Little did I know that my original PlayStation (PS1) in the late '90s could have been an audiophile's dream CD player. The PS1 that delivered iconic games like "Gran Turismo," "Metal Gear Solid ...

Gary Krakow investigates the growing underground movement of audiophiles who use a PlayStation 1 game console as a hi-fi stereo CD player.

Sony PlayStation was more aggressive in its marketing campaign: PlayStation 1 was positioned as a console not only for young children but also for teenagers and adults. This allowed to attract a wide ...

Even if you don’t like how your favourite CDs sound on the Sony PlayStation, at least the startup sound will still blow your head off. MORE: Best CD players 2023: CD players for every budget. Our ...

Overall, both of these PlayStation game consoles make really terrific CD component decks. Compared to a Pioneer DVD/CD/SACD player, the Sonys sounded clearer and cleaner.

The PlayStation quickly became a serious piece of home cinema kit, however, kick-started by the PlayStation 3 and its integrated Blu-ray player. At the time of its launch in 2006, there was a fierce ...