SMRTR TechJun 17, 2025TechSpot

Reverse-engineered PlayStation 1 motherboard runs original chips without emulation

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Italian engineer Lorentio Brodesco has successfully reverse-engineered the original PlayStation's motherboard, creating a custom PCB called "nsOne" that supports the console's chips. This breakthrough allows for native PS1 game support without emulation and opens possibilities for customization and repair. Brodesco plans to produce documentation for mass production and is offering nsOne units through a Kickstarter campaign, with the ultimate goal of creating a portable PS1 that plays games natively.

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