Sony PS1 keeps going to the Memory Card/CD Player screen.

[CastletonSnob]

The other day, I bought an original Gray Playstation from a game store. On my new (New to me) PS1, I keep getting the "Memory Card/CD Player" screen, even though my discs aren't that scratched. Could it just be the age of the console?

[Zaku3]

12 minutes ago, CastletonSnob said:

The other day, I bought an original Gray Playstation from a game store. On my new (New to me) PS1, I keep getting the "Memory Card/CD Player" screen, even though my discs aren't that scratched. Could it just be the age of the console?

 

Probably.

[gamer.tv]

Laser needs cleaning.

[chakoo]

Check the Laser, also what model is the unit? You could try flipping it upside down if it's an early gen model (pre SCPH-5000).

[AbsolutSurgen]

It's probably too late to recommend the Walmart swap.

[Keyser_Soze]

Time to get an xstation so you don't have to use CDs anymore.

[CastletonSnob]

Do you know if the store will replace the laser for me?

[gamer.tv]

39 minutes ago, CastletonSnob said:

Do you know if the store will replace the laser for me?

They should do, if not call the Sony help line 

[CastletonSnob]

Wait, the store's site says they do console repairs.

[CastletonSnob]

I got my PS1 replaced, and the new one works MUCH better.

[gamer.tv]

[Keyser_Soze]

Still would be better if you modded it with an xstation.