Latest revision as of 10:39, 30 December 2022

Introduction[edit]

The PlayStation Classic is a dedicated video game console by Sony Interactive Entertainment that emulates games originally released on its 1994 PlayStation console. It was announced in September 2018 at the Tokyo Game Show, and released on December 3, 2018, the 24th anniversary of the release of the original. The console has been compared to competitor Nintendo's prior releases of the NES and Super NES Classic Edition mini consoles.

Specifications[edit]

The PlayStation Classic ships with two replica PlayStation Controllers (the original model, which are without analog sticks), an HDMI cable, and a USB Micro-A to standard USB-A cable. An AC adapter for the console is sold separately. The console weighs about 170 grams (0.37 lb) and is about 149 mm × 33 mm × 105 mm (5.9 in × 1.3 in × 4.1 in) in size, approximately 80% smaller in volume than the original PlayStation and 45% smaller in width and length. It includes ports for both controllers, HDMI output, and power via USB. The controller's cords measure approximately 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) long. It cannot use PlayStation memory cards. Internally, the console uses a MediaTek 8167a Quad A35 system on a chip with four central processing cores clocked at @ 1.3 GHz and a Power VR GE8300 graphics processing unit. It includes 16 GB of eMMC flash storage and 1 GB of DDR3 memory.

The Classic uses the ReARMed branch of the free and open source emulator PCSX to play its games.

Hardware Modification[edit]

PlayStation Classic
Developer	Sony Interactive Entertainment
Type	Dedicated console
Release date	3 December 2018
Retail availability	2018 – present
Introductory price	US$99.99; C$129.99; €99.99; ¥9,980; £89.99; A$149.99
Media	Internal flash memory
System-on-chip used	MediaTek 8167a, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A35
Memory	1 GB of DDR3 RAM
Storage	16 GB ECC Flash
Graphics	Power VR GE8300
Controller input	2 controller ports
Dimensions	149 mm × 33 mm × 105 mm (5.9 in × 1.3 in × 4.1 in)

USB Current Limiting[edit]

The two USB ports on the front of the PlayStation Classic are current-limited meaning they will only provide 5v @ 100mA. For mass storage devices and other devices, this is probably too low. 100mA is probably fine for stuff like mice, keyboards, game controllers but can cause instability or incompatibility if a device requires more draw.

This current limiting is handled by a switching current limiting chip on the motherboard. There is one for each USB port. This chip is a TPS2553D. Based on the datasheet we can see that the ILIM pin is used to control the value of the maximum allowed current draw. With two resistors in series totaling at about 226k ohms, we know that it will only provide 100mA. By reducing the resistance between this pin and ground we can increase the maximum allowed current draw.

It turns out if we give a resistance of zero, or directly short this pin to ground, we can effectively disable any current limiting for the port with a maximum of 1.5A allowed. The easiest way to do this is to short one side of the two resistors.

To disable the current limiting on port 1, short these two points:

To disable the current limiting on port 2, short these two points:

To prove that this works, disable the current limiting on port 1. Then turn on the machine and plug a phone or other device that charges via USB into port 2. You should notice that the device will not charge. Now, plug it into port 1 and you should see the device charging.

PlayStation Classic Current Limiter Removal Mod Video How To By Pat Hartl

Game Compatibility List[edit]

This list is a WIP. Please visit the spreadsheet to add tested games and/or make changes.

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Master List(read-only)


Sony Code	Name	Region	Compatible?	Notes	Hack	ISO Source	CRC32	Date Tested
SLUS-00583	Duke Nukem: Time to Kill	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 1.1.0	Internet	N/A	30/07/19
SLUS-00506	Frogger	NTSC	Yes	Crashes randomly, cannot find cause as of yet.	BleemSync 1.1.0	Internet	N/A	30/07/19
SLUS-01272	007 - The World Is Not Enough	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.0	Internet	N/A	17/12/18
SLUS-00975	007 - Tomorrow Never Dies	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94503	1Xtreme	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94508	2Xtreme	NTSC	Yes	Runs well but Lag with 2x Resolution	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00404	Ace Combat 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-000972	Ace Combat 3 - Electrosphere	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00001	Air Combat	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00633	Alien Resurrection	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00007	Alien Trilogy	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00239	Alone In The Dark - One Eyed Jack's Revenge	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01201	Alone In The Dark - The New Nightmare	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00553	Alundra	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01017	Alundra 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00373	Apocalypse	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01224	Arc the Lad	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01255	Arc the Lad - Monster Tournament - Battle Arena	NTSC	Yes	Sound Issues	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01256	Arc the Lad Collection	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01252	Arc the Lad II	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01253	Arc the Lad III	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94182	Armored Core	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01141	Batman - Gotham City Racer	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00387	Batman Forever - The Arcade Game	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00508	Beast Wars - Transformers	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01031	Blaster Master - Blasting Again	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94412	Blasto!	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94199	Bloody Roar	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94424	Bloody Roar 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01189	Bomberman Party Edition	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00680	Bomberman World	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00083	Brain Dead 13	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00422	Breath of Fire III	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01324	Breath of Fire IV	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00370	Bubble Bobble - featuring Rainbow Islands	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94180	Bushido Blade	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00663	Bushido Blade 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00233	Bust-a-Move 2 - Arcade Edition	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00754	Bust-a-Move 4	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00725	Bust-a-Move '99	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00499	C - The Contra Adventure	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94666	C-12 - The Final Resistance	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCES-01420	Capcom vs. SNK Pro	NTSC	Yes	Tip: If you get a black screen on boot the system is using the wrong BIOS (romJP.bin).	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	0D3A0324	18/01/19
SLUS-01476	Capcom vs. SNK - Millennium Fight 2000 Pro	NTSC	Yes	Tip: If you get a black screen on boot the system is using the wrong BIOS (romJP.bin).	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	0D3A0324	18/01/19
SLUS-00067	Castlevania - Symphony of the Night	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01384	Castlevania Chronicles	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00844	Chocobo Racing	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00814	Chocobo Dungeon 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01041	Chrono Cross	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00539	Clock Tower	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94474	Colin McRae Rally	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00543	Colony Wars	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00288	Contra - Legacy of War	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00898	Countdown Vampires	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94900	Crash Bandicoot	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94154	Crash Bandicoot 2 - Cortex Strikes Back	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94244	Crash Bandicoot 3 - Warped	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94570	Crash Bash	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94426	Crash Team Racing	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00530	Croc - Legend of the Gobbos	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00634	Croc 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00036	Darkstalkers - The Night Warriors	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00745	Darkstalkers 3 - Jedah's Damnation	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01182	Darkstone - Evil Reigns	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00732	Destrega	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94302	Destruction Derby	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94350	Destruction Derby 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00169	Diablo	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01015	Die Hard Trilogy 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01032	Digimon World	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01193	Digimon World 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00922	Dino Crisis	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01279	Dino Crisis 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94600	Discworld	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94605	Discworld II - Mortality Bytes!	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94288	Disney's A Bug's Life	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00529	Disney's Hercules	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94456	Disney's Tarzan	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00224	Disruptor	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00077	Doom	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01206	Dragon Warrior VII	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00493	Dragonball GT - Final Bout	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01550	Dragonball Z - Ultimate Battle 22	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01002	Duke Nukem - Land of the Babes	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01243	Dukes of Hazzard II - Daisy Dukes It Out	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00973	Dune 2000	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00809	Ehrgeiz - God Bless the Ring	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94243	Einhander	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00879	Final Fantasy Anthology	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01363	Final Fantasy Chronicles	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01251	Final Fantasy IX	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01541	Final Fantasy Origins	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94221	Final Fantasy Tactics	NTSC	Yes	Sporadic graphical glitches when placing units, and on overworld	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94163	Final Fantasy VII	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00892	Final Fantasy VIII	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00690	G-Darius	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00552	Ghost In The Shell	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00544	G-Police	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-9419	Gran Turismo	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00106	Grand Theft Auto	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00846	Grand Theft Auto - Mission Pack #1 - London 1969	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00789	Grand Theft Auto 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94457	Grandia	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00772	Guilty Gear	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01226	Gundam Battle Assault	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01418	Gundam Battle Assault 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00298	Herc's Adventures	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01195	Hogs of War	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94188	Hot Shots Golf	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94476	Hot Shots Golf 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01293	Hot Wheels - Extreme Racing	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00847	Hydro Thunder	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00172	In The Hunt	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94181	Intelligent Qube	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00682	Jeopardy!	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01173	Jeopardy! - 2nd Edition	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94309	Jet Moto	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94167	Jet Moto 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94555	Jet Moto 3	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94205	King of Fighters '95	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01332	King of Fighters '99	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00585	Klonoa - Door to Phantomile	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01051	Koudelka	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94491	Legend of Dragoon, The	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94254	Legend of Legaia	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01013	Legend of Mana	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00769	Life, The Game of	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01145	Looney Tunes Racing	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00628	Lunar - Silver Star Story Complete	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01071	Lunar 2 - Eternal Blue Complete	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01584	Madden NFL 2005	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01059	Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of the Super Heroes	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94227	Medievil	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00561	MegaMan X4	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01334	MegaMan X5	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01395	MegaMan X6	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00559	Micro Machines V3	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00896	Misadventures of Tron Bonne, The	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94692	MLB 2005	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00507	Monopoly	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01238	Muppet Monster Adventure	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00215	Namco Museum Vol.1	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00216	Namco Museum Vol.2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00398	Namco Museum Vol.3	NTSC	Yes	No background music in the museum	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00416	Namco Museum Vol.4	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00417	Namco Museum Vol.5	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00002	NBA Jam T.E.	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00932	NCAA Football 2000	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00764	Nectaris - Military Madness	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00590	Need for Speed - V-Rally	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01003	Need for Speed - V-Rally 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01104	Need for Speed 5 - Porsche Unleashed	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00276	Need for Speed II	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00620	Need for Speed III - Hot Pursuit	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01146	NFL Blitz 2001	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94556	NFL Gameday 2000	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94695	NFL GameDay 2005	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01264	NHL 2001	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00582	Nightmare Creatures	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01112	Nightmare Creatures II	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-90028	Parasite Eve	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01042	Parasite Eve 2	NTSC	No	Freezes after gun range tutorial	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00339	Persona - Revelations	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01158	Persona 2 - Eternal Punishment	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00653	Pocket Fighter	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01114	Power Rangers - Lightspeed Rescue	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01351	Power Rangers - Time Force	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00256	Power Rangers Zeo - Full Tilt Battle Pinball	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00757	Quake II	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00549	Rampage World Tour	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00005	Rayman	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01235	Rayman 2 - The Great Escape	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00857	Ready 2 Rumble Boxing	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01147	Ready 2 Rumble Boxing - Round 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00170	Resident Evil	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00551	Resident Evil - Director's Cut	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01087	Resident Evil - Survivor	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00592	Resident Evil 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00923	Resident Evil 3 - Nemesis	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00797	Ridge Racer Type 4	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00771	Rival Schools - United by Fate	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00877	R-Type Delta	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00753	R-Types	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94230	SaGa Frontier	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00933	SaGa Frontier II	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00903	Scrabble	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00707	Silent Hill	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00113	Sim City 2000	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00240	Soul Blade	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00205	Space Hulk - Vengeance of the Blood Angels	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00875	Spiderman	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94228	Spyro the Dragon	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94425	Spyro the Dragon 2 - Ripto's Rage	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94467	Spyro the Dragon 3 - Year of the Dragon	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00372	Star Gladiator - Episode 1 - Final Crusade	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94421	Star Ocean - The Second Story	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00197	Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00258	Street Fighter Alpha 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00821	Street Fighter Alpha 3	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00584	Street Fighter Collection (Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold)	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00548	Street Fighter EX plus Alpha	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01105	Street Fighter EX2 Plus	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01142	Strider	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01163	Strider 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00292	Suikoden	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00958	Suikoden II	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00560	Tactics Ogre - Let Us Cling Together	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00626	Tales of Destiny	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01355	Tales of Destiny II (Tales of Eternia)	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00070	Tecmo Super Bowl	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00006	Tekken	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00213	Tekken 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00402	Tekken 3	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00939	Tenchu 2 - Birth of the Stealth Assassins	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00727	Thunder Force V - Perfect System	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01273	Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf 2001	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00152	Tomb Raider	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00437	Tomb Raider 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00691	Tomb Raider 3 - Adventures of Lara Croft	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00885	Tomb Raider 4 - The Last Revelation	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01311	Tomb Raider 5 - Chronicles	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01066	Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00827	Triple Play 2000	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01040	Vagrant Story	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01156	Valkyrie Profile	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00447	Vandal Hearts	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00940	Vandal Hearts II	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00480	Warcraft II - The Dark Saga	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00455	WCW vs. The World	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00683	Wheel of Fortune	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01174	Wheel of Fortune - 2nd Edition	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94608	Wild Arms	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94301	Wipeout	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00865	Wipeout 3	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SCUS-94351	Wipeout XL	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01234	WWF Smackdown! 2 - Know Your Role	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00774	X-Men - Mutant Academy	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01382	X-Men - Mutant Academy 2	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-00627	X-Men vs. Street Fighter	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLUS-01411	Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories	NTSC	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19
SLPS-01076	Transformers - Beast Wars	NTSC-J	Yes	N/A	BleemSync 0.4.1	Internet	N/A	18/01/19

Compatible USB Drives[edit]

Note:

Most USB 3.0 flash drives work well with a powered USB hub, as their main problem is that they need more power that the PSC USB ports can deliver. Please be advised that mileage may vary due to a write current requirement.

The following is an (incomplete) list of compatible drives and USB sticks for the PlayStation Classic:


Drive	Size	USB Ver.	Powered Hub?	Notes
Shintaro Rotating Pocket Disk USB flash drive 32 GB USB 2.0	32GB	2.0	N/A	N/A
Lexar JumpDrive S75 128GB USB 3.0 LJDS75-128ABNL	128GB	3.0	N/A	N/A
Patriot SLATE 128GB (PSF128GLSS3USB)	128GB	3.0	N/A	N/A
PNY Retract USB 3.0	0GB	3.0	N/A	N/A
Samsung 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Fit (MUF-128BB/AM)	128GB	3.0	N/A	N/A
Micro SDXC UHS-I	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SanDisk 128GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive - SDCZ430-128G-G46	128GB	3.1	N/A	N/A
SanDisk Ultra Micro SD XC1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cruzer Blade 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ50-128G-B35	128GB	2.0	N/A	N/A
Samsung Portable SSD T5 USB 3.1	500GB	3.1	N/A	N/A
SanDisk 64 GB Ultra Fit CZ430 3.1 Mini Nano Flash	64GB	3.1	N/A	N/A
Kingston DataTraveler DTSE9 USB 2.0	N/A	2.0	N/A	N/A
Blue Generic USB 2.0	N/A	2.0	N/A	N/A
SanDisk Cruzer Fit SDCZ33-064G-B35	64GB	2.0	N/A	N/A
SanDisk Cruzer Fit SDCZ33-032G-B35	32GB	2.0	No	N/A
SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 2.0 128 GB SDCZ60-128G-AW46	128GB	2.0	No	N/A
SanDisk Ultra Fit 64 GB USB Flash Drive USB 3.0	64GB	3.0	N/A	N/A
Toshiba TransMemory u363	N/A	3.0	N/A	N/A
SanDisk Cruzer Blade	32GB	2.0	N/A	N/A
PNY Imation Nano Pro Flash Drive USB 2.0	0GB	2.0	N/A	N/A
SanDisk Cruzer Blade 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ50-128G-B35	128GB	2.0	N/A	N/A
Samsung Evo 256GB SD CARD (the red one) + Trascendent sd card reader	256GB	N/A	N/A	N/A
Samsung Evo Plus 128GB MicroSD (red) + Kingston FCR-ML3C MobileLite Duo Reader	128GB	3.1	No	N/A
TOSHIBA HAYABUSA BLANCO	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kingston DataTraveler G2	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Philips Snow Usb 2.0	N/A	2.0	N/A	N/A
SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 128 GB SDCZ48-128G-AW46	128GB	3.0	No	N/A
Emtec 16GB USB 2.0	16GB	2.0	No	transparent red pen
SanDisk Cruzer Blade 64GB USB2.0 SDCZ50-064G	64GB	2.0	No	N/A
Lexar Professional JumpDrive S25 32GB USB 3.0 LJDS25-32GABEU	32GB	3.0	No	N/A
Silicon Power 16GB USB 2.0 Touch T01	16GB	2.0	No	N/A
SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 32 GB SDCZ48-032G	32GB	3.0	No	Results might vary from unit to unit
MicroCenter USB 3.0 64GB (Blue)	64GB	3.0	No	N/A

Software[edit]

See Rockman for more technical information.

Emulator[edit]

The stock emulator shipped by Sony is PCSX ReARMed, the frontend used is internally called Sony UI and is no different to how we would use RetroArch, the difference being RetroArch utilizes multiple cores while the stock interface is designed for one specific emulator. Projects such as BleemSync are able to overmount and modify scripts and databases used by the Sony UI to add additional games, pseudo-folders, and shortcuts to other applications on the console.

BIOS[edit]

The PlayStation Classic uses two bios:


Filename	Version	Region	Checksum (md5)	Description
romw.bin	4.5 05/25/00 J	region free	C53CA5908936D412331790F4426C6C33	The same BIOS is used for the PS1 emulator on PSP
romJP.bin	4.5 05/25/00 J	JP	476D68A94CCEC3B9C8303BBD1DAF2810	Very similar to romw.bin (it shares 80% of the code) but region locked

Operating System[edit]

The OS is Yocto, using aud Baseline. Yocto aud for Rockman

Software Modification[edit]

Shortly after release it was confirmed that Sony used their public key to sign private packages, giving us gpghax, then lolhack payloads.

By using these methods we have gained root access to the console itself, and can modify the file system as well as the kernel using extensions and customized payloads with overmounting shell scripts to replace binaries until the next reboot.

Hacks[edit]

AutoBleem[edit]

AutoBleem, by Artur "Screemer" Jakubowicz, is an alternative to BleemSync/BootMenu.

Features:

Integrated simple Game Manager (that you can rename games, attach custom memory cards, block autobleem owerwritting game metadata and covers)
Integrated functionality to share memory cards between games
Separates games and it's save states into separate folders
AutoBleem does not need to run anything on the PC. Just copy games to usb dongle and plug it in.
Does not use any internet or usb connection
Overmounts portions of the PSC's filesystem to safely allow PCS modifications
Modifies the stock UI to show added games
Uses GAME NAMES as folders instead of numbered folders
Supports multi-disc games
Includes offline metadata and cover art databases - no download needed during sync
Runs on boot of the PlayStation Classic as it was designed to do so from the beginning
Intelligent algorithm is trying to "fix" missing files like .cue, unpack .ecm
Nice GUI that replaces need for BootMenu
Small footprint on USB drive as no .NET Core runtime needed
As written in native language for PlayStation Classic it is fast
Work with no issue with multitrack games (I had no problem with it)
Supports CUE/BIN and Not encrypted PBP (popstation created - PSN downloads will not work) file formats
Replaces BootMenu and Bleemsync..intergates with RetroArch sotware no need to run anything on the PC
Supports themes of both AutoBleem and Sony menu
configurable filter settings
Supports multi disc games
Makes your PlayStation Classic a great device

Information:

ReadMe on GitHub

Download:

Latest version on GitHub

BleemSync[edit]

BleemSync by DoctorDalek is a tool for loading games from a USB flash drive, and is one of the safest ways to mod a PlayStation Classic.

Features:

Create your custom PlayStation Classic experience by adding your own games, emulators, themes and mods.
Easy to use, UI application to use to allow easy game adding/syncing, modification and configuring. (Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux)
Better FileSystem support (Ext4, exFAT, NTFS, FAT32)
Multi OS support (Windows, Mac, Linux) (basically anything that has a RDNIS driver. Which is a lot.)
Reliable and steady emulation performance.
RetroArch support and Integration.
Multitude of various controller support with RetroArch.
Big community available to offer support to fellow users.
And many more awesome features!

Downloads:

Tutorials (1.0.0):

Tutorials (0.4.1):

gpghax[edit]

gpghax, by Maku, was one of the first hack for the PlayStation Classic. It shouldn't be used anymore, as there are safer, easier solutions.

Uninstallation:

GitHub - Uninstall gpghax

PSClassicTool[edit]

Hakchi like tool by u/elierodrigue to add games to a bleemsync drive / PS Classic

Information:

PSClassicTool 1.3

Download:

Latest release on GitHub

psxc_xpandr[edit]

psxc_xpandr by u/kounch is a safe hack to expand and/or replace virtually games in a PlayStation Classic using an external USB drive, with no risk. Once you remove the USB drive and make a cold restart, the console works as if nothing was done. However, you have to create manually the directory structure and obtain manually all the files to add a new game (BIN, CUE, Cover Image PNG, Game Description INI, etc.).

Features:

Minimal modification of PlayStation Classic internal storage
Can keep or virtually replace the original installed games (loaded from USB drive instead or internal memory)
Can add new games (loaded also from USB)
Extracts automatically all of the needed files when used on a blank USB drive
Adds support for access to the console emulator menu using simultaneously the buttons `Select` and `Triangle` of a controller
Optionally compatible to play with two controllers, using a USB hub
Optional UI modifications support
Optional cheats support via cheatpops.db

Information:

Download:

Latest version on GitHub

Box Art[edit]


Name	Author	Link	Download
3D Boxart Pack	u/landonbarton	By popular demand - Below is a download link to the full US library of PS1 games 3-D box art RESIZED for BleemSync.	Google Drive
EU PlayStation Covers	u/JayCosplay	(EU) PlayStation Covers (Updated upon Requests) Link Below	Google Drive
Japanese 3D Boxart Pack	u/PSPUMD2	My PSC Japan 3D Covers NTSC-J With Spine Cards Updates 02-02-2019	Google Drive
Toy Figures	MrPittStone	Playstation Classic Mini - Toys Theme (by PittStone)	Google Drive (Covers) Google Drive (Theme)
Toy Boxes Covers	MrPittStone	Playstation Classic Mini - Toys Boxes Covers (by PittStone)	Google Drive (Covers)

Video Tutorial by The Games Shed:

3D Game Box art in Bleemsync - PS Classic Quick Tips #6

Themes[edit]


Name	Author	Link	Download
Final Fantasy VII	u/landonbarton	For simplicity I've compiled both themes I've created for easy download (Final Fantasy VII and Metal Gear Solid).	Google Drive
Metal Gear Solid	u/landonbarton	For simplicity I've compiled both themes I've created for easy download (Final Fantasy VII and Metal Gear Solid).	Google Drive
PS "Classic"	u/JGater	PS "Classic" Theme	Tiny Upload
Black	u/RankinX	Custom black theme I made, I could share if there is interest	Google Drive
Simple Black (Gold Logo)	u/Gagianio	Simple Black PS Classic Theme (w/Gold Sony Logo for Guides)	Google Drive
Simple Black (PS Now Logo)	u/Gagianio	Simple Black PS Classic Theme	Google Drive
Spyro	u/wallace73	Spyro theme with sounds.	Google Drive
Pepsiman	u/rubixcube6	A Pepsiman theme for your PlayStation Classic! Complete with Pepsiman sound effects.	Google Drive
Dreamcast (Bleensync)	u/rubixcube6	Custom Bleemsync theme with dreamcast menu sounds	Google Drive
Christmas	u/rubixcube6	Christmas theme download. Includes custom menu sounds!	Google Drive
Space Chill	u/TumBlark	Space Chill Theme	Google Drive
Playstation Classic HD	u/omgmog	Playstation Classic HD theme	GitHub
Silent Hill	u/hansolo16	+ 200 GAMES ON PS CLASSIC !!! + Silent Hill Theme DOWNLOAD	mega.nz
PSOne	u/br0seph420	PSOne theme! :D	MediaFire
RE2	u/br0seph420	RE2 Theme?	MediaFire
Grandia	u/br0seph420	Grandia Theme!	MediaFire
SCPH-5502 Box Art	u/sxlidsnake	My PSC Theme: SCPH-5502 Box Art Inspired	Google Drive
HD PS1 BIOS	u/mrgonaka	HD PS1 BIOS Theme Release links (with PAL covers)	Pixel Arena
Wild Arms	u/MelchiorsHut	Wild Arms - Custom Theme	Google Drive
Breath of Fire III	u/MelchiorsHut	Breath of Fire III - Custom Theme	Google Drive
Toy Figures	MrPittStone	Playstation Classic Mini - Toys Theme (by PittStone)	Google Drive (Covers) Google Drive (Theme)
Parappa the Rapper	ImaCarrot	Parappa the Rapper Theme	Google Drive
Kingdom Hearts	u/tombad2378	Kingdom Hearts PSC Theme with sounds	Google Drive
Resident Evil 2	u/TooToughMcGruff	Resident Evil 2 Theme	MediaFire
blueXP-UI	u/xX-Fuchur-Xx	blueXP-UI - Version 1.1.1	Google Drive
Dark Sonic	u/MightyRed1978	Dark Sonic Playstation Classic Theme With Sounds	MediaFire

Video Tutorial by Restalgia:

How to add themes to Playstation Classic! Metal Gear Solid theme for BleemSync

Video Tutorial by The Games Shed:

How to add new themes - PS Classic Quick Tips #5

Serial Port Information and Root Shell[edit]

Pinouts: WIP

1.8v? Serial adapter needed

Use the following https://gist.github.com/yifanlu/3e815170efd78ab6e75ef2da8ba8c792

Schematics[edit]

Mainboard[edit]

Playstation Classic Schematic by bakueikozo

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 == Specifications ==
-The PlayStation Classic ships with two replica PlayStation Controllers (the original model, which are without analog sticks), an HDMI cable, and a USB Micro-A to standard USB-A cable. An AC adapter for the console is sold separately. The console weighs about 170 grams (0.37 lb) and is about 149 mm × 33 mm × 105 mm (5.9 in × 1.3 in × 4.1 in) in size, approximately 80% smaller in volume than the original PlayStation and 45% smaller in width and length. It includes ports for both controllers, HDMI output, and power via USB. The controller's cords measure approximately 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) long. It cannot use PlayStation memory cards. Internally, the console uses a MediaTek 8167a Quad A35 system on a chip with four central processing cores clocked at @ 1.3 GHz and a Power VR GE8300 graphics processing unit. It includes 16 GB of ECC flash storage and 1 GB of DDR3 memory.
+The PlayStation Classic ships with two replica PlayStation Controllers (the original model, which are without analog sticks), an HDMI cable, and a USB Micro-A to standard USB-A cable. An AC adapter for the console is sold separately. The console weighs about 170 grams (0.37 lb) and is about 149 mm × 33 mm × 105 mm (5.9 in × 1.3 in × 4.1 in) in size, approximately 80% smaller in volume than the original PlayStation and 45% smaller in width and length. It includes ports for both controllers, HDMI output, and power via USB. The controller's cords measure approximately 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) long. It cannot use PlayStation memory cards. Internally, the console uses a MediaTek 8167a Quad A35 system on a chip with four central processing cores clocked at @ 1.3 GHz and a Power VR GE8300 graphics processing unit. It includes 16 GB of eMMC flash storage and 1 GB of DDR3 memory.
 The Classic uses the ReARMed branch of the free and open source emulator PCSX to play its games.
-= Hardware Modification=
+= Hardware Modification =
 == USB Current Limiting ==
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 ! CRC32
 ! Date Tested
+|-
+| SLUS-00583
+| ''Duke Nukem: Time to Kill''
+| NTSC
+| Yes
+| {{n/a}}
+| BleemSync 1.1.0
+| Internet
+| {{n/a}}
+| 30/07/19
+|-
+| SLUS-00506
+| ''Frogger''
+| NTSC
+| Yes
+| Crashes randomly, cannot find cause as of yet.
+| BleemSync 1.1.0
+| Internet
+| {{n/a}}
+| 30/07/19
 |-
 | SLUS-01272
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 |}
-=Compatible USB Drives=
+= Compatible USB Drives =
 {{Note| Most USB 3.0 flash drives work well with a powered USB hub, as their main problem is that they need more power that the PSC USB ports can deliver. Please be advised that mileage may vary due to a write current requirement.}}
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 | {{n/a}}
 |-
-| ''SanDisk Cruzer Glide''
+| ''SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 2.0 128 GB SDCZ60-128G-AW46''
-| {{n/a}}
+| 128GB
-| {{n/a}}
+| 2.0
-| {{n/a}}
+| No
 | {{n/a}}
 |-
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 | {{n/a}}
 |-
-| ''SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 128 GB SDCZ48-128G''
+| ''SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 128 GB SDCZ48-128G-AW46''
 | 128GB
 | 3.0
-| Yes
+| No
 | {{n/a}}
 |-
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 | 32GB
 | 3.0
+| No
+| {{n/a}}
+|-
+| ''Silicon Power 16GB USB 2.0 Touch T01''
+| 16GB
+| 2.0
 | No
 | {{n/a}}
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 | Results might vary from unit to unit
 |-
+| ''MicroCenter USB 3.0 64GB (Blue)''
+| 64GB
+| 3.0
+| No
+| {{n/a}}
 |- class="sortbottom"
 |}
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 == Emulator ==
-The stock emulator shipped by Sony is [[PCSX ReARMed]], the frontend used is internally called [[Sony UI]] and is no different than how we would use [[RetroArch]], the difference being [[RetroArch]] utilizes multiple cores while the stock interface is designed for one specific emulator. Projects such as [[BleemSync]] are able to overmount and modify scripts and databases used by the [[Sony UI]] to add additional games, pseudo-folders, and shortcuts to other applications on the console.
+The stock emulator shipped by Sony is [[PCSX ReARMed]], the frontend used is internally called [[Sony UI]] and is no different to how we would use [[RetroArch]], the difference being [[RetroArch]] utilizes multiple cores while the stock interface is designed for one specific emulator. Projects such as [[BleemSync]] are able to overmount and modify scripts and databases used by the [[Sony UI]] to add additional games, pseudo-folders, and shortcuts to other applications on the console.
 === BIOS ===
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 ==Hacks==
+===AutoBleem===
+{{:AutoBleem}}
 === BleemSync ===
+{{:BleemSync}}
-BleemSync by ''DoctorDalek'' is a tool for loading games from a USB flash drive, and is one of the safest ways to mod a PlayStation Classic.
+=== gpghax ===
+{{:Gpghax}}
-Features:
+=== PSClassicTool ===
+{{:PSClassicTool}}
-* Create your custom PlayStation Classic experience by adding your own games, emulators, themes and mods.
+=== psxc_xpandr ===
-* Easy to use, UI application to use to allow easy game adding/syncing, modification and configuring. (Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux)
+{{:Psxc_xpandr}}
-* Better FileSystem support (Ext4, exFAT, NTFS, FAT32)
-* Multi OS support (Windows, Mac, Linux) (basically anything that has a RDNIS driver. Which is a lot.)
-* Reliable and steady emulation performance.
-* RetroArch support and Integration.
-* Multitude of various controller support with RetroArch.
-* Big community available to offer support to fellow users.
-* And many more awesome features!
-Downloads:
+== Box Art ==
-* [https://www.reddit.com/r/classicmods/comments/aizeij/bleemsync_100_public_beta_is_now_live/ BleemSync 1.0.0 Public Beta] - [https://modmyclassic.com/bleemsync Official Page]
+{| class="wikitable sortable"
-* [https://www.reddit.com/r/classicmods/comments/a94p9k/playstation_classic_boot_menu_psc_retroarch_91/ PlayStation Classic Boot Menu + PSC RetroArch + 91 Cores, Christmas 2018 public BETA] - [https://modmyclassic.com/?page_id=1229 Official Page]
-* [https://github.com/pathartl/BleemSync/releases/tag/0.4.1 BleemSync 0.4.1]
-Tutorials (1.0.0):
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXjew9Kl2vE Video Tutorial by ''8 Bit Flashback'']
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeNHLVEqXP4 Video Tutorial by ''ETA PRIME'']
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGGaeb5v8IE Video Tutorial by ''Jonny Troche'']
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txxJfty9_Ms Video Tutorial by ''ModzvilleUSA!'']
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9MnKaqW1IU Video Tutorial by ''Restalgia'']
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq6wMp5WvXQ Video Tutorial by ''Retrojeux'' (en français)]
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtH937J0UC0 Video Tutorial by ''The Games Shed'']
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSY14Z4yHJw Video Tutorial by ''TuberViejuner'' (en español)]
-Tutorials (0.4.1):
-* [https://www.androidcentral.com/how-add-games-playstation-classic BleemSync Written Tutorial]
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX8GsaSQo64 BleemSync Video Tutorial]
-=== gpghax ===
-gpghax, by ''Maku'', was one of the first hack for the PlayStation Classic. It shouldn't be used anymore, as there are safer, easier solutions.
-Uninstallation:
-* [https://github.com/justMaku/gpghax GitHub - Uninstall gpghax]
-=== psxc_xpandr ===
-psxc_xpandr by ''u/kounch'' is a safe hack to expand and/or replace virtually games in a PlayStation Classic using an external USB drive, with no risk. Once you remove the USB drive and make a cold restart, the console works as if nothing was done. However, you have to create manually the directory structure and obtain manually all the files to add a new game (BIN, CUE, Cover Image PNG, Game Description INI, etc.).
-Features:
-* Minimal modification of PlayStation Classic internal storage
-* Can keep or virtually replace the original installed games (loaded from USB drive instead or internal memory)
-* Can add new games (loaded also from USB)
-* Extracts automatically all of the needed files when used on a blank USB drive
-* Adds support for access to the console emulator menu using simultaneously the buttons `Select` and `Triangle` of a controller
-* Optionally compatible to play with two controllers, using a USB hub
-* Optional UI modifications support
-* Optional cheats support via cheatpops.db
-Information:
-* [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/ajzh9p/psxc_xpandr_25_release/ psxc_xpandr 2.5 Release]
-* [https://github.com/kounch/psxc_xpandr ReadMe on GitHub]
-Download:
-* [https://github.com/kounch/psxc_xpandr/releases/latest Latest version on GitHub]
-=== PSC_RetroBoot ===
-Based on the Christmas release of BleemSync, PSC_RetroBoot, by ''u/genderbent'', is a simplified way to use RetroArch on the PlayStation Classic.
-Features:
-* Boots your PlayStation Classic directly into RetroArch
-* Includes support for the 20 built-in games
-* Fully working game scanning and playlist creation
-* Highest performance PS1 emulation available on the PSC
-Information:
-* [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/ak058d/release_psc_retroboot_04_the_lightweight/ RELEASE: PSC_RetroBoot 0.4 - The Lightweight Alternative - Boot Directly to RetroArch]
-Download:
-* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GMR5utrghDWinGnZLpDYtSozTKjXDng4/view?usp=sharing PSC_RetroBoot 0.4 on Google Drive]
-=== PSClassicTool ===
-Hakchi like tool by ''u/elierodrigue'' to add games to a bleemsync drive / PS Classic
-Information:
-* [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/a6937w/psclassictool_13/ PSClassicTool 1.3]
-Download:
-* [https://github.com/elierodrigue/PSClassicTool/releases/latest Latest release on GitHub]
-===AutoBleem===
-AutoBleem, by ''Artur "Screemer" Jakubowicz'', is an alternative to BleemSync/BootMenu.
-Features:
-* Integrated simple Game Manager (that you can rename games, attach custom memory cards, block autobleem owerwritting game metadata and covers)
-* Integrated functionality to share memory cards between games
-* Separates games and it's save states into separate folders
-* AutoBleem does not need to run anything on the PC. Just copy games to usb dongle and plug it in.
-* Does not use any internet or usb connection
-* Overmounts portions of the PSC's filesystem to safely allow PCS modifications
-* Modifies the stock UI to show added games
-* Uses GAME NAMES as folders instead of numbered folders
-* Supports multi-disc games
-* Includes offline metadata and cover art databases - no download needed during sync
-* Runs on boot of the PlayStation Classic as it was designed to do so from the beginning
-* Intelligent algorithm is trying to "fix" missing files like .cue, unpack .ecm
-* Nice GUI that replaces need for BootMenu
-* Small footprint on USB drive as no .NET Core runtime needed
-* As written in native language for PlayStation Classic it is fast
-* Work with no issue with multitrack games (I had no problem with it)
-* Supports CUE/BIN and Not encrypted PBP (popstation created - PSN downloads will not work) file formats
-* Replaces BootMenu and Bleemsync..intergates with RetroArch sotware no need to run anything on the PC
-* Supports themes of both AutoBleem and Sony menu
-* configurable filter settings
-* Supports multi disc games
-* Makes your PlayStation Classic a great device
-Information:
-* [https://github.com/screemerpl/cbleemsync ReadMe on GitHub]
-Download:
-* [https://github.com/screemerpl/cbleemsync/releases Latest version on GitHub]
-===pbPSCReAlpha===
-A companion tool by ''u/Pascl1983'' who sorts folders and helps to detect problems. Compatible with both BleemSync 0.4.1 and 1.0.0 structures.
-Information:
-* [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/alg4ed/pbpscrealpha_10/ pbPSCReAlpha 1.0]
-Download:
-* [https://github.com/pascl/pbPSCReAlpha/releases/latest Latest version on GitHub]
-==AutoBleem==
-AutoBleem, by ''Artur "Screemer" Jakubowicz'', is an alternative to BleemSync/BootMenu.
-Information:
-* [https://github.com/screemerpl/cbleemsync ReadMe]
-Download:
-* [https://github.com/screemerpl/cbleemsync/releases Latest version on GitHub]
-== Box Art ==
-{| class="wikitable sortable"
 |+
 ! Name
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 | Japanese 3D Boxart Pack
 | u/PSPUMD2
-| [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/acvuzm/my_updated_japanese_ntscj_3d_box_arts_resized_to/ My updated Japanese NTSC-J 3D Box Arts (resized to 500px max)]
+| [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/ameah1/my_psc_japan_3d_covers_ntscj_with_spine_cards/ My PSC Japan 3D Covers NTSC-J With Spine Cards Updates 02-02-2019]
 | [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZ5KwGERanUYAs3VLU0rXYRbDJic6nIa/view Google Drive]
 |-
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 | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONMR7sJUuJE Playstation Classic Mini - Toys Theme (by PittStone)]
 | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bCZuDNjDhmIWjqZiAp4XB_HXhHrUfU4D Google Drive (Covers)]<br />[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yKvbJtf-6aSDt8dj_Wx8gjOerLdqJ-ZT Google Drive (Theme)]
+|-
+| Toy Boxes Covers
+| MrPittStone
+| [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/bw3bd4/release_toy_boxes_cover/ Playstation Classic Mini - Toys Boxes Covers (by PittStone)]
+| [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1Yrex2FPu_5fG6Tt71lbzoecvfF1GrURP Google Drive (Covers)]
 |-
 |}
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 | u/hansolo16
 | [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/a8x7tw/200_games_on_ps_classic_silent_hill_theme_download/ + 200 GAMES ON PS CLASSIC !!! + Silent Hill Theme DOWNLOAD]
-| [https://uploadfiles.io/d2kb8 Uploadfiles]
+| [https://mega.nz/#!NBYiFA5J!6ZZQDrbTKqi79Hqc2oXdyW_YaMuq6yxxCvQliE5VSxo mega.nz]
 |-
 | PSOne
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 | u/br0seph420
 | [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/aiz4j8/grandia_theme_link_in_the_comments/ Grandia Theme!]
-| [https://www.mediafire.com/file/uhg7l56vpa8xiwl/grandia_theme.zip/file MediaFire]
+| [https://www.mediafire.com/file/sa5a40js4vhh3ak/grandia_theme.zip/file MediaFire]
 |-
 | SCPH-5502 Box Art
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 | [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/ajyvg5/wild_arms_custom_theme/ Wild Arms - Custom Theme]
 | [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cmqemqarlZ8Lef772ZIBXZA7cAJBjimw/view?usp=sharing Google Drive]
+|-
+| Breath of Fire III
+| u/MelchiorsHut
+| [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/ars7do/breath_of_fire_iii_custom_theme/ Breath of Fire III - Custom Theme]
+| [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZyAHNCMIKYMw5h1FVOyLUYjD6fjBYGJp/view?usp=sharing Google Drive]
 |-
 | Toy Figures
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 | [https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaystationClassic/comments/am0xys/resident_evil_2_theme/ Resident Evil 2 Theme]
 | [http://www.mediafire.com/file/5thadah4gajpayf/Resident+Evil+2+Theme.rar MediaFire]
+|-
+| blueXP-UI
+| u/xX-Fuchur-Xx
+| [https://www.reddit.com/r/classicmods/comments/aotx5h/bluexpui_version_111/ blueXP-UI - Version 1.1.1]
+| [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WZdOA14wwDP_U3XKO0Hes311iGNnWgxa/view?usp=sharing Google Drive]
+|-
+| Dark Sonic
+| u/MightyRed1978
+| [https://www.reddit.com/r/classicmods/comments/aqj0qu/dark_sonic_playstation_classic_theme_with_sounds/ Dark Sonic Playstation Classic Theme With Sounds]
+| [https://www.mediafire.com/file/iega59diuce18a2/DarkSonic.rar/file MediaFire]
 |-
 |}
-Video Tutorial by ''Jonny Troche'':
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YveqVMhTQsI How to: Custom Themes on PlayStation Classic - Bleemsync v1.0 & Above]
 Video Tutorial by ''Restalgia'':
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 Use the following
 https://gist.github.com/yifanlu/3e815170efd78ab6e75ef2da8ba8c792
+= Schematics =
+== Mainboard ==
+[[File:Playstation_Classic_Schematic_by_bakueikozo.png|400px|thumb|left|Playstation Classic Schematic by bakueikozo]]