How many pixels did the PS1 have?

The PlayStation 1 (PS1) had a maximum output resolution of 640x480 pixels, though most 3D games ran at lower, often non-standard resolutions like 320x240 (or 320x224), fitting within its 1MB of VRAM and targeting CRT TVs, leading to varied actual pixel counts and "wobbly" graphics due to hardware limitations and rendering techniques like vertex snapping.
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How many pixels did PS1 have?

Resolutions: Progressive: 256×224 to 640×240 pixels. Interlaced: 256×448 to 640×480 pixels.
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What is the highest resolution on PS1?

The PS1 is not capable of outputting true widescreen resolutions, as the highest it can display is 640x480 pixels. Two types of widescreen modes are employed: Anamorphic: The 16:9 image is squished into a 4:3 frame.
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How powerful was the PS1's GPU?

The PS1's GPU can only render frame buffers of up to 640×480 pixels and 16-bit colours.
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Did the PS1 have 3D graphics?

The console was primarily designed by Ken Kutaragi and Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan, while additional development was outsourced in the United Kingdom. An emphasis on 3D polygon graphics was placed at the forefront of the console's design.
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Why did PS1 graphics wobble?

PS1 graphics wobble due to hardware limitations: the console used integer math, not precise floating-point numbers, causing vertices (corners of polygons) to snap to whole pixels instead of moving smoothly, creating a "vertex snapping" or "wobble" effect, compounded by issues with affine texture mapping (incorrect perspective) and a lack of a Z-buffer, leading to flickering polygons.
 
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What was the first fully 3D FPS?

Descent is a first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Parallax Software and released by Interplay Productions in 1995 for MS-DOS, and later for Macintosh, PlayStation, and RISC OS. It popularized a subgenre of FPS games employing six degrees of freedom and was the first FPS to feature entirely true-3D graphics.
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How much RAM is in a PS1?

The original PlayStation (PS1) had 2 MB of main RAM, supplemented by 1 MB of dedicated video RAM, totaling 3 MB of memory for games, a significant limitation that developers overcame with clever optimization techniques. It also included 512 KB for sound and a small buffer for the CD-ROM. 
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Is the Dreamcast stronger than the PS1?

the Dreamcast was slightly more powerful than Soul Calibur's system 12 hardware. Not slightly more, significantly more. There's a reason SC looks 10x better on DC and it's not because it's slightly better. The System 12 had extra RAM and a faster CPU or the same one overclocked.
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Can a PS5 run a PS1 disc?

The PS5 does more than just run PS1 games, it enhances them with graphical filters optimized for modern screens. The PS1 emulator on PS5 also brings additional features: Rewind option to correct a mistake. Quick save accessible at any time.
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Was the PS1 32-bit?

Yes, the original PlayStation (PS1) was a 32-bit console, featuring a powerful 32-bit RISC CPU (MIPS R3000A) at its core, allowing it to handle complex 3D graphics and rendering for its time, though it also utilized 16-bit sound and had unique architectural strengths.
 
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Does PS1 output 480i?

Almost all PlayStation games output in 240p. A few PlayStation games run at a 480i resolution. Some games mix the two resolutions, which can cause problems with capture cards, upscalers, and flat-screen TV's; as digital solutions need to "re-sync" when resolutions change.
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What resolution is PS6?

The PlayStation 6 (PS6) is rumored to target high resolutions, aiming for 4K at 120fps in Performance Modes and potentially 8K at 60fps in Fidelity Modes, leveraging advanced upscaling like PSSR 2.0 to achieve these targets, with significant ray tracing improvements over the PS5, though developers might still use performance vs. quality trade-offs for AAA titles. 
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How many pixels is a PS5?

The streamlined Digital model of the Playstation 5 has a height of 15.4” (390 mm), width of 3.6” (92 mm), depth of 10.2" (260 mm), and weight of 8.6 lb (3.9 kg). The Playstation 5 can render up to 7680 x 4320 px (8K UHD). The PlayStation 5 is a video game console that was developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
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What CPU did the PS1 use?

The PlayStation 1 (PS1) CPU is a 32-bit, 33.87 MHz MIPS R3000A-compatible RISC processor, featuring a 4KB instruction cache and a 1KB fast-access "scratchpad" data cache, designed by Sony and LSI Logic to balance cost and performance for 3D graphics, using specialized coprocessors like the Geometry Transformation Engine (GTE) for complex math.
 
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Is 1MB enough for PS1?

Adequate Storage Space: Featuring 1MB of storage, the memory card supports all games for PS1 with saving functionality. It provides enough space to preserve multiple game saves, safeguarding your gaming progress.
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What's the rarest PS1 game?

The rarest PS1 games are often Japanese imports or limited releases, with top contenders including Cindy's Fashion World, Harmful Park, LSD Dream Emulator, and The Adventure of Little Ralph, plus US exclusives like The Misadventures of Tron Bonne, Valkyrie Profile, and Tail Concerto, with some special editions like the Elemental Gearbolt Assassin's Case being exceptionally scarce and valuable. Suikoden II, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and Revelations: Persona also command high prices due to demand and limited runs.
 
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What console killed the Dreamcast?

The dreamcast didn't die. The Ps2 murdered it.
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Is emulating PS1 games legal?

While emulation software itself is legal as long as it doesn't infringe copyright protections on the console, emulating games is only so when legitimately purchasing the game physically and ripping the contents.
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Did the PS1 have a GPU?

The Playstation GPU 600nm was a performance-segment gaming console graphics solution by Sony, launched on December 3rd, 1994. Built on the 600 nm process, and based on the GTE graphics processor, in its CXD8514Q variant, the device does not support DirectX.
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How much is PS1 worth today?

A standard used PlayStation 1 (PS1) is generally worth $40 to $100+, with prices varying greatly based on condition, completeness (cables, controllers), model (original vs. slim PSOne), and rarity, with some rare versions like the Net Yaroze fetching hundreds or even over $200 with games, while unopened units or bundles can command even more.
 
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How many fps were PS1 games?

PS1 games typically run around 15-30 FPS, often targeting 30 FPS for North America (NTSC/60Hz) and 25 FPS for Europe (PAL/50Hz), though many struggled to hit these targets, sometimes dipping to 15 FPS or less, with notable exceptions like Ridge Racer achieving near 60 FPS, while some like Final Fantasy Tactics hit 60 FPS. 
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What came first, Quake or Doom?

Doom came first, released in December 1993, revolutionizing first-person shooters with its shareware model and "deathmatch" multiplayer, followed by Quake in June 1996, which built upon Doom's success by introducing true 3D environments and pioneering online multiplayer.
 
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Was GTA 3 the first 3D game?

Grand Theft Auto III is the first 3D game in the series, using Criterion Games's game engine, RenderWare. Executive producer Sam Houser had always wanted the series to move to 3D, and DMA Design had experimented with 3D worlds in games like Body Harvest and Space Station Silicon Valley.
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What is the oldest FPS game?

The first real attempt at an FPS game was in 1973 with Maze War being installed at the NASA Ames Research Center. Players could move through a 3D maze slowly, while also shooting other players who appeared as eyeballs. Sure, it didn't look flashy, but it was new and the concept unprecedented.
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