PS1 News
News Mark Cerny 'Loved' Legend of Dragoon, But Admits It 'Can't Possibly Be as Good' as He Remembers
No rose-tinted glasses here
The Legend of Dragoon is held in very high regard by Sony stalwarts, a JRPG developed in-house for the original PlayStation. While it never achieved the same success as other games of that era, it's retained a cult status, and you still see calls from fans today for Sony to return to the land of Endiness. Now, fans can...
News As Sony's PS Plus Premium Expands Slowly, Another Dev Announces PS1 Emulation Plans
First three ports confirmed
While Sony’s own emulation efforts via PS Plus Premium continue to progress glacially, other organisations are getting in on the act. Brazilian company QUByte announced overnight that it’s upgraded its proprietary QUByte Emulation Engine with PS1 support, and it intends to release “many cult favourites” from the...
News Cult PS1 Fighting Trilogy Battle Arena Toshinden Coming to PS5
Legendary 32-bit fighter franchise resurrected
If you grew up with the PS1, you’ll remember Battle Arena Toshinden. Whether you actually owned one of the 3D brawlers or not, we bet you’ll have examined its box on store shelves. It’s a pretty iconic series from the 32-bit PlayStation era. And now it’s set to make a comeback, courtesy of...
Mini Review Tekken 3 (PS1) - PlayStation's Definitive Fighter Is Still King
Enter the Tekken
Tekken was already a big deal before Tekken 3 came along, but the third instalment rocketed Bandai Namco's series to truly awesome heights. It was both a revolutionary 3D fighting game and a commercial juggernaut, helping define an entire console generation. But perhaps the most impressive thing about Tekken 3 is that, over three...
News Disappointment As Tekken 3 Is the Latest PS1 Classic to Launch without Trophies
As expected, unfortunately
For whatever reason, Bandai Namco does not want Sony to add Trophies to its emulated PS1 games. While most of the platform holder’s own classic games have been updated to add in gongs – either at launch or later – Bandai Namco’s selection of re-releases remain Trophy-less. And unfortunately, the highly...
News Yes, Licensed Manga Hero Gon Is Still Included in Tekken 3 on PS5, PS4
We were worried he may be Gon for good
Tekken 3 rarely gets re-released, with some speculating it may be due to its inclusion of licensed manga character Gon. To be fair, the legendary fighter did feature on Sony’s ill-fated PS Classic micro-console (albeit the PAL version), and publisher Bandai Namco was releasing licensed Gon tie-ins as...
News Peter Molyneux Very Nearly Became a First-Party PlayStation Dev
"One of our best kept secrets"
Sony wanted to buy Bullfrog, the legendary UK studio founded by Peter Molyneux. As part of a 30th anniversary piece published by The Game Business, veteran PlayStation producer Martin Alltimes revealed that the platform holder came incredibly close to adding the Theme Park maker to its stable of studios. He revealed:...
News Final Fantasy 9 Remake Still MIA, But the Anniversary Celebrations Continue
Tokyo Game Show...?
Ah, the curious case of the supposed Final Fantasy 9 Remake. Despite being strongly rumoured for months leading up to the original game's 25th anniversary (which took place on the 7th July), the project was never officially announced. Here we are in the middle of September, however, and the anniversary celebrations are ongoing...
Poll Did You Buy a PS1 at Launch?
Flashback to 30 years ago
Allow us to apologise in advance for writing an article that's going to make some of you feel extremely old, but we just can't ignore the fact that the PS1 — the original PlayStation console — is now 30 years old (in North America and Europe). How time flies. This was the machine that changed everything, transforming...
News USA's Top 20 PlayStation Games of All Time May Surprise You
Modernity has not failed us
Did you know PlayStation is enjoying its 30th anniversary in USA today? These celebrations do tend to drag on forever due to the lag that used to exist between hardware launches. You may recall, we already commemorated PlayStation’s 30th anniversary last year, as it deployed a year earlier in its native Japan. Anyway,...
Guide Resident Evil 2 PS1: All Cheat Codes, Unlockables, and Secrets
Every cheat code, unlockable, and secret in Resident Evil 2 on PS1
Now it's finally on PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Premium, the survival horror classic Resident Evil 2 is worth going back to, as it represents a different experience to the recent remake. This Resident Evil 2 PS1 guide will reveal all cheat codes, unlockables, and secrets. <toc...
Guide Resident Evil 3 PS1: All Unlockables and Secrets
Every unlockable and secret in Resident Evil 3 on PS1
Alongside the classic that is Resident Evil 2, its sequel Resident Evil 3: Nemesis has been brought back too on the PS5, PS4 and PS Plus Premium. This Resident Evil 3 PS1 guide reveals all unlockables and secrets in the game. <related ids="186638"> What Are All Unlockables and Secrets...
Guide Resident Evil 3 PS1: All Choices Explained and Rewards
What to do at every Resident Evil 3 PS1 decision point
Throughout the classic experience of Resident Evil 3 on PS1, Nemesis will turn up, and you will need to make a decision about what you'll do next. This Resident Evil 3 PS1 guide covers all choices explained and rewards. Resident Evil 3 PS1: All Choices Explained and Rewards: There are 10...
News Tekken Boss Wanted 'Muscular' Pac-Man as a Character, But the Idea Was Brutally Shot Down
It was deemed "reckless"
Tekken series boss Katsuhiro Harada has shared some cracking stories over the years, but this latest one has truly tickled us. It involves a "muscular" version of Pac-Man being a playable fighter in the original Tekken, which sounds like one hell of a gimmick. In a new interview with Japanese outlet 4Gamer (as translated...
News These New PS1 Toy Capsules Are Worth the Price of a Flight to Tokyo
"Changed my mind"
Why book a flight to Tokyo? Sure, the katsu curry is delicious and the historical landmarks are fascinating – but let’s be honest, these new PlayStation gashapons look like the real reason to make the trip. The miniature PS1 and PS2 game cases double as keyrings, and can be opened with a removable disc and manual inside. Hey,...
Guide Twisted Metal 3 Cheats: All Cheat Codes and Passwords
A complete Twisted Metal 3 cheats list
Now available on modern PlayStation consoles thanks to the PS Plus Premium service, Twisted Metal 3 has returned — and so too have its extensive PS1 cheats. In this Twisted Metal 3 guide, we're revealing all cheat codes and Passwords. Twisted Metal 3 Cheats: All Cheat Codes and Passwords: Cheat codes...
Guide Twisted Metal 4 Cheats: All Cheat Codes and Passwords
A complete Twisted Metal 4 cheats list
Fully completing the collection of mainline PS1 entries, Twisted Metal 4 is now available on PS5 and PS4, as well as the PS Plus Premium service. This Twisted Metal 4 guide reveals all cheat codes and Passwords. Twisted Metal 4 Cheats: All Cheat Codes and Passwords: To use cheat codes and Passwords in...
News Stolen PS1 WipEout Games Axed from the Xbox Store
Wiped out
A new release on the Xbox Series X|S consoles this week has been yanked from sale, after it appeared to infringe on Sony’s software. The shameless Anti-Gravity Racing WipEout seemed to include slightly edited emulated versions of the original WipEout and its successor WipEout 3: Special Edition, with minor texture changes and button...
News Final Fantasy 9 Celebrates 25th Anniversary, But the Rumoured Remake Is Nowhere to Be Seen
Just a Fantasy
Widely regarded to be one of the absolute best games in the series — and perhaps one of the greatest RPGs ever made — Final Fantasy 9 celebrates its 25th Anniversary today (the 7th July). Back in 2000, the PS1 title was something of a throwback to the older, more traditional fantasy stylings of the franchise. After Final Fantasy...
Guide Metal Gear Solid Series: How to Get Started and All Games Ranked
The ultimate Metal Gear Solid beginner's guide
One of the best and most important video game franchises ever made, Metal Gear Solid is famed for its stealth action and cinematic storytelling. Its narrative advancements in the PS1 days and the risks it took during the PS2 era are why the franchise is so beloved, and are what put Hideo Kojima truly on...
News Fans Can't Believe PS5 Has Made More Profit Than All Previous PlayStations Combined
It's true, though
A slide from a recent PlayStation investors presentation has gone viral, as it effectively confirms that the PS5 has made more profit than all of Sony’s previous consoles combined. The manufacturer pegs PS5’s operating income at $13 billion so far, while the PS1 era netted $3 billion, the PS2 era made $2 billion, the PS3 lost...
News New PS Plus Premium Retro Games Have a Couple of Platinums to Collect
First-person puzzling perfection
As is the case with most (but not all) PS Plus Premium retro releases, stone-cold classics Myst and Riven have launched with a couple of Platinum pots for you to collect. While both of these games were arguably more popular on Mac and PC, their PS1 ports introduced them to a massive new audience of players. These...
Guide Best PS1 Games of All Time
All the best PS1 games, ranked and rated
What are the best PS1 games? As we look back fondly on where it all started, the PS1 really does have an incredible library of games. While the real highlight of the original PlayStation is just how diverse and varied its catalogue is, we're here to discover which are the very best PS1 games. Sony's first...
News PS Plus Re-Release Bags Much Better Trophy List
Monstrous
Sony has re-released underrated PS2 kaiju brawler War of the Monsters on both the PS5 and PS4, as part of its improved PS Plus Premium retro push. While this game was already available on the PS Store as part of the platform holder’s previous efforts, it’s now contained within the company’s new emulator, which comes with all sorts...
News Legendary JRPG Chrono Trigger Surpasses 5 Million Sales Worldwide
"If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed so be it!
Chrono Trigger is often cited as one of the greatest JRPGs ever made, and we can't help but agree with this assessment. It somehow manages to feel surprisingly modern even all these years later. We aren't alone; as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Square...
News PS Plus Will Bring Two Classic FromSoftware Games to Europe for the First Time on PS5, PS4
Retro PS1 titles make debut
One of the best things about Sony’s commitment to PlayStation classics as part of its PS Plus Premium subscription is that some retro games have been releasing in Europe for the first time. Level-5’s legendary PSP strategy game Jeanne d’Arc finally launched outside of Japan and North America on PS5 and PS4 last...
News Chrono Trigger Turns 30, 'Variety of Projects' Has Fans Praying for a Remaster
Pull the Trigger
Chrono Trigger is widely considered to be one of the greatest Japanese RPGs ever made, and the stone cold classic just turned 30 years old. The most insane part, though? Chrono Trigger has never been remastered or even re-released on modern PlayStation consoles, despite being an absolute all-timer. But this three-decade...
News PS Plus Premium Adding a Trio of Classic FromSoftware Titles in 2025
Armoured to the core
For the new crop of fans, FromSoftware is all about Elden Ring and Bloodborne. But the Japanese developer has a long history on PlayStation, and you’ll be able to explore some of its origins with PS Plus Premium later this year. Sony announced during its State of Play livestream that three
News The Legend of Dragoon Just Got an Unexpected Patch on PS5, PS4
Better late than never
Classic PS1 JRPG The Legend of Dragoon just received a quiet patch on PS5 that allegedly fixes most of the issues in the version Sony released for modern platforms in 2023. The original is almost 20 years old at this point, and this latest version has been available for two years, so update 1,000.004 has appeared like a bolt...
News Nomura Known as 'Demon King of Retakes' During Final Fantasy 7 Dev
"I stuck my nose into everyone's work there"
Considered one of the best games ever made, 1997's seminal Final Fantasy VII wouldn't be nearly the legendary title it's considered today if not for the exacting standards of director Tetsuya Nomura. Nomura even earned himself the sobriquet "Demon King of retakes" during development, so notorious was he...
News Final Fantasy 7 Was Made for PlayStation Thanks to Sony Music and Booze
Whiskey business
PlayStation is an enormous brand and one of the biggest names in gaming nowadays, but back when it was just getting started, it was of course a different story. In a recent interview, Sony alumnus Shawn Layden reveals how the team secured Final Fantasy VII for PS1. He recalls his early days when PlayStation was in its infancy, and...
Talking Point What Are Your PS1 Memories?
Now it's your turn
Throughout the day, we’ve been recounting our personal PS1 memories. But this is a community site, and we’d be remiss to overlook all of you. Whether it’s birthdays spent with the DualShock in hand or PS1-sized boxes under the Christmas tree, we want to hear about your memories of Sony’s first ever gaming format. What are...
You are the weakest link
I'm only 52 days older than PlayStation, born on 11th October 1994. As such, my memories of the first Sony console are hazy, to say the least — they're more like single snapshots captured in my brain rather than a proper moment I can recall beat for beat. Those sorts of memories are attached to the PS2 as I approached my...
News PS5 Users Are Begging for Themes, PS1 Startup Screen to Stay
Sony, please
Just in case you haven't seen it yourself, Sony released a PlayStation 30th Anniversary update for the PS5 this week, which added themes based on past consoles, and a full-on recreation of the iconic PS1 startup screen. Players are greeted with said screen upon powering up their PS5 — but there's a catch. Both the themes and the boot...
Quiz How Well Do You Know the PS1?
PS1 and only
The PS1 catapulted Sony into the gaming space, and kickstarted the very brand that this entire website is built upon. The all-important console launched in 1994, and became an immediate competitor to Nintendo and SEGA's offerings. The system was wildly successful, and PlayStation established itself as a household name. But just how...
Feature Stephen's PS1 Memories
Family ties
For me, the original PlayStation is linked quite deeply with my immediate family. We'd always had video games in the house; I don't remember a time before we had a SEGA Mega Drive, which was a popular pastime for me, my two elder sisters, and sometimes our parents too. Video games used to sort of be a through-line for all of us, and...
Too scared to play Tomb Raider
One of my most prominent PS1 memories is playing through the original Tomb Raider trilogy — except I didn't. I was just a kid at the time — I couldn't have been much older than eight or nine — and simply put, I was too scared to play the series myself. Not that Tomb Raider was aimed at children, of course —...
Spilled drinks! Shady CD-ROMS! Secrets
It’s funny how you don’t realise the significance of things until you look back on them. On a grungy Tuesday in the mid-90s, I was on a train to Birmingham with my family. Hopping on the whirring Class 323s was a regular occurrence for us in those days, as Brum – grimy as it was in that era – was our...
A medal of honor
PlayStation has been such a major component in my life for decades. When I was a kid, I learned pretty early that I was into video games. Back then, I mostly played on PC, and it was never anything too crazy, just Star Wars games here and there. Then I had a sleepover with a few of my friends, and the friend who was hosting...
Final Fantasy 8 forever
I've had a love for words as long as I can remember. According to Adam family legend, this stems from my childhood, where I was impatient to play my older brothers' video games and taught myself to read at an impressively young age (the specifics are lost to time). I have strong memories of him playing JRPGs, first on SNES...
Confessions of an ex-SEGA kid
I was a teenager in the middle of the nineties and like any other teenage boy in the middle of the nineties I cared about just one thing and it was f****** disgusting — Sonic the Hedgehog. Yes, it’s confession time, oh readers of Push Square. Growing up I was a SEGA kid which is probably the root cause of around 85%...
Feature Happy 30th Birthday to PlayStation
Long live play
Today is an incredibly important milestone for PlayStation, as it represents the 30th anniversary of the console we love. It doesn’t take a genius to realise Push Square wouldn’t exist if Ken Kutaragi hadn’t convinced Sony president Norio Ohga to take a risk three decades ago. Originally announced as a CD-based extension for...
News Sony Brings Back Iconic PS1 Startup Screen on PS5, But Only for a Limited Time
The ultimate nostalgia
In celebration of PlayStation's 30th Anniversary, a new PS5 update lets you customise your console's home menu with themes that are based on past PlayStation consoles. Very cool. But you know what's even cooler? Once you've grabbed this update, you'll be met with the iconic PS1 startup screen, complete with that deeply
News Capcom's PS Plus Premium Games Available Now without Subscription
Dino Crisis, Resident Evil for £8 / $10 each
An update to Capcom listings on the PS Store has seen the publisher's two classic titles available via PS Plus Premium now up for purchase individually, outside of the subscription service. Previously locked behind the PS Plus Premium tier, you can now simply buy Dino Crisis and Resident Evil: Director's...
Poll Rate Your Favourite PS1 Games
Build our best PS1 games list
Ah, the PS1. The original PlayStation console. The system that started it all. Released in 1994 in Japan, and then heading West in 1995, the PS1 is widely regarded as one of the most important — and successful — consoles of all time, shaping the industry that we know today. But as is the case with any truly great...
News Looks Like PS5, PS4 Is Getting More Retro Survival Horror
Alone in the dark
It’s been a good year for survival horror fans, whether you’re playing remakes like Silent Hill 2 or all-new adventures inspired by the 32-bit era, like Crow Country. There’s also been a steady stream of retro goodness added to Sony’s flagship subscription service PS Plus Premium, with Dino Crisis added just days ago. And...
News Dino Crisis Fans Hoodwinked as Capcom's PS1 Classic Requires Premium, Lacks Trophies
Not for individual sale
Being the single IP fans most want a return to across its many franchises, the release of Capcom's Dino Crisis as a PS Plus classic should be a joyous occasion. Instead, in an annoying pattern that began with Resident Evil: Director's Cut, it can't be purchased separately, requiring a
Guide Dino Crisis Cheats: All Cheat Codes and Unlockables
Crisis averted
Dino Crisis, first released on PS1 in 1999, is among the most iconic survival horror games available on Sony's first-ever system. That's impressive, considering the console also played host to the likes of Resident Evil and Parasite Eve. Of course, there's no shame in seeking a little extra assistance when it comes to the title's...
News Capcom's Iconic PS1 Survival Horror Dino Crisis Coming to PS5, PS4
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain also on the way
Capcom’s legendary 1999 survival horror, designed and directed by the iconic Shinji Mikami, will launch on PS5 and PS4 as part of PS Plus Premium in the future. While there’s no date attached to the PS1 game, it’ll likely be part of the next update, on 22nd October. We’ll try and get confirmation of...
News Did You Know PlayStation Almost Had a Different Name?
"There was a bit of pushback"
It's hard to think of a more perfect brand name for a video game console than PlayStation. Not only has it become an iconic part of the video game lexicon, it summarises the core function of Sony's line of systems brilliantly: a device which enables and promotes play. However, the console was very nearly called...
