terrible looking games the game play is incredible. Not forgetting some of the epic 32 bit pixel art games too! Great video guys as always, love the channel, merry Christmas 🥳🎄

[@marcludwick512]

Still have my Twisted Metal and Need For Speed in original black boxes and NBA JAM T.E. in the big jeweled case.

[@robzo87]

PlayStation one took me for a long ride! Resident evil one freaked me and my cousin out during that era, and FF7 and I.Q. was in rotation for quite some time. MGS, Tomba 1&2, Mega Man Legends 1&2, Thrasher Skate&Destroy, and just so many RPG’s! 30 years of experience and greatness!

[@brianmihalic3869]

PS1 was an awesome console! Great videos guys ! Merry Christmas to all! 👍🏻🍺🎄

[@dwightdixon8508]

Preordered my PlayStation at Software Etc with Ridge Racer and was blown away when I got it and found out that I could take the game out after initial load and replace with my own CD to listen to my music during gameplay. Never forget that

[@CobraShuttle]

Even though I was an N64 kid, we did get a PS1 later and the games it had perfectly complimented the gaps in the N64 library. It really got me hyped for the PS2 because I knew the flaws it has with graphics and loading times would be solved the next gen and we all know gen 6 was awesome. Fighting Force is the game I have to mention. It’s been a while but I remember playing that co-op and liking it better than any of the 2D arcade beat em ups.

[@elevation40-]

Wow, 30 years of PS1! Crazy… spot on talk. I’m still finding things I didn’t know existed at the time like the Namco NeGcon controller. Paired with R4 Ridge Racer, excellence! Cheers!

[@meleymel]

Lets goooo! MEGA DAN ..going back to resident evil 2 and crash is always good

[@jaxonedwardson458]

great video cool to see dan on there and i do have a ps5 and you guys are right that ps1 intro is awesome

[@rawsick]

Let’s be real the PlayStation 1 will always be a classic, Spyro, Driver, Crash Bandicoot, Tomb Raider! So many amazing games came out an set them up for future success with their ps2. Sadly though not many games hold up for me on PS1 these days it’s just a tad bit too dated personally for me, but I’ll always have a special place for it in my memories. Merry Christmas guys!

[@GrahamCox-ci5jz]

PS1 is my nostalgia. Brilliant video. Best video you have done this year. I loved playing ridge racer and tomb raider. Thanks for the early Xmas present. Have a great Christmas.🎅🏻

[@fmaigh2622]

Happy Christmas both :)

[@turismofoegaming8806]

I was 12 years old. The first time I played resident evil in the seventh grade and they had never ever been again that made you feel what that game made you feel!! It was so amazing and I have absolutely no problem whatsoever at all going back and playing this generation! Especially if it's resident evil or silent Hill or Dino crisis or Gran Turismo or Tekken3 or any of the nanny games that were absolute bangers on the system!

[@VanBurgen]

Watched my buddy play Final Fantasy 7 start to finish over a whole summer.. didn't let me play once. Good times 😂 A superb console

[@DJ239]

I didn't discover light gun gaming until I got into imports and my first mod chip. I used to go to this import game store as a kid and I saw they had Biohazard: Gun Survivor playing on the screen with the guncon 1. I was like "What!?? This isn't even out yet! I've gotta get this game and a modchip now!" Later I tried to get my friends to play with the 2 screen setup for TC 2 & 3 but it was like pulling teeth. All anyone wanted to play was Timesplitters, COD, Red Faction, etc. Oh well at least I tried. PS2 couch multiplayer era was still awesome 👍🏻

[@ResidentXombie]

Don’t sleep on PS1 2D games. Megaman X4 and Castlevania still hold up! Also, y’all remember Polygon Man? PS1’s first mascot.

[@RetroTiburon]

Great stuff! I’m more nostalgic for the PS1 than PS2. Awesome you guys had Dan Malenko on!

[@r0b0m1r0]

Yo, 1996 was my intro to the og PlayStation. Would go to a friends house and be sooo lucky to have to use the restroom and get a glimpse of the system. His dad gave it to him but his mom didn’t like us, his friends, in the house. Played tekken a couple times. I always enjoyed the arcade versions back then. Spoiled much. I think so. Then, at another friends. We’d shoot hoops in his driveway. Go inside for some water and play a basketball game on the PlayStation while eating peanuts. Good ol Chevy. He was a cool cat. MeeemoreeeZ. Peace!-)

[@benjaminclark4681]

As a late GenXer this was my college freshmen console. Played the heck out of someone else’s for years before I got my own. My first one that I owned was the dual shock variant. What about Battle Arena Toshinden?

[@JoeRadOfficial]

The PS1 will always be my favorite console of all time. The library is insane. It's definitely a little rough looking at times, but I find it's rough edges charming these days. If you guys have never tried Rapid Reload (Gunners Heaven in Japan), I would recommend it. I think you guys would dig it. Great video! ❤

[@KappaCow]

There's beauty in simplicity

[@johnsmith-yl3em]

It’s cool you guys got Rob Thomas on your show😁

[@boboifiii1289]

Almost forgot, merry Christmas all

[@TucBroder]

The Syphon Filter trilogy is still my favourite to re-visit on PS1. I love those games.

[@gamegod4videogamez590]

5 twisted metals don't forget small brawl

[@RetroRockGamer]

I always had beef with PlayStation 1 because I blamed it partially for the demise of my beloved Sega saturn, I have been enjoying the games now though

[@HollowRick]

Sega killed themselves

[@spursdynasty7378]

Sega fucked themselves releasing an inferior console that was way too expensive.

[@zr1cvette]

Merry Christmas fellas. If you were born in 90 like myself. The 5th gen is massively nostalgic. I also agree it hasn’t held up well lol. 64 and PlayStation were the first 2 consoles actually bought for me. Christmas 97 and Christmas 99. It’s funny at the time PlayStation was considered way cooler but now the N64 has more of a revered collector following. It’s sort of same story with PS2 and GameCube.They both had their strengths and weaknesses. I think PS1 games had way better graphics than 64. I was heavy on the Crash, Spryro games and Tekken games. All day haha. Also a console playing CDs was cool as hell. Maybe it’s just me I also fell PS1 games had way more cutscenes and actual spoken voices then the 64. I guess limitations of the cartridge format?

[@DongCorleone]

My friends and I were all Nintendo kids. I think maybe one kid had a Playstation. We loved the ability of the Playstation to play video clips and actual music in games, and you guys nailed it, especially the entrances on wrestling games. But none of us ever asked for PS1s because I think we felt it was almost like PC gaming, which none of us were into. We were all just used to buy the cartridge and stick the game in and play. We never took the time to realize Playstation was more like that than a PC that had to have the correct software to play a game. KIds being a kids and sticking with what they know I guess. Great video. Cheers P.S. I must say, I was expecting some WWF theme Christmas sweaters. And yes, I know it is WWE, but I watched WWF, not this kid crap after the attitude era.

[@nacvam]

ALL 2d games from the 32 bit gen are simply incredible.

[@coffeelover7687]

Best system for RPGs along with SNES. It's why both are my top 2 favorites systems of all time.

[@PnwSubZero]

*Merry Christmas everyone* 🎅

[@barriehenderson3031]

Had one imported from Japan . Jump in jack flash I believe was a 3d platformer. Then ridge racer still class. The first tomb raider and wipeout .

[@ShutUpBubi]

Merry Christmas Eve GOTG!!! Love you guys and geeeez I can't believe its been 30 years

[@JayWillOnYouTube]

Having an older brother I had a NES SNES and Sega Genesis growing up but the PS1 was my first console. Diablo 1 was my first obsession in gaming. The Syphon Filter series was top tier to me. The Doom portal was sick as well... Besides Diablo I didn't mess with the RPGs and it is still one of my favorite consoles of all time.

[@Astro_Zombie92]

Ps1 games can be hard to come back to. The 2d games still look great though. Symphony of the night and the mega man games come to mind

[@danbauer3669]

Cool discussion, guys! I only have 31 PS1 games on my shelf and I play them on a PS2. Star Wars Jedi Power Battles is good dude! I have it on both PS1 and Dreamcast. Should make sure to give it a go this year! Hopefully, 2 player! Happy holidays, fellas!

[@Cortland2398]

Merry Christmas buddy’s!! 🎄

[@ChristopherFlynn-1231]

Gonna go play some PS1 before I blow my radiator...

[@justinputnam45]

I loved the PS1..Racing games like crazy on there Testdrive games were a blast Gran Turismo,Ridge Racer,Jet Moto,Sledstorm, a cool Gun game I remember playing was lethal enforcers 1+2 combined

[@shaunmattson8935]

Anyone remeber the demos discs?, i remember pizza hut giving out tony hawk pro skater demo disc with pizza order and my friends and i play the heck out of it! Great games and memories with the ps1

[@TadashiNazuka]

I bought a Saturn first and then a PS1 like a year later and still play both regularly to this day.

[@bringbackmy90s]

It is so great that Jedi Power Battles experiences a revival these days. In recent years it received so much hate.

[@raemdespairbringer]

Fun game with clunky controls but I love it, great memories of that game and I still have the urge from time to time of playing it, first time I felt like a Jedi in a videogame

[@robinson32993]

Do you guys have the PS1 Classic/mini?

[@naciremasti]

Robert has mentioned it previously a few times. Theirs is modded.

[@jasonmountain4643]

I was there! 3000 years ago!

[@LatashaMorra]

Another banger 🔥 😎 😌

[@Levitatinpigeon]

Project overkill is by far my favorite ps1 game

[@jonmccown2323]

Merry Christmas y'all . I play PS 1 weekly . Ridge racer 4 , Dino Crisis 2 , and on the N64 F Zero X , And Star Fox. Play and look great on my OLED handheld. Emulated games run better as and at 60 fps on most games . So I'm Hooked on these titles.

[@HypnoGenX]

Meta comment; I flag all videos as 'not interested' when KZbin shows me them a second time. The red bar at the bottom of the thumbnail of this video almost made me do that before I noticed it had just been uploaded.

[@KappaCow]

Dan is the man

[@awesomeaustinmathews1258]

The first Playstation was the second console I ever owned but I have most of my nostalgia for the ps2 but I go back and the old wrestling and sports games on the ps1 that I have and i tried playing silent hill got scared and haven't played a silent hill game since and just got into rpg's

[@jaxonedwardson458]

and i would like to thank ps1 for giving us spyro because thanks to that we got spyro on skylanders which is one of the first video games i ever played so thanks ps1 cheers to the ps1 and to my favourite channel gaming off the gird

[@nicholasbullock1709]

There are 5 Twisted Metal games. You’re forgetting Small Brawl.

[@naciremasti]

Yup, with R/C cars.

[@mjdf122]

I’ve seen and have all from 1980-Now many years and decades of greatness from gaming I like PS1 it’s a RPG Juggernaut just like the SNES and PS2

[@Bearded_Aztec]

Not gonna lie... the PS1 graphics didn't age well but it damn well had an awesome fun library of games that still play great till this day. I found my self back to playing the old school crash bandicoot series, the resident evil series, the spyro series & more.

[@mancman-bu4kz]

I used love felony 11-79 & overboard & the obvs ones like resi & of course smackdown

[@Levitatinpigeon]

Megadan!!

[@timshultheis3372]

Blast Lacross!

[@lukesablade]

I’m taking gen 5 over 4 everyday of the week and twice on Sunday, for me P4P a better library of games…Merry Christmas lads.

[@midwestdepressed]

Just bros being bros

[@johncracker5217]

Gen5 is very rufff … GEN six is the goat

[@slimbroco572]

MGS❤❤❤❤

[@LukeDodge916]

Great video fellas. Im curious why everyone is celebrating the Japanese anniversary of the PS1. Next year is the 30th anniversary of the NA release... Regardless, I'm always down for a PS video

[@imadethings9539]

Hi Guys, try ps1 "OMEGA BOOST" Space Mech Game💪😎🤩 Merry Christmas 🍻🤘

[@chaosdimension6433]

The greatest console of all time, creativity was at an all time high

[@JoeOnningnak-o8w]

im from 1986 my neace is from 1994

[@chrishensley5384]

It's what!?!

[@NegativeGamer418]

Not only are PS1 games better than the NES, but it also has a much, much bigger library of good games.🤪

[@jay5286]

Doesn’t make 30 years in North America till next year

[@richardryan3551]

The PS1 was Nintendos originally but they pulled out of deal with Sony biggest mistake Nintendo ever made

[@knightshifter2201]

The PS1 and PS2 was great and the PS3 was average at best and honestly it started going downhill from there.

[@naciremasti]

The original A01's are peak Sony. True backwards compatibility. With one console you could play the entire PlayStation catalog. PS4 is when Sony started going downhill.

[@Trendleader863]

Most people in United States didn't have a ps1 until '95 or even '96. I wouldn't considered it 30 years old yet

[@johnhegarty3491]

The PS1 generation was the biggest jump in graphics to date. No other generation has made as big as a leap. Just the overall jump in game quality, and size was massive! All types of games would pull you in like a great novel , not just JRPG’s. So many great franchises. PS1 is on top of the gaming Mount Rushmore. Such a great blessing to those of us who lived through it.

[@CutandShoot5x5]

“Gaming” has stunted our growth as a Nation! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@denismcrath3400]

Spiderman was best game on ps1 and x files fifa games play on them lot