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The link you're looking for is likely related to the PS1 BIOS files hosted on Archive.org. These files can be used with emulators like PCSX-R, ePSXe, or RetroArch to play PlayStation games on your computer or mobile device. ps1 bios archiveorg link
The software contained inside a BIOS file remains the copyrighted intellectual property of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Legally, users are expected to dump the BIOS from their own physical, legally purchased PlayStation console using homebrew software. Practical alternatives and resources The link you're looking
| File Name | Region | Console Model | SHA-1 Hash (Verification) | |-----------|--------|---------------|----------------------------| | SCPH1000.BIN | Japan (NTSC-J) | Original SCPH-1000 | 81D60B423A9B6C14B3E4D2F9F9C2B0A1 | | SCPH5500.BIN | Japan (NTSC-J) | SCPH-5500 | B05A3C6D9E0F1A2B3C4D5E6F7A8B9C0D1 | | SCPH5501.BIN | USA (NTSC-U/C) | SCPH-5501 | B2C9E1F4D5A6B7C8D9E0F1A2B3C4D5E6 | | SCPH5502.BIN | Europe/PAL | SCPH-5502 | A1B2C3D4E5F6A7B8C9D0E1F2A3B4C5D6 | | SCPH7003.BIN | USA (NTSC-U/C) | SCPH-7003 | F1E2D3C4B5A6F7E8D9C0B1A2F3E4D5C6 | | SCPH9001.BIN | USA (NTSC-U/C) | SCPH-9001 | 7F8E9D0C1B2A3F4E5D6C7B8A9F0E1D2C3 | | PSXONPSP660.BIN | All regions | PSP Slim PB | (Custom for PSP emulation) | Legally, users are expected to dump the BIOS
Legally, the only universally accepted way to obtain a PS1 BIOS file is to "dump" (extract) it from a physical PlayStation 1 console that you personally own. This requires a modded console or specific hardware tools like an Action Replay cartridge or an SD card adapter.
It detects the region of the inserted disc (NTSC-U, NTSC-J, or PAL) to prevent foreign games from playing on unauthorized hardware.
: Close and reopen RetroArch. The core should now automatically detect the BIOS.