Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video I install an xStation and an In-Game Reset (IGR) into a Sony PlayStation (SCPH-100X) (PU-8).
0:00 - Neo Geo Boot Animation \ Introduction.
0:22 - Video Introduction.
1:18 - Stripping down the Sony PlayStation.
5:52 - Prep work, getting my tools ready.
7:13 - Lifting the pin's on the Digital Signal Processor (DSP).
12:50 - Removing the SMD Resistor and the SMD Filter from around the 67MHz Oscillator.
14:27 - Removing the 3 SMD Resistors.
15:18 - Installing the Quick Solder Board (QSB).
32:07 - A quick break to tell you the type of flux I'm using.
33:51 - Installing Consoles Unleashed X-Reset In-Game Reset (IGR).
40:19 - All soldering done, finishing the xStation Install (Ribben Cable).
40:59 - A quick mod to the lower PlayStation case to accept the xStation.
41:25 - Fitting the Ribben Cable to the The xStation, Were finally installed.
41:54 - The xStation SD Mount, where to get one if you don't have a 3D Printer.
44:24 - The type of SD Hood to 3D Print for the different SD Card Extenders.
46:32 - 3D Printing the xStation SD Mount, The Bottom Brace, SD Hood and Shroud.
49:30 - The 3D Printing xStation SD Mount installed.
49:42 - All back together, Let's test the xStation and the In-Game Reset (IGR).
54:08 - Video wrap up, booting the original version of Resident Evil.
56:26 - Thanks for watching.
If you're looking to get an xStation and you live in the US you can get one here.
castlemaniagames.com/products/xstation
If your like me and you live in the UK and you're looking to get an xStation you can get one from inside the UK here.
retrogamerstuff.com/collections/optical-drive-emulators-ode/products/xstation-optical-drive-emulator-ode
Here's the link to Consoles Unleashed excellent Sony PlayStation X-Reset In-Game Reset (IGR) Mod Kit.
consolesunleashed.com/product/sony-PlayStation-x-reset-mod-kit
A big THANKS to the guys over at Laser Bear Industries for making the STL's public for the xStation SD Mount. If you have a 3D printer the STL's can be downloaded from the Laser Bear Industries webpage here (xStation Mount).
laserbear.net/pages/downloads
Don't worry if you don't have a 3D Printer as the guys at Laser Bear Industries offer a 3D Printing service where you can buy a 3D Printed xStation SD Mount, they even offer differing colours. You can get one from the Laser Bear Industries webpage here.
laserbear.net/products/ps1-xstation-sd-card-mount
Here's the link to thingiverse for the remixed version of Laser Bear Industries SD Extension Hood v1.stl. This is for the Non-Tabbed Micro SD to SD Card Extension adaptor, thanks to Uberyoji.
thingiverse.com/thing:4601301
The Micro SD to SD Card Extension Cable I used can be found here.
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0855DBVXF
Here's the link to my other videos of me Installing an xStation and In-Game Reset (IGR) into a later model Sony PlayStation (SCPH-555X, PU-18).
youtube.com/watch?v=3bDgLtEymfg
youtube.com/watch?v=5xjpIiJof3E
The music used in this video is from the YouTube Audio Library. Audio track used.
Beth - VYEN
Breathing Planet - Doug Maxwell
Cosmic Groove - Cooper Cannell
Enable the Tiger - JAde Wii
Flickering - VYEN
Fresh Fallen Snow - Chris Haugen
Gently, Onwards - ELPHNT
Metamorphosis - Quincas Moreira
Outcast - Myuu
Thinking About It - Jeremy Korpas
Turning Slowly - Ugonna Onyekwe
Yoga Style - Chris Haugen
Follow me on Twitter. twitter.com/Four_X_2K3
#Sony #PlayStation #xStation
In this video I install an xStation and an In-Game Reset (IGR) into a Sony PlayStation (SCPH-100X) (PU-8).
0:00 - Neo Geo Boot Animation \ Introduction.
0:22 - Video Introduction.
1:18 - Stripping down the Sony PlayStation.
5:52 - Prep work, getting my tools ready.
7:13 - Lifting the pin's on the Digital Signal Processor (DSP).
12:50 - Removing the SMD Resistor and the SMD Filter from around the 67MHz Oscillator.
14:27 - Removing the 3 SMD Resistors.
15:18 - Installing the Quick Solder Board (QSB).
32:07 - A quick break to tell you the type of flux I'm using.
33:51 - Installing Consoles Unleashed X-Reset In-Game Reset (IGR).
40:19 - All soldering done, finishing the xStation Install (Ribben Cable).
40:59 - A quick mod to the lower PlayStation case to accept the xStation.
41:25 - Fitting the Ribben Cable to the The xStation, Were finally installed.
41:54 - The xStation SD Mount, where to get one if you don't have a 3D Printer.
44:24 - The type of SD Hood to 3D Print for the different SD Card Extenders.
46:32 - 3D Printing the xStation SD Mount, The Bottom Brace, SD Hood and Shroud.
49:30 - The 3D Printing xStation SD Mount installed.
49:42 - All back together, Let's test the xStation and the In-Game Reset (IGR).
54:08 - Video wrap up, booting the original version of Resident Evil.
56:26 - Thanks for watching.
If you're looking to get an xStation and you live in the US you can get one here.
castlemaniagames.com/products/xstation
If your like me and you live in the UK and you're looking to get an xStation you can get one from inside the UK here.
retrogamerstuff.com/collections/optical-drive-emulators-ode/products/xstation-optical-drive-emulator-ode
Here's the link to Consoles Unleashed excellent Sony PlayStation X-Reset In-Game Reset (IGR) Mod Kit.
consolesunleashed.com/product/sony-PlayStation-x-reset-mod-kit
A big THANKS to the guys over at Laser Bear Industries for making the STL's public for the xStation SD Mount. If you have a 3D printer the STL's can be downloaded from the Laser Bear Industries webpage here (xStation Mount).
laserbear.net/pages/downloads
Don't worry if you don't have a 3D Printer as the guys at Laser Bear Industries offer a 3D Printing service where you can buy a 3D Printed xStation SD Mount, they even offer differing colours. You can get one from the Laser Bear Industries webpage here.
laserbear.net/products/ps1-xstation-sd-card-mount
Here's the link to thingiverse for the remixed version of Laser Bear Industries SD Extension Hood v1.stl. This is for the Non-Tabbed Micro SD to SD Card Extension adaptor, thanks to Uberyoji.
thingiverse.com/thing:4601301
The Micro SD to SD Card Extension Cable I used can be found here.
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0855DBVXF
Here's the link to my other videos of me Installing an xStation and In-Game Reset (IGR) into a later model Sony PlayStation (SCPH-555X, PU-18).
youtube.com/watch?v=3bDgLtEymfg
youtube.com/watch?v=5xjpIiJof3E
The music used in this video is from the YouTube Audio Library. Audio track used.
Beth - VYEN
Breathing Planet - Doug Maxwell
Cosmic Groove - Cooper Cannell
Enable the Tiger - JAde Wii
Flickering - VYEN
Fresh Fallen Snow - Chris Haugen
Gently, Onwards - ELPHNT
Metamorphosis - Quincas Moreira
Outcast - Myuu
Thinking About It - Jeremy Korpas
Turning Slowly - Ugonna Onyekwe
Yoga Style - Chris Haugen
Follow me on Twitter. twitter.com/Four_X_2K3
#Sony #PlayStation #xStation
