How to inspect games! PS1 edition

Inspecting games!

With my piles and piles of filthy games also comes piles and piles of information! And with more and more games being bought and sold online, it’s now more important than ever to be able to assess games both virtually and in-hand! So let’s get into it!

In this series we show a few different examples of damage and issues you might find on PS1 jewel case games. How to identify water issues from images, how to check a game for mold or other troubles, and some general things to look for while you’re giving them a once over!

While you can (and should) always walk away from a sale of a game if something doesn’t feel right, sometimes you can snag bargains by knowing what the issues are! (Or by spotting something that other sellers/buyers maybe didn’t!)

And remember, we’ve got videos on how to fix PS1 discs and swap cases too! So no matter the issues you might run into, we’ve got you covered!

And as always, if you have any questions, feel free to find me on Discord or drop me a message in the comments!

-Eldoug

Tools I use! And affiliated links to buy them on Amazon!
(Let me know if you are outside of the US, I have suggested tools for most international countries too!)

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