XStation - PlayStation Games on an SD Card! - Adam Koralik
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- It's Adam Koralik here and today we're discussing the XStation, this is an ODE for the original Sony PlayStation. This allows your consoles to play all games off an SD Card. It includes other perks like being region free and expanded compatibility with the Mem Card Pro.
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If you would've told my 11 year old self (when the PlayStation first came out) that I'll eventually be able to play ALL PS1 games on an SD card via ODE, I probably would've thought you were crazy. Love these types of modern upgrades to retro consoles!
Any video by Adam is interesting, regardless the title or topic, so I just sit back and enjoy 😁
yeah those PSX systems were notorious for having the drives fail, (skipping audio/fmv, all of that stuff) so this ODE is definitely a godsend! maybe someday I'll pick up an old dusty PSX and try to get this and the memory card pro I'd be set for life!
One of the first things you'd do is turn the PS1 on it's side when playing games. I did that and got another year or two out of my system. It doesn't work if the disk drive is totally broken but would help when it had just started mis-reading disks.
@@oldmanonyoutube oh yeah I remember the things we had to do to get the stupid thing working again... all the more reason to install one of these and just recycle the stupid broken-ass drives!
how do you switch discs if the game has more than one disc?
@@oldmanonyoutube I had to turn mine upside down so the no lid was facing the desk in order for it read games then it eventually died :/ it was one of the launch model's RCA connectors on the back
Including VCDs. Anyone forget the PS1 actuallt has a VCD add on. So... This is great.
Yup I got a little video of the vcd player on my little channel.
The CD-i and Saturn had VCD capabilities, so it really shouldn’t be surprising that the PlayStation did as well.
*Yet it is*
@@PhantomHavok I made myself custom made high quality VCDs by myself and payed Nick Kalemba from Pink Skeleton Gaming on eBay to mod the heck outta my Saturn, like there's Toslink on the thing. I have yet to test my VCDs mainly because I don't currently have CD-Rs.
xStation is a great mod!
1 of 3 components needed for the Ultimate PS1, alongside PS1Digital and MemCard Pro
XStation, MemCard Pro & HDMI output sounds absolutely amazing. Holy shit lol.
another great video. adam i also have an xstation but i love watching your review on this stuff. Would you consider doing reviews for handhelds like GBA, PSP, VITA i would love to hear your thoughts on this?
One day probably.
What an awesome time for retro gaming. The xstation and mem card pro combo is just insane. 10 year old me wouldn't be able to comprehend how awesome this is. Definitely getting this.
Now we just need the PS1 Digital review
I was about to feel really special when you said that the PS wasn't well known, but also felt really old at the same time. I've always wanted the revision with RCA(composite) plugs in the back along side the Scart cable.
Adam If you had the ability to do travel back in time, which one of these '90s as hell platforming mascots would you get rid of: Gex or Bubsy?
Bubsy.
I wish there was a way to have a nice menu for the games with boxart and a looping music track like with the Autobleem mod for PSClassic.
Personally, I'm always apprehensive about removing the disc drive. I'd much rather see an SD card adapter that goes into the memory card slot. I don't know if its possible to boot PS1 games off a memory card, but sometimes the best mods are the ones that require no surgery. I mean, you can also boot games off USB sticks and even desktop harddrives on PS2 using Free McBoot and a hacked PS3 can load ripped games off USB or internal memory. Even the PSP and Vita can read ripped games if hacked. The PS1 needs a mod-free solution too.
I don't think it's feasible. I don't think the PS1 can load any software from memory card. The best way to have a mod-less solution it's using the parallel port that it's quite fast, look for PSIO. Still need a mod but it's a start...
@@COBOL PS1 recently got its own version of Free McBoot. It's called FreePSXBoot. To my knowledge, it's used to boot imports games and burned discs without any need for a mod chip. But if they can get or something similar to boot games off the memory card that would be a literal game changing.
thing is, the PS2 is possible to do solderless mods because of some design choices of the console in the first place. Free MC boot is not magic, it takes advantage of an unused (kinda, only used on launch day models) feature of upgrading firmware through the memory card, so it replaces to a custom one which creates "links" to applications not signed by Sony. FMCB is completely incompatible with models that had this feature removed like the 90000 series. The simple design of the PS1 makes solderless mods harder to execute, the console never expects to run anything other than the disc drive. Other issue with solderless mods is that, sometimes they add overhead to the game loading process, like on the Dreamcast. GDEMU is far better than using Dreamshell and an SD Card to Serial adapter, not only because the serial port speeds are inferior to the disc drive, but because it isnt loading an app on the background to load the game (sometimes you need to tell Dreamshell where to stick the loading routine into the RAM to not interfere with the game), whereas GDEMU simply works with 98% of the game library, although it is not a software mod, it is very simple to install and use.
The closest solderless game loading I think would be possible for the PS1 is something like tonyhax and psio together. The current psio requires an mod to make the console actually load the psio menu (again, the console wasnt designed to run code from the parallel port by itself).
Only recently through thinking about things and all decided to get one of these, when I kind of was already fine with the PSIO but the more I looked into things, XStation seemed more appealing, more affordable too overall. I admit the PlayStation 1 I have, disc drive is fine, as was the Saturn I have... which I got the MODE for so, sure you can see the pattern here. Haven't got it yet but looking forward to it and you helped me with this video be more clear about how it all works and what to expect with it. I did find someone, maybe who you referred to even that offers for cost naturally a service to install it which yeah that's for me all the way so grateful for that too. Point is thank you for the video and being clear about its features really appreciate it.
I'll see you in 64,832 years when the xStation gets developed for the other board revisions of the PS1, up to and including the PSone slim edition
You're going crazy with the content Adam!
Hey Adam; as always great video, very educational. Currently I use an action replay that plugs into the serial port, it’s always good to know there are solutions if my laser ever breaks (which will happen one day).
its totally worth it to preserve the PlayStation game collection
Hope all is well Adam, have a great Christmas 👍
I have two copies of the GameShark on official disc. The 1st one I bought needed the mem card to work. But that died and got lost at some point. The 2nd copy I purchased doesn't require the mem card at all.
Hey Adam, I’ve been telling people for years they need to do a Twisted Metal 2 “remake”. All these classic PS1 titles get remakes like Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, FFVII, etc… How does this title never get talked about? My favorite PS1 title ever, with Tomb Raider II. Your thoughts?
Twisted Metal 2 remake would be legit.
Awesome channel here dude. 👍
Xstation is great. I wish they had a Screen Position option, though. I use mine on a CRT but it's off center a bit (but not to where it cuts off the picture). Still, wish I could center it.
You could go into the service menu of your tv to center the picture.
Make sure you write down your original values.
@@TheCrazyparrot8 For sure. My model TV requires the remote to do that. But its not by button combination. I have to literally break it open to access the service button. It's a 13 in. Insigna that has component plugins and a DVD player. I don't know the exact model number
@@Cookiedon15 You can buy a Horizontal and Vertical (Scart adjuster) from Aliexpress. I use one on a CRT with N64.
oh my .... Let's all sing " ....I was born to be a piiirate !! A piiiirate " LOL !
I've installed my own xstation in my ps1, fun project not as hard as you described it. This mod is simply incredible my old scph-1001 had the bad tendencies of scratching some of my disc, this is a reason why the xstation is amazing. Ps2 loading are way faster than the xstation though. Chrono Trigger is terrible for loading time, it's almost unplayable on the ps1.
Could just be that you're really skilled.
7:13 Kowloon's Gate is the PS1 de-make port of Shenmue, not that you would ever have known that
I remember you did the same thing with the 3DO the out the disc drive and replaced it with a ODE
I have one installed in my dead launch SCPH- x100 model it's brought it back from the dead and I'm loving playing some of the PlayStation library I never owned as a kid and are very expensive to purchase now days
I will say as well incase someone doesn't know if you're installing this into a pal console it will run NTSC games but you need to use an RGB Scart cable to bypass the colour encoding if you use composite or S video the colours will be messed up that's just a limitation of the Pal PlayStation in can fixed by installing a mod but honestly if you're in the PAL region our CRTs supported RGB scart natively so I'd say just use that :)
Oh now that is cool.
What format does the XStation recognize? I heard it can support multi bin files (for games like Pepsiman), which is awesome. Do you simply just create a folder and drop the bin and cue file in that for said respective game?
If I recall correctly, BIN+CUE and each game in their own folder. But it's been a while since I used it.
@@AdamKoralik thank you, and happy holidays!!
I like ODE, but I like more "everdrives". So, in the case of PS1, the PSIO. Do you have it? In case, do you plan doing a comparison video?
Don't have one unfortunately.
XStation sounds like an adult TV channel lmao
this is like saturn Ode's have have certain system for it to work another great video
21:27 a lot of things could be reborn, but my traumatic childhood? Leave the memories alone, man!
Wasn't the XStation a competitor of the Gamebox and the Playcube 2?
I hope to see the PS2 get something like this PS1 mod in case the optical drive decides to give out
You can already play games from an internal HDD/SSD with a fat model. There are also several options for slim consoles, so I don‘t think an ODE is necessary for the PS2.
@@TheDennyWestside Your right, there absolutely isn't. Also there's a new device that plugs in to the memory card slot that runs software off of a Micro SD coming out soon.
A true ODE for the PS2 is needed at a low level hw hack approach like Xstation. OPL for the PS2 has been plagued with issues non stop for well over 10 years.
wow, this is much more faster to boot than the PSIO, I think I will swap my psio for a xstation, the only problem is that I'm not that good at soldering :/ thanks for this review !
Hi Adam. Thanks for this video. Did you put the link up for the SD Card Formatter?
Er....guess I forgot. If you find it, let me know and I'll paste it in. I'm at a convention currently.
11:02 Minion looks like something out of a movie by Illumination Entertainment. It's quite Despicable of me to notice that
If it wasn't such a painto install this thing would be petty much perfect as you said. But other than that and the GameShark trickiness I don't see any issues and this can save those PS1s that support it.
Also that Jessie guy seems familiar feel like I've seen him on another RUclips channel with some Bearded Nerd?
Intrigued by the GameShark application options...
🔴 Is it required to have a GameShark memory card and...
🔴 ... a (matched?) hardware parallel port add-on and, ...
🔴 ... if so, were there more than one version of the GameShark memory card to match with a version of GameShark software or [other factor(s)]?
🤔 It'd be interesting to know if XStation happened to support "custom music [playlist]" via emulating the ol' music CD swap after having loaded the game disc's map/stage/track into memory then automatically make the switch back to game disc when the map/stage/track is finished. ... I.e., the echo effects of tunnels can be heard applied to the CD music on the likes of, IIRC, at least one Wipeout title and that of R4: Ridge Racer Type 4. I don't recall a long list of titles supporting such a swap but hearing the music receiving the added level of immersion from the spatial acoustics applied in-game and delivered digitally in the quality of an HDMI connection from the PS1Digital would be a nice happenstance.
As far as I know, yes, you still need real GameShark hardware.
Although not really something I would want, it's still extremely cool.
Want one but little expensive for a pre-modded one where i live, maybe in the future but for now i am still rocking with a chipped one and burned cd-r lol
Polystation!
How does this compare to the PSIO, cant remember if you had one also?
I guess this method would lead to more compatibility since its emulating the disk drive rather than going through the parallel port/dev tools. And allows compatibility with game shark tools as you shown.
Never had one. :/
Not into the ode thing but still watch them all bc it so interesting hearing you talk about them. I have 2 ps1 ones too and one of them work for sure. The other is boxed and better shape so keep it boxed. Maybe I should test it lol. Have you ever heard of a radio shack component switcher? I got it at salvation army for 3.49. It is an manual 4 in 1 switch. I love it. One day would like to get a gcomp 8 and 2 outputs but they are 240 dollars.
5:00 I hear a lot of things in my head, but the PlayStation boot sound? Does it sound like Franklin falling in the forest? 🌲🌲🌲🐢🌲🌲🌲
Hey man you didn't have to wait so long. I would have hooked you up.
Hm?
@@AdamKoralik yup I've been installing xstations for a little over a year. Maybe you'd like a hd+ xbox for your channel. Just let me know.
@@user-wj9xq7ig2v Ha, I did a video on one of those too actually. :P
@@AdamKoralik oh ya I watched it. Many an rgb pc engine duo in a few months. I have few things on the go.
@@user-wj9xq7ig2v Where are you based out of?
Had to come back for another question, so with the GameShark parallel port inserted, it automatically boots prior to booting whichever game you’re playing? Sorry if I’m wording this incorrectly or not making any sense lol
You are correct, yes. Well, on a stock unit. With the ODE in there...honestly I don't recall.
@@AdamKoralik in the video you mention that the Gameshark boot menu loads when you just open and close the tray, so that does it I guess lol, thanks again!
Adam do you prefer the original console or your PS3 with CFW for PS1 games? And which of those options has the better image quality in your opinion?
That's an extremely good question. I think I prefer playing PS1 games on this, but I'm also spoiled because I have all the good toys to connect it.
Hey adam what monitor is that you are using ? Possibly amazon link or something
It's a Lepow 18 inch...thing. I don't know exactly. It was sent to me like a year ago.
This is a cool device, once my PS1 laser or disc spinning motor eventually dies I’ll pick one up!
Literally just bought my first PS1 yesterday. The disc drive works but it makes ticking and whirring noises that I'm not used to. Is that normal? If not, I may go with x station. Are there any good soft modding options available as well that don't require soldering?
Great video as always!
The same fat model? Try putting the console up on it's side and see if it runs smoother.
Does anyone know how to get a hold of the xstation at the moment. It's July 30th 2023 at the time I'm writing this and their website for the past couple of weeks shows nothing on the xstation.
if i im correct the dc use stander pata ide bus so that why the speed is better
Little bit of help (quite funny how I keep coming back to this video) okay so, I just got a GameShark (2.00, the gray looking tab device for the parallel port) and have tried to boot a Japanese exclusive game called Pepsiman. This game has about 7-8 bin files, I can’t remember the top of my head, however, when I enable cheats, the game crashes, so I don’t know whether its because the GameShark device I have isn’t compatible or it has something to do with the games having multiple bin files. If I try this on DuckStation though, it will obviously work, but as for the original hardware, I really don’t know what the problem is. Any help?
It shouldn't have more than one BIN file. That's a bad rip.
@@AdamKoralik it only has one bin file, basically I put all the bin files into folder for that game. Sorry I didn’t say that in the previous comment.
Had a PSIO then I got my xstation/ps1 digital. I haven’t used my PSIO since.
Is the xstation compatible with music playback? if so, what file format do those files have to be? also, what is the maximum supported SD card capacity?
Actually that's a good question, I don't know to be honest.
Too bad you don't have the HDMI Mod too.
This would really make this PS1 endgane.
RGB on PS1 slays though.
Do you recommend any site to download games to put on the sd card?
Where can that version of 3D-printed CD drive bay insert be obtained if not its file? Who created the file?
I think Jesse designed it, but I'm not sure.
I want this for the PS2
Playing off the hard drive is a pain to add games into and has lots of games that just don't work.
How would adding games be different/easier with an ODE? Also the compatibility with Open PS2 Loader from HDD/SSD is pretty close to 100%.
It's not a easy process, but I doubt a ODE would be any easier and more intrusive.
20:37 no link for Jesse for modding services?? :(
Look up Jesterpezz on Instagram.
PSIO or Xstation? Hmmm tough choice
cool video
To bad this doesn’t work with a Psone I love that model
Adam it just basically does what a playstation classic does but a playstation classic is alot cheaper
A PlayStation classic is famously garbage emulation.
This is a 1:1 replica of the CD-ROM/Mechacon at a low level hardware hack for high compatibility, not poor emulation for casual users that want a PS classic.
Why did you call the Parallel port the Serial port?
Either I made a mistake or everything is a conspiracy.
@@AdamKoralik Illuminati confirmed
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Very awesome
My PS1 disk drive works and hopefully I can repair it or replace it if push comes to shove
Great 👍 now I can save my PS1
Adam, I'm a Chicken!
I'd keep it legit if the disc reader still works but yeah a broken one I'd say yeah go for it
i got my system today question does XStation supports 1tb sd memory sdxc?
I THINK so, just make sure it's formatted correctly.
@@AdamKoralik thanks
adam will this mod work on the slim PSone? the loading times on rpgs are killing my experience
This board was designed for the fat model
@@AdamKoralik thanks
I wish the cheats where handle the way a hacked psp does with psp and ps1 game it be awesome!
Nice product but I would rather keep my disc drive. I went with PSIO cause of this. Does what x station does but I still have my drive.
How is the average Joe with no soldering skill suppose to install this ? I’ve nevered soldered before in my life, is there a company that sells the ps with the xstation already installed?
Find a guy, or some of these sites sell the installation as a service.
We have one for PS2 too :C
Yeah I own like two ps1's and a ps one.None of the disc drives work in any of them, Yet my older snes still works fine. All of those mid 90's to early 2000's disc drives were complete garbage. Just like with the original xbox, if you got one with the Samsung drive you were lucky, the Thompson drives were terrible.
At this day and age, and for the cost anyone would be better off with a mister. Both plays roms anyway, and no ps1 is damaged with cd drive ripped apart in the process.
Or you can save a dead console.
Wrong. Mister psx performance is still not the best. This is literally playing the games on the original hardware. Can't be beat.
@@markcollins2704 You are delusional to think that. The performance is identical if not better. Versatility/flexibility is greater. If you enjoy noisy signals over analogue, swapping disc for each game, a physical library occupying your living space, cables everywhere - for no reason, then yeah kudos to you.
@@user-yk1cw8im4h Oh no not a physical library. Oh nooooo.
Big papa style ps1 games
Where do i find the game files?
What do you mean?
polystation?? that reminds me i need to replace my controller
Cha you know wut this to me sounds like a failure of optical drives vs solid state electronics. I mean sure in the nineties the optical drives of PlayStation consoles were reliable enough for the original PlayStation to reach 100 million lifetime sales but almost 30 years later optical drives are dying like flies while the cartridge slots in N64 consoles are carrying on just fine. And you don’t get disc rot with rom chips or flash memory.
Therefore I find it ironic that solid state storage is now saving PlayStation consoles with busted disc drives. But that aside I’m hoping a for parts only PS1 I got for ten bucks a few years ago only has a busted disc drive so that I can do this mod and turn it into something really cool
Don’t do this destructive mod guys, the mister can already plays ps1 roms pretty well.
Or you can save an otherwise dead console.
No it doesn't. PS1 core is way off yet for full public use.
@@hanzobi1926 God, what do you expect for a project this scale developed just for 5 months?
@@user-yk1cw8im4h doesn't change the fact the mister isn't up to snuff.
Hi who would you recommend I should find if I want any old consoles of mine modded
Depends on the modification I suppose.
@@AdamKoralik would a GameCube mod be good if I have someone do a mod chip in my GameCube
@@jessejones1783 Yeah man, check out my ultimate GameCube video. You can see all the crazy stuff that can be done.
You should do Xstation vs Psio,.... the only thing i don´t like about this is that you still need to do some sodding, the Free McBoot solution for the ps2 is sooooo simple, and i rather run ps1 games from a thumb drive through free mcboot and emulators on ps2, with opl, but for those who can install xstation or psio well... congrats
Don't have a PSIO. :/
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Why PS1???? PS2 are dirt cheap and you can play PS2 games as well.
Original hardware experience?
@@AdamKoralik PS2 is original and much much much cheaper.
@@jakesmith5278 I'm not saying I disagree, just explaining why some people may prefer this. The nostalgia of playing it on the original hardware.
@@AdamKoralik PS2 is better original.
@@jakesmith5278 ... Mmkay.
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