Product Overview
- Product Name: Sony PlayStation 1 Memory Card [Clear Red] - Genuine OEM
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Condition: Very Good
- Notes: A classic save companion with standout translucent style — perfect for protecting story progress, racing careers, and countless hours of gameplay from the golden era of PlayStation.
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What's Included
- Item(s): Memory Card (Clear Red)
- Quantity: 1
- Original Packaging: No — loose item, no packaging included
- Manual / Insert (if applicable): No
- Extras:
Accessory Description
The Sony PlayStation Memory Card (Model SCPH-1020) is the official OEM save storage device for the original PlayStation. Introduced alongside the PlayStation console in the mid-1990s, this compact accessory quickly became essential for preserving game progress, unlockables, and player data. Finished in a distinctive Clear Red transparent (translucent) shell, it delivers the trusted performance of Sony’s original hardware while offering a bold, see-through design that stands out in any PS1 setup.
The original PlayStation helped define an era of deep storytelling, massive RPGs, and progression-heavy adventures — all of which depended on reliable save storage. Players relied on memory cards to preserve long journeys through Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, and Final Fantasy IX, track completion progress in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, and safeguard career modes in racing legends like Gran Turismo and Gran Turismo 2. Without a memory card, progress vanished when the console powered off — making this accessory one of the most essential pieces of PlayStation hardware ever released.
Key Features
- Official Sony OEM memory card designed for the original PlayStation system.
- Provides dedicated storage for game saves, profiles, and system data.
- Distinctive Clear Red transparent (translucent) housing for easy identification and collector appeal.
- Reliable flash memory for consistent long-term data storage.
- Compact plug-in design fits directly into the PlayStation memory card slot.
Compatibility
- Compatible with the PlayStation 1 (PS1) console.
- Required for saving progress in most PlayStation games.
- Fits standard memory card slots on PS1 consoles and compatible PS2 systems running PS1 games.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Memory cards became a defining part of the original PlayStation experience — especially during the RPG boom of the late 1990s. Many players kept multiple cards on hand just to manage save files for sprawling adventures like Final Fantasy VII or to maintain separate garages and licenses in Gran Turismo.
Additional Details
- Accessory Type: Memory Card / Save Data Storage Card
- Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 1 (PS1)
- OEM or Aftermarket: OEM
- Brand: Sony
- Model: SCPH-1020
- Year Released: 1995
- UPC: 711719402305
- SKU: 170173
Important Information
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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