$150 PlayStation-Inspired Console Natively Runs PS1 Games — Compatible with Original Memory Cards and Controllers

There’s exciting news for retro gaming enthusiasts as a fresh console is set to hit the market soon, designed to support the beloved PlayStation One system. This new gadget, called the SuperStation One, is built on the MiSTer FPGA open-source project. Well-known YouTuber and Bluesky user, Taki Udon, recently announced on social media that the SuperStation One will be available for purchase on the Retro Remake website, priced at $149. Accompanying this release is the SuperDock, reminiscent of the old PSone Combo pack, currently on pre-sale for $5, with the intended retail price set at $35.

What sets this console apart is its ability to play PlayStation One games directly, eliminating the hassle that comes with emulator overhead. It doesn’t stop there—it’s compatible with original PlayStation One memory cards and controllers, allowing you to revive your old accessories. When it comes to connectivity, the SuperStation One offers both analog and digital outputs, so you can plug it into anything from a vintage 13-inch CRT monitor to a brand new 85-inch OLED TV. Additionally, it boasts modern features like NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, bringing contemporary convenience to this nostalgic experience.

Taki Udon also hinted that disc support, while not visible in promotional images, will likely be a feature available through the SuperDock. Besides playing your treasured PlayStation One games, the console comes equipped with four USB-A ports and a 2280 m.2 SSD slot for added memory capacity.

For those who grew up loving these systems—particularly Millennials and the younger end of Generation X—it’s a nostalgic dream come true. Yet, it’s not just about nostalgia. The SuperStation One also holds the potential to introduce younger generations to classic games, and perhaps even inspire them to preserve gaming history or create new systems themselves.

Priced at $149, the console alone offers a fantastic opportunity to walk down memory lane and share those memorable games with family, though you’ll need to provide or purchase your own controllers and memory cards. To expand your setup with disc-running capabilities and additional memory space, plan on investing an extra $35 for the dock.

The total investment for the entire system lands at approximately $184. Including affordable retro controllers and other accessories, you could have a comprehensive PlayStation One experience for around $250. If you’re feeling especially retro and find a bit of extra money in your budget, why not enrich your gaming setup with a classic 43-inch CRT TV?

This retro revival not only reignites fond memories but may also inspire future initiatives to keep the spirit and experience of classic gaming alive.