The original Sony PlayStation kicked off the disc-based console era and shipped with the proprietary Sony AV Multi Out — the same connector that would later anchor the PS2 and PS3 Fat. Stock video is composite at 480i over RCA; you can unlock RGB up to 240p/480i with an aftermarket SCART or component cable into the same Multi Out port. The launch SCPH-1001 (NTSC-U) is unique for adding direct RCA jacks alongside the Multi AV; the front parallel I/O port hosts cheat/Action Replay devices but was removed on the PSone slim. There is no built-in optical, HDMI, or RF output.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Sony
- Release Year
- 1994
- Model Number
- SCPH-1000 / SCPH-1001 / SCPH-1002
- Category
- Gaming Console
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony AV Multi Out (PlayStation Family) | 1 | — | — | AV MULTI OUT | Carries composite by default; RGB and component available via aftermarket cables. Same physical port as PS2 and PS3 Fat. |
| Sony PlayStation 1 Serial I/O Port | 1 | — | — | SERIAL I/O | Used for the PlayStation Link Cable to connect two PS1 consoles for multiplayer. |
| Sony PlayStation 1 Parallel I/O Port | 1 | — | — | PARALLEL I/O | Hosts cheat devices (GameShark, Action Replay) and the Net Yaroze dev kit. Removed on SCPH-7500 and later, absent on the PSone slim. |
| Sony PlayStation Controller Port | 2 | — | — | Controller 1 / 2 (front) | Proprietary PlayStation controller port; shared physical/electrical design with PS2 (which accepts PS1 controllers). |
| IEC C8 (Figure-8 Inlet) | 1 | — | — | AC IN | Two-pin polarised figure-8 inlet for the captive-style power cord; internal PSU. |
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Notes & Compatibility
Models: SCPH-1000 (JP 1994), SCPH-1001 (NTSC-U 1995, adds direct RCA jacks), SCPH-1002 (PAL 1995). The Parallel I/O port was removed starting with SCPH-7500 and is absent on the PSone slim. No built-in RF, optical, or HDMI.
Common questions
How many ports does the Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) have?
The Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) has 6 ports in total: 1 × Sony AV Multi Out (PlayStation Family), 1 × Sony PlayStation 1 Serial I/O Port, 1 × Sony PlayStation 1 Parallel I/O Port, 2 × Sony PlayStation Controller Port and 1 × IEC C8 (Figure-8 Inlet).
What kinds of ports does the Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) have?
By connector family, the Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) has 5 Proprietary and 1 Power.
What video connections does the Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) have?
The Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) has 1 port that can carry video: 1 × Sony AV Multi Out (PlayStation Family).
How is the Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) powered?
The Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) has a dedicated power connector: 1 × IEC C8 (Figure-8 Inlet).
Does the Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) have HDMI?
No. The Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) has no HDMI port. It does carry video over 1 × Sony AV Multi Out (PlayStation Family).
Does the Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) have a headphone jack?
No. The Sony PlayStation (Original PSX, 1994) has no 3.5 mm headphone jack. Its audio connections are 1 × Sony AV Multi Out (PlayStation Family).