WARNING: We consider this an Expert Level upgrade for the PlayStation. Meaning only those with some significant experience should attempt this upgrade. Neither Stone Age Gamer or the manufacturer will warranty upgrades that are not done properly. If you do not feel comfortable installing the xStation in the PlayStation yourself we highly suggest either using an approved service tech (we offer this service for $69.99) or bundle the xStation and install service together HERE.
Dead laser or just want to keep your collection on the shelf? Play your whole library of personally backed-up PS1 games from microSDs. The xStation allows you to load your personally backed-up games from a microSD card, put the microSD card into the xStation and have the list of your games at your finger tips. Please read the FLASH / ODE CART DISCLAIMER below before purchasing.
What's included:
- xStation Main PCB
- xStation 550X Quick Solder Board v1a
- xStation 100X Quick Solder Board v1a
- 3 x plastic standoffs
- 2 x xStation Stickers
Features:
- Full compatibility with the PlayStation 1 library.
- Supports multi-CD games and easy switching
- Return to loader by holding the reset button for 1 second
- PS1Digital compatibility and IGR support via PS1Digital's OSD menu
- microSD cards of any size are supported
- Supports ExFAT and FAT32
- Automatic 50/60Hz switching
- Load times are slightly faster than an original drive in good condition
- Easy firmware updates - just copy it to the SD card - done!
- No registration required for updates, you can also downgrade without any problems
Compatibility:
The xStation can be installed into these original PlayStation series of consoles:
- SCPH-100x
- SCPH-3xxx
- SCPH-5xxx
This xStation comes with both a PU-8 and PU-18 PCB, which will make it compatible with the models below.
100X Quick Solder Board v1a (PU-8) Compatibility:
- Most SCPH-1001*
- Most SCPH-1002*
- Most SCPH-3000*
- Most SCPH-3500*
- All SCPH-5000
* Some of the PlayStation models use an early version of the PU-8, which unfortunately is not compatible. To determine which PU-8 version you have you must open up your PS1 and look for the number on the board. An early version would be X-XXX-XXX-11, and would be incompatible. If there is another number instead of 11 ast the end (21, 22, 23 or 41) it is compatible (the X's are also numbers, they are just not relevant).
550X Quick Solder Board v1a (PU-18) Compatibility:
- All SCPH-5001
- All SCPH-5500
- All SCPH-5501
- All SCPH-5502
- All SCPH-5503
- All SCPH-5552
A nice overview of the different models and motherboards can be found in this wiki.
More information as well as detailed installation instructions can be found in the official wiki.
FLASH CART / ODE DISCLAIMER
A) PIRACY – Stone Age Gamer Retroworks, Inc. ("Stone Age Gamer") does not support or condone piracy. Flash carts, ODEs, and similar devices Stone Age Gamer sells and supports are intended to be used only for the following purposes: development, playing games licensed by Stone Age Gamer for use with the product, and/or playing currently owned personally backed-up games and media where it is legal to do so. Stone Age Gamer does not offer support for any other use of this product.
B) PERSONAL BACK-UPS – In many territories it is legal to make back-ups for personal use and/or archival purposes, however it may not be legal in all territories. Please learn the national and local laws regarding this subject before making back-ups for personal use. Please note, in most territories "Personal Back-up" means exactly that; back-ups you made yourself of games you currently own. This often does not include back-ups obtained via other methods (i.e. downloading), even if it is a game you physically own.
C) DAMAGE – Neither Stone Age Gamer or the manufacturer is responsible for any damage of property this product may cause. This is a new product intended to be used on electronic hardware that exceeds two decades in age and Stone Age Gamer can’t guarantee the condition of such hardware. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
D) ALTERATION & USE – Any unauthorized alteration and/or non-intended use of this or any other flash cart product sold by Stone Age Gamer shall void both manufacturer and retailer warranties of that product.
E) CLONE / UPGRADED CONSOLES – Flash carts / ODEs were developed and intended to be used on unchanged original hardware using original hardware accessories. Stone Age Gamer does not guarantee flash cart / ODE operation on clone consoles or altered consoles. Flash carts / ODEs may operate on some clone consoles or altered consoles. However, due to power consumption changes, random hardware changes and/or firmware updates of those consoles we cannot offer a guarantee of flash cart compatibility. Any returns due to incompatibility with clone consoles or altered consoles will result in no refund of any shipping costs and a 10% restocking fee if no defect is found during testing.
