If your PS1 Classic is still in the box, or if you loaded it up once and were bored by the 20 games, it is time to dust it off, download Project Eris, and experience the console you actually wanted in 2018.

If you have a shelf of PS1 jewel cases, ripping those discs to BIN/CUE files and putting them on your Project Eris USB drive is your legal right under fair use (in most jurisdictions). Absolutely.

When Sony released the PlayStation Classic (PS1 Classic) in December 2018, nostalgia was at an all-time high. The tiny miniature console, a 45% scale replica of the original grey PlayStation, came pre-loaded with 20 iconic games. However, for many fans, the celebration turned to disappointment. The emulation was average, the game library omitted legendary titles like Crash Bandicoot , Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater , and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night , and the console used an outdated version of the open-source emulator, PCSX ReARMed.

| Feature | Project Eris | Autobleem | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Permanent custom kernel | Optional (can run stock kernel) | | Internal Memory | Uses internal storage for emulators | Leaves internal memory mostly untouched | | Wireless (OTG) | Native support | Requires manual driver install | | User Interface | Hybrid (Stock UI + RetroFE) | Retains stock UI with carousel | | Best For | Users who want a dedicated, console-like experience | Users who want a non-permanent, quick plug-and-play | | Adding Cores | Easy via Wi-Fi or USB | Manual drag-and-drop |

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