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First, let's clear a common confusion. The PlayStation 1 used (650–700 MB), not VCDs (Video CDs, typically 650–740 MB with MPEG-1 video). However, certain bootleg consoles—like the Pioneer LaserActive (with PS1 pack) or cheap Chinese "Elvis" players—could read VCD discs. Hackers and pirates realized they could:
Before DVD and Blu-ray, there was the Video CD (VCD). Popular in Asia (especially China, Japan, and Southeast Asia), VCDs offered lower-quality video on affordable discs.
: Most PS1 consoles could not play VCDs natively. However, Sony released a specific model, the
Happy hunting, retro soldiers.
