PS1-EMU Startup Screens (BIOS)

Consumer Editions (Fat Models):
SCPH-1000 (NTSC-J) = 0:00-0:15
SCPH-1001 (NTSC-U/C) = 0:15-0:35
SCPH-1002 (PAL) = 0:35-0:54
SCPH-3000 (NTSC-J) = 0:54-1:06
SCPH-3500 (NTSC-J) = 1:06-1:14
SCPH-5500 (NTSC-J) = 1:14-1:22
SCPH-5501 (NTSC-U/C) = 1:22-1:43
SCPH-5502 (PAL) = 1:43-2:01
SCPH-5552 (PAL) = 2:01-2:20
SCPH-7000 (aka SCPH-5502) (NTSC-J/PAL) = 2:20-2:39
SCPH-7001 (NTSC-U/C) = 2:39-2:58
SCPH-7002 (PAL) = 2:58-3:18
SCPH-7003 (NTSC-J) = 3:18-3:37
SCPH-7502 (PAL) = 3:37-3:58
SCPH-9002 (aka SCPH-7502) (PAL) = 3:58-4:18

Consumer Editions PSOne (Slim Models):
SCPH-100 (NTSC-J) = 4:18-4:27
SCPH-101 (NTSC-U/C) = 4:27-4:46
SCPH-102A (PAL) = 4:46-4:55
SCPH-102B (Slightly Chopped Intro; PAL) = 4:55-5:04
SCPH-102C (?) = 5:04-5:12

Developer/Non-Consumer Editions:
DTL-H1001(NTSC-U/C) = 5:12-5:34
DTL-H1101 (NTSC-U/C) = 5:34-5:54
DTL-H3000 (NTSC-J) = 5:54-6:13
DTL-H3002 (PAL) = 6:13-6:32

This was a little project I made to show off all of the dumped BIOS' presented on the internet and their differences. I used the BIN file of Syphon Filter, as it seemed to show off the BIOS intro in its entirety. The biggest problem, if any, was mostly European and Japanese BIOS' not allowing the game to start, and just going straight to the Main Menu.

You can notice that some of the Startup Squares where the 2 arrows join are stretched higher than the others. Take SCPH-1001 (0:15-0:35) and SCPH-7502 (3:37-3:58) together and you can see the differences, visual wise in them.

All of the PS1 BIOS files that have been dumped and released:

Recorded with NVIDIA ShadowPlay (1440x1080 60FPS 50mbps)
Rendered with Sony Vegas Pro 13
Played by ePSXe 2.0.5 Emulator, maxed settings, AA v2.0 + Natural Vision Shaders, SCPH-7502 BIOS.
Logitech F310 Gamepad Used

[CidSilverWing]

To the casual observer, they all seem identical. Then you get into the slims, and they're visibly truncated.

[totoshampoin]

If you know the actual sound files behind this tune, you notice the sound of PS-logo is played entirely in SCPH-1002 ( 0:45 ) instead of every others in which we don't hear the cut of the file (not counting the reverb effect)

[hhh-niuy]

Somehow it feels that the sweep-sound that we can hear when the PlayStation logo appears is a little longer in PAL version than NTSC version. Or it’s just me.

0:24 NTSC
0:45 PAL

[bigsmoke]

As you can hear the swoosh sound in PAL version is longer than the others.

[mohamadfarhan]

Ohhh man, i miss my old playstation. Legends never die

[Rib_]

Here's what I noticed:
* In SCPH-3000 and all BIOSes from SCPH-7001 onwards (except SCPH-7003) the blue text fades in rather than appearing instantly.
* In all BIOSes from SCPH-7001 onwards (except SCPH-7003) the trademark symbol is moved next to the "COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT" text rather than above it.
* In all PAL BIOSes from SCPH-7002 onwards the logo is stretched to compensate for the different pixel ratio.
* In all Slim BIOSes the trademark symbol has been replaced with a registered trademark symbol, both in the SCE screen and the PS Logo screen.

Based on this, are you sure you've the BIOSes all labeled correctly? SCPH-7003 like it should be placed earlier, and SCPH-3000 seems like it should be placed later.

[Jimmyjsegram]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen.

[nofretzDW]

The good ole days. Gotta love that D50 😀

[anthonycassimiro]

How does the logo stay on the screen longer than usual (from 0:00 to 0:14)?

[gengar-]

The SCPH-1000 BIOS appears to be broken, as it won't go into the menu or the PlayStation logo. But I 100% assure everyone that there is a menu and a PlayStation logo in SCPH-1000. The SCPH-1000 menu is similar to the SCPH-3000 and SCPH-5500 menus.

The BIOS that I mentioned probably came from a semi-broken launch PS1.

[robertoXCX]

The text only fades in some which is strange but the later slim models the chimes sound like they start too early.

[brandonperez]

I remember when I was a child my parents roommate had 2 PlayStation console but i never know who startup screen looked like (well, I only saw the PlayStation 1 logo screen on my PS2) but i gotta say if the startup is taking so long to start the game it kinda gets creepy 😫

[doq]

Not me noticing years later that the JP BIOSes have the "SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT" text fade in, while the text just hard-cuts on NA/EU.

[ninelivesbobcat]

The TM is sometimes in a different location.

[psycho]

Are these recordings the real/original colour? Because sometimes the background on the first logo screen seems to be white, but here is has a bit of a tinted shade.

[noone]

Some times those sounds gives some nightmares To me :/

[ragnaz]

best startup ever! Also ps2. after that i think sony forgot dynamicness. If that makes any sense.

[walesk]

Why do the PAL versions still say “Sony Computer Entertainment of America” (SCEA)?

[DJNeoncat]

I hate to be the last observer, but I see no difference.

[teimonkauppa]

1:04 i have this bootup screen but i dont like it how do i remove it or is it an original one ? I bought this second hand
PLEASE HELP!!!