Obviously the first thing you will notice is that everything has changed around here, and it will go on changing for a little while yet as I still have some little things I need to tweak out here and there. However I hav achieved my main goal which was to speed the site up no end.

As you can tell its a lot faster and that is because I got rid of the other forums and we have brand spanking new forums for us to play with. Unfortunatly you will have to register again however AtariBuff has been through the old forums and pulled out all the cool and interesting stuff you guys have posted so nothing has been lost, and in fact its all been digested into a much easier to read passage.

As always when I make big updates to the site I am sure there are a few bugs, if you do find some please give me a shout either through a comment on this post, through the forums or stck your head out the window an dyell real loud, I am sure my dog like hearing will get the message.

Right thats it, I will let you all get settled in before I start filling your world with more wonderous and magical PlayStation 1 pick ups.

Cheers
Defcon

PS. Opinions on the site are welcome as well, although whatever your opinion is its probably wrong

It is down to this fact that I have added a new section to the PAL PlayStation Collective and that being Music CD’s. And to start it off I have already added two CD’s.

I have also added a 3rd Party Software section. This is largely due to the interest in the screensavers and music programs I talked about a few weeks ago, and those mentioned will be added but for now I have added two other 3rd party releases, but don’t panic they are only cheat systems.

On the other news front I have managed to already pick off 3 targets in my quest for the end of my collection, as soon as they arrive I will throw up pictures to show everyone. I have also photographed all the other stuff waiting to be added to the site so soon there will be a few more wheels, memory cards, controllers and various other stuff added.

On a final note I need your help guys. I have been working through my list of needed games and generally it doesn’t look like it will be a problem picking up those final one or two without too much trouble other than finding the money to pay for them. I do however have one game that has eluded me for so long now and still manages to elude me to this day. So I am throwing out a hand for some help.

So if anyone sees Gekioh Shooting King for sale anywhere, please please please tell me. This son of a bitch has avoided me for too long. I have searched high and low for it and as of yet have never seen a complete copy for sale. Infact if someone gives me any information that leads to the eventual purchase of this game I will bake you cookies. Promise.

Heres what it looks like guys. Go hunting!!!!

Cheers
Defcon

Tomorrow night the two best teams in England (allegedly), Chelsea and Manchester United fight it out to be crowned Champions of Europe and quite frankly I couldn’t give a toss about it. Football just ain’t my thing but it has been a massive part of the PlayStation 1’s history. From Fifa Soccer 96, through to ISS, and on to Actua Soccer, and the various football management games, the PlayStation 1 has always had a football game somewhere in its top 10 chart. There are countless country variants with different European managers fronting various brands. Seriously the football list goes on and on, and maybe the Stat Machine that is AtariBuff might even be able to provide us with a comprehensive list of football games on the forum.

But from me, a little something to celebrate this triumphant night for English football. First some posters for you….

So there you go, a small sample of what football games were actually on offer for the PlayStation 1 in poster format.

And now on to something really special.

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Now clicking on that image above will take you a limited edition page that may well contain the most photos of one single limited edition ever. This thing is packed full of goodies for even the most hardcore of football fans. There are photos, a music cd, a vhs tape, the list goes on. Seriously those French really did enjoy winning that World Cup.

Well I hope this small update marathon is keeping you guys interested, if there is anything you guys would like to see then please say so. And do keep leaving the comments on the web pages and throwing your thoughts down in the forums. All of us here at the PAL PlayStation collection read every single piece of input from our visitors and try to reply with as much help and information as we can. We absolutely love it when someones drops some new information on us and allows us to put our ‘collective’ weight behind the search for the real answers.

More tomorrow, remember stay safe, enjoy the football, and may the best team win. (Oh wait they did, they won the Carling Cup! )

Cheers
Defcon

So without further ado I give you an update.

So in short we have

1. Resident Evil 2 Special Edition
2. Evil Dead Game & Video Pack
3. Maximum Force Gun Pack
4. Racing Twin Pack Game Combo
5. Mini Dance Pad
6. SunStation Pad
7. Tiltforce2
8. Time Out Video Game IC Card
9. Gamars Movie Card Remote Controllers
10. Dual Force Steering Wheel

So that clears out a few cobwebs from the update cupboard. How about a few more then?

So to break that lot down we have

1. Sony Controller Cufflinks
2. PlayStation Symbols Cufflinks
3. Deathtrap Dungeon Card Game
4. Die Hard Trilogy Dog Tags
5. Tank Racer Bottle Opener and Beer Mat
6. The Unholy War Character Cards

You can check out some more pics of these in the Other Stuff section.

So as you can see the wallet has been burnt a little lately, but thats not to say its going to stop. I already have some more stuff lined up including hardware, and at least 2 press kits. Its all go here at the PAL PlayStation Collective.

I also heard that the Fairy Ataribuff has had a nice acquisition recently that he may show off to us all but only if you are good, go to bed on time, eat all your greens and brush your teeth twice a day.

Take it easy chaps and chappesses.

Cheers
Defcon

Yes as you can see we have had a little bit of a face lift, which includes a new name. Yes gone are the days of Defconsoft vs Mint In The Box, the endless banter between AtariBuff and myself. We have decided to throw the towel in on that and put up a joint front in all things PAL PlayStation.

And that is where the Collective comes in, because together we can be a much better and educated resource. Also you have to add the knowledge of Bucky B into the mix as well, who is, along with Lady Defcon, an invaluable asset to the site.

And finally there is you guys as well, which is where the Collective really comes in. This is a site for everyone and all to have input in.

So bye bye Defconsoft vs Mint In The Box and say hello to the new big boy in town. The PAL PlayStation Collective.

In the coming days and weeks we will be adding tonnes of new stuff, including another set of marathon updates from me, a small joint venture by AtariBuff and I, and hopefully the long awaited PAL PlayStation Online Database.

We also have something exciting coming from Lady Defcon herself that will hopefully get everyone involved in site in some way which is great news.

Well thats it for now. Please jump over onto the forums and tell us what you think of the new look. You can say anything you like about it as long as its not negative or upsets me in any way.

Oh and get yourself in training because when I said a marathon, I actually meant a Triathalon!!!

All Hail The Collective!
Defcon