Building a Barcode Scanner for PAL PSX Database Lookups
When you're moving dozens of PS1 games through eBay, speed matters. I built a webcam barcode scanner that looks up PAL variants in seconds and shows exactly which images are missing from our archive.
Read more →Buying PS1 Games - What to Look for Checklist - Online Version
Essential checklist for buying PAL PS1 games online. From hologram verification to spotting mixed components, learn how to assess condition from seller photos.
Read more →Why Start Collecting PS1 Games?
Why would you want to collect PS1 games?
Read more →Collection Database Update - December 2025
Monthly update - 3488 variants, 161 complete.
Read more →Fake Holograms
I bought some fake ones so you won't have to.
Read more →The PAL Region
What does PAL really mean?!
Read more →Christmas '95'
The day my PlayStation world began.
Read more →Cleaning PS1 Cases
Some simple tips on how to clean PAL cases.
Read more →Mid December Progress
We've hit 100+ complete releases and documented 1500+ releases!
Read more →My PS1 Collection Journey
Why I started and how my collection and goals changed over the years.
Read more →The Problem with the term Black Label
The usefulness of this term falls apart quickly when you start collecting PlayStation One games.
Read more →How to Open a PlayStation One Standard Jewel Case
I want to help you disassembling a PlayStation One case
Read more →Collection Database Update - November 2025
Monthly update - 2895 variants, 16 complete.
Read more →Welcome to the PSX PAL Database!
Introducing the blog for PSX PAL collecting insights and discoveries.
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