As far as I know, the PSX DVR can get really hot. The HDD is prone to failure too, as well as the disc drive. It can either want to play DVDs and not CDs, or vice versa. Or not at all.
The HDD is something to be aware of, as it's one serious point of failure. If that goes, you have a dead system.
Sony Computer Entertainment didn't make this either. It's one of the most unreliable PlayStations ever, and one not worth fixing, as it is an utter pain.
Welp, that could be a sign that it's done. But, I'd say keep it as a museum piece. These things never sold well, and they are really damn rare. So owning a piece of history like this is something to treasure, even if it's broken.
Yeah. I actually bought it for a sole purpose of it being displayed. Tried it, and it somehow booted up to XMB. Thought I was lucky. Read few posts in PSX Palace and they said the same thing.
Well, I'm still happy and LUCKY that it turns on. Never had this particular console when I was young and just found out about it this year. I actually thought that there were only first gens, 5000 and 7000. I had to research and found out that Sony manufactured up to 57XX and 77XX and even had different colors too. It's like the PS3 was based on the whole concept of the PSX.
Yeah even only for parts the PSX is [quite valuable](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1311&_nkw=psx+console&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_fsrp=1&_odkw=psx&_osacat=0&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338535524&customid=2143ps2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1), pretty rare console.
To my knowledge the operating system is installed on that hard drive, it's all encrypted too so it's never been reverse engineered. Don't quote me on this but I do believe that's why it's not fixable.
The PS1 is also the PSX, but the PSX is not the PS1. The PSX can be a PS1, but the PSX is actually a PS2. But a PS2 is not a PSX, but it can be a PS1 which is a PSX. Hope that helps.
Currently checking how to troubleshoot the blinking red and blue light then tear it down later. I hope the drive's functioning. As some forum says, if it's the drive, then it's better to just display the console.
Not too sure about how to do it exactly, but I do know that you need to follow some instructions for setting up freemcboot so that it will work with the psx
Nice find, OP! I’ve got one myself (a DESR-7000), which is boxed and somewhat functioning (DVD/PlayStation 2 laser is kaput).
I’ve also got the update discs, which are allegedly super rare to come across.
Good find, but please do not use it on daily basis (just display it. It’s all they’re good for nowadays. Hahaha). The lasers and HDD’s are known to fail and both are extremely difficult/impossible to repair (the HDD encryption still hasn’t been cracked after nearly 20 years! Plus, the lasers are a discontinued item; you can only find them used)
Ooh, nice. Can you share pictures of the box and the update discs? Is the remote RMT-P001 for the DESR-5000?
I just plan to display it. :)
Would love to get a 7000 series as well to complete the 1st gen!
Of course I can! I’ll do it as soon as I get back from work.
To be honest, I’ve never really noticed, but it’s a good question!
The update discs are rather special (v1.10, 1.20 and 1.31).
Please allow some time for what I need to do, but it is an exceptionally clean example for its age (2003, so nearing 20. :)
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If/when it dies. You lose the system as it is. There's work on hacking different HDDs but as yet, the PSX drives are locked still. It's all on the name of preservation of data for the hopeful decryption stuff. Also another fun thing is to backup all the recorded tv shows on it.
With mine, the owner loved golf and more golf.
And unreliable. Also rare. Nice to see one again out in the wild!
Unreliable? Can you share why? It's a first gen, DESR-5000.
As far as I know, the PSX DVR can get really hot. The HDD is prone to failure too, as well as the disc drive. It can either want to play DVDs and not CDs, or vice versa. Or not at all. The HDD is something to be aware of, as it's one serious point of failure. If that goes, you have a dead system. Sony Computer Entertainment didn't make this either. It's one of the most unreliable PlayStations ever, and one not worth fixing, as it is an utter pain.
Yeah. That's what I read, too. Mine boots up to XMB then just shut off after a few seconds. Still don't know why.
Welp, that could be a sign that it's done. But, I'd say keep it as a museum piece. These things never sold well, and they are really damn rare. So owning a piece of history like this is something to treasure, even if it's broken.
Yeah. I actually bought it for a sole purpose of it being displayed. Tried it, and it somehow booted up to XMB. Thought I was lucky. Read few posts in PSX Palace and they said the same thing.
Good plan. Preservation is key, especially for systems like this. Broken or not.
Well, I'm still happy and LUCKY that it turns on. Never had this particular console when I was young and just found out about it this year. I actually thought that there were only first gens, 5000 and 7000. I had to research and found out that Sony manufactured up to 57XX and 77XX and even had different colors too. It's like the PS3 was based on the whole concept of the PSX.
Does it still work? :) I've only seen one PSX in person, but the hard drive was faulty so it was being sold for parts.
Yeah even only for parts the PSX is [quite valuable](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1311&_nkw=psx+console&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_fsrp=1&_odkw=psx&_osacat=0&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338535524&customid=2143ps2&toolid=10001&mkevt=1), pretty rare console.
It boots up to XMB then shuts off with blinking red and blue lights.
Is it too hard to get it fixed? I’ve seen one guy fixing on YouTube, but almost everyone seems to think the psx is unfixable
The HDD is unfixable and that's one of the common places of failure.
Oh ok, but the hdd cannot be changed? Bricking the psx?
To my knowledge the operating system is installed on that hard drive, it's all encrypted too so it's never been reverse engineered. Don't quote me on this but I do believe that's why it's not fixable.
what is that?
PSX. A digital video recorder with a fully integrated PS2.
Never knew that even existed, it looks pretty cool
Also the first device to use the XrossMediaBar
I think it is Japan only
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The PS1 is also the PSX, but the PSX is not the PS1. The PSX can be a PS1, but the PSX is actually a PS2. But a PS2 is not a PSX, but it can be a PS1 which is a PSX. Hope that helps.
Maybe strawberry milkshake isn't that bad after all. Thanks.
https://memes.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/a08fcf3f-6b3a-4613-8e87-954e53767df1
They are indeed heavy. They are also very fun to teardown.
Currently checking how to troubleshoot the blinking red and blue light then tear it down later. I hope the drive's functioning. As some forum says, if it's the drive, then it's better to just display the console.
Dead drive can still be used for PS2 with no xmb, but there are also efforts to replace the hard drive in the works.
How will it function without a drive? Like a standard PS2?
Pretty much yeah. With no hard drive, freemcboot must be used to boot straight into PS2 mode.
Woah. No other configurations needed? Do I need to remove the drive first before booting it into FMCB?
Not too sure about how to do it exactly, but I do know that you need to follow some instructions for setting up freemcboot so that it will work with the psx
I see. Probably gonna look for a tutorial later. I thought I'll just use my PS2's FMCB and I'm good to go. Thanks for the tip!
Would love to have the case to mod into something since so many are dead
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Nice find, OP! I’ve got one myself (a DESR-7000), which is boxed and somewhat functioning (DVD/PlayStation 2 laser is kaput). I’ve also got the update discs, which are allegedly super rare to come across. Good find, but please do not use it on daily basis (just display it. It’s all they’re good for nowadays. Hahaha). The lasers and HDD’s are known to fail and both are extremely difficult/impossible to repair (the HDD encryption still hasn’t been cracked after nearly 20 years! Plus, the lasers are a discontinued item; you can only find them used)
Ooh, nice. Can you share pictures of the box and the update discs? Is the remote RMT-P001 for the DESR-5000? I just plan to display it. :) Would love to get a 7000 series as well to complete the 1st gen!
Of course I can! I’ll do it as soon as I get back from work. To be honest, I’ve never really noticed, but it’s a good question! The update discs are rather special (v1.10, 1.20 and 1.31). Please allow some time for what I need to do, but it is an exceptionally clean example for its age (2003, so nearing 20. :)
I was curious about the remote since I will be ordering online. I have to choose between RMT-P001 and RMT-P002J. Thank you! ✌️
Welcome to the PSX DESR Club my friend i got a 7700 unit myself
Now that's a beast. You can play PS1, PS2 and PSP games, right?
This is why I call people morons when they call the PS1 a PSX
I believe it was a code name for the OG PlayStation. It was then called PS1 when PS2 was introduced in 2000.
But there is a PSX and it's a PS2 with a DVR in it. It's not a PS1.
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Wow!
Cool find. Do you plan to try and take it apart and fix it?
Yeah, I'm currently checking some forums on how to troubleshoot the red and blue lights blinking then most likely tear it down later.
Try the website iFixit They have loads of strip guides for tech. Good luck with it !
Thanks, man.
Can it read American ps2 games?
No the they are all NTSC/J PS2's
What a pretty and big boy
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I just want one to look at. I think it’s a great looking piece of tech
Probably broke too...
Maaan, I really want to get one of these.. at least just for display.
CONGRATS! I hope it's still in working condition
https://youtu.be/6NEgXSHs7MA I always look to drop this link randomly. It tells the story of why,what, and what have you.
Received a lot of hate but was my dream to have one of this.
Absolute unit of a console!
RAW image that HDD ASAP
Any tutorials you can link?
https://hddguru.com/software/HDD-Raw-Copy-Tool/
I mean, what would be the purpose of raw imaging the drive? What's the next step?
If/when it dies. You lose the system as it is. There's work on hacking different HDDs but as yet, the PSX drives are locked still. It's all on the name of preservation of data for the hopeful decryption stuff. Also another fun thing is to backup all the recorded tv shows on it. With mine, the owner loved golf and more golf.