PlayStation Demo Disks
The Sony Playstation Demo Disc List version 1.3
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This is a list of all the demo discs that have been released as of 9/11/97.
List was last revised on [9/11/97]
List compiled by Jose Arellano (integer@pacbell.net). Please email me if
you have any questions, corrections, or codes...
Notes:
€ I'm toying with a new format for this list. If anyone has any ideas or
wants to help me make up a new format, please let me know!
€ Regaring the codes, I have used the following conventions:
"C" to signify the CIRCLE button.
"S" to signify the SQUARE button.
"T" to signify the TRIANGLE button.
"X" to signify the EX button (duh!).
"L1" to signify the TOP LEFT SHOULDER Button.
"R1" to signify the TOP RIGHT SHOULDER Button.
"L2" to signify the BOTTOM LEFT SHOULDER Button.
"R2" to signify the BOTTOM RIGHT SHOULDER Button.
Commas "," signify consecutive button presses.
For example, "C,C,T" means press press CIRCLE, CIRCLE and TRIANGLE.
Brackets "[]" signify that a button is to remained pressed.
For example, "[R1+L1],S" means press SQUARE while holding R1 and R2.
€ There have been demo discs released in other territories (ie Europe
and Asia) but I do not have any info regarding these discs (sorry!).
However, if you want to send me this info, I'd be happy to compile it. =)
€ The following demo discs lockup the 5501 model of the US Playstation:
Playstation Picks (released 11/96)
CD Sampler Pack Vol3.0
CD Sampler Pack Vol3.5
Playstation Underground Number 1
The lockup occurs when the demo disc tries to access the main menu after
playing a game or viewing a FMV. Sony acknowledges the problem with the
CD Sampler Pack Vol3.5 and promises to send all users with this issue a
new disc with a correction for this problem. Please email me if you
have any more info about this.
UPDATE:
On 9/1/97, Sony sent me a new version of the v3.5 disc that had corrected
the lockup probelm with the 5501 model Playstation. I have yet to try out
that disc but I will update this list when I have more info. Also, I've
spoken to several people at Sony about the other discs and I've gotten
different responses. Some Sony techs have told me that this wasn't a
problem while other techs have noted the problem but don't know what
Sony intend to do about them.
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Table of Contents
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SECTION 1: DEMO DISCS RELEASED BY SONY
€ Developer's Demo Disc aka 'Black Ice CD' (released 8/95)
€ Playstation Picks (blue disc)
€ CD Sampler Pack Vol1
€ CD Sampler Pack Vol2
€ CD Sampler Pack Vol3.0
€ Playstation Picks (green disc)
€ CD Sampler Pack Vol3.5
€ Playstation Underground Number 1
€ Playstation Underground Number 2
€ Jampack Vol1
SECTION 2: OTHER RELEASED DEMO DISCS
SECTION 3: MISC DEMO DISC INFO & RUMOURS
SECTION 4: Thanks...
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SECTION 1: DEMO DISCS RELEASED BY SONY
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€ Developer's Demo Disc aka 'Black Ice CD' (released 8/95)
(Freebie for those who pre-purchased a PSX prior to 9/95)
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Demo Programs:
Balls, Diffusion, Rcube, Mat, Oden, Movie, Texture Movie, Manta,
and Dino.
NOTE: This disc can also be played as a music CD. Just put the disc in
any audio CD player and skip the first track (unless you want to
hear some exciting static) and you'll hear songs by: Korn, Dag,
Dandelion, Mother May I, and The The.
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€ Playstation Picks (blue disc) (released 9/95)
(Included with first batch of PSXes)
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- Playable Demos:
Battle Arena Tohshinden, ESPN Extreme Games, Jumping Flash, and Wipeout.
- Non-Playable (FMV):
Kileak - The DNA Imperative, Philosoma, Tekken, Air Combat,
Twisted Metal, Ridge Racer, Destruction Derby, and Warhawk.
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€ CD Sampler Pack Vol1 (released 2/96)
(Sold via Sony for $4.95 and included with new PSXes)
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- Playable Demos:
Loaded, Mortal Kombat 3, Warhawk, Twisted Metal, and Wipeout.
- Non-Playable (FMV):
NFL Gameday, Destruction Derby, NHL Face-Off, and Descent
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€ CD Sampler Pack Vol2 (released 6/96)
(ONLY included with new PSXes)
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- Playable Demos:
NBA Shoot Out, Die Hard Trilogy (Level2), VR Soccer, The Need for Speed,
Assault Rigs, Chronicles of the Sword, Bogey: Dead 6, and Warhawk
- Non-Playable (FMV):
Krazy Ivan, Aquanaut's Holiday, MLB Pennant Race, and
Street Fighter Alpha.
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€ CD Sampler Pack Vol3.0 (released ???)
(ONLY included with new PSXes)
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- Playable Demos:
Ridge Racer Revolution, Crash Bandicoot, NCAA GameBreaker, Blast Chamber,
2Xtreme, NHL FaceOff '97, Tekken 2, Formula 1, Tunnel B1, and King of
Fighters 95
- Non-Playable (FMV):
Jet Moto and Twisted Metal 2.
- Hidden Stuff (Codes):
WHERE TO ENTER CODE CODE WHAT YOU GET
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Ridge Racer Revolution C,T,S RRR code
Crash Bandicoot S,S,T Crash Bandicoot code
NCAA GameBreaker C,T,C NCAA GameBreaker code
Blast Chamber T,C,T ID4 FMV
2Xtreme C,S,C Twisted Metal 2 FMV
NHL FaceOff '97 S,T,C Jumping Flash 2 FMV
Tekken 2 T,T,S Tekken 2 code
Formula 1 S,T,S Motor Toon Grand Prix FMV
Tunnel B1 T,S,S Horned Owl FMV
King of Fighters 95 T,C,S KOF 95 code
Jet Moto C,C,T Tobal #1 FMV
Twisted Metal 2 S,C,T Twisted Metal 2 code
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€ Playstation Picks (green disc) (released 11/96)
(This sold via retail outlets for $4.99)
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- Playable Demos:
Rebel Assault 2, Disruptor, Formula 1, Blast Chamber, 2Xtreme,
Spider, Black Dawn, 10 Pin Alley, Bubsy 3-D, NHL Faceoff 97,
Crash Bandicoot, and Grid Runner
- Hidden Stuff (Codes):
WHERE TO ENTER CODE CODE WHAT YOU GET
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Disruptor S,T,S Disruptor codes
Formula 1 C,S,C WipeOut XL codes
Blast Chamber C,S,T Blast Chamber codes
Spider T,C,S Time Commando codes
Black Dawn S,T,C Black Dawn codes
NHL Faceoff 97 S,C,T Underground Promo FMV
Crash Bandicoot T,T,S Crash Bandicoot intro FMV
Grid Runner C,C,T Grid Runner codes
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€ CD Sampler Pack Vol3.5 (released ???)
(ONLY included with new PSXes)
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- Playable Demos:
Ridge Racer Revolution, Crash Bandicoot, NCAA GameBreaker, Blast Chamber,
2Xtreme, NHL FaceOff '97, Tekken 2, Formula 1, Rally Cross,
and NFL Gameday 97.
- Non-Playable (FMV):
Jet Moto and Twisted Metal 2.
- Hidden Stuff (Codes):
WHERE TO ENTER CODE CODE WHAT YOU GET
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Ridge Racer Revolution C,T,S RRR Code
Crash Bandicoot S,S,T Crash Bandicoot code
NCAA GameBreaker C,T,C NCAA GameBreaker code
Blast Chamber T,C,T ID4 FMV
2Xtreme C,S,C Twisted Metal 2 FMV
NHL FaceOff '97 S,T,C Jumping Flash 2 FMV
Tekken 2 T,T,S Tekken 2 code
Formula 1 S,T,S Motor Toon Grand Prix FMV
Rally Cross T,S,S Carnage Heart FMV
NFL Gameday 97 T,C,S KOF 95 code
Jet Moto C,C,T Tobal #1 FMV
Twisted Metal 2 S,C,T Twisted Metal 2 code
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€ Playstation Underground Number 1 (released 3/97)
(Available via Sony)
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Disk 1:
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- Code Book
Game Codes for misc. games
- The Vault
Playable Demos:
Twisted Metal 2, Jet Moto, NFL GameDay 97 and Cool Boarders.
- Imports
Playable Demo:
Dynasty Warriors
- Tech Q&A
Nothing this time
- Debriefing
Interview with Dave Jaffe, Game Producer/Designer at Sony.
- Behind the Scenes
The Making of the Twisted Metal 2 commercial.
The Making of NFL GameDay 97
- Download Station
Carnage Heart OKE's
- Event Center
Time lapse movie from E3 last year.
- Bulletins
Misc stuff
- Hidden Stuff (Codes):
WHERE TO ENTER CODE CODE WHAT YOU GET
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Main Menu S,T,C,X Credits Movie
Main Menu C,T,S Twisted Metal 2 code
Code Book T,T,T Jet Moto code
Tech Q & A S,T,C Cool Boarders code
Download Station [R1+R2+L1+L2],S Blasto FMV
Behind the Scenes [R1+R2+L1+L2] Gameday '97 code
Disk 2:
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- Playable Demos:
Carnage Heart, Tomb Raider, MechWarrior 2, Spider, Rage Racer,
and Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
- Non-Playable (FMV):
Jurassic Park
- Hidden Stuff (Codes):
WHERE TO ENTER CODE CODE WHAT YOU GET
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Coming Soon T,T,T Resident Evil 2 FMV
Main Menu T,S,C The Urge video
In Stores Now [R1+R2+L1+L2] Ginuwine video
Coming Soon T,C,T,S NHL Contest
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€ Playstation Underground Number 2 (released 6/97)
(Available via Sony)
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Disk 1:
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- The Vault
- Playable Demos:
NBA Shootout '97, Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo, Treasures of the Deep
- Non-Playable (FMV):
MLB '98
- Imports
- Playable Demos:
Porche Challenge
- Non-Playable (FMV):
Dracula X
- Debriefing
Interview with Square talking about FF7
- Behind the Scenes
The Playstation as the Platform of choice for RPG lovers and the
evolution of RPG's into the 32 bit age.
- Events Center
The Washington Bullets playing NBA Shootout '97
- Download Station
Soul Blade
Rage Racer
Cool Boarders
- R&D
Net Yaroze, What is it?
Try some games created on Net Yaroze
- Tech Q&A
How is a Playstation character created? Takes you through the development
of characters from Spawn
Why CD's instead of cartridges?
- Code Archives
Codes for 35 games, new and old
- Bulletins
WWW address
All the codes for issue 1
How to order underground merchandise
Where to send comments
Coming up in following issues
Credits
Fine Print
- Hidden Stuff (Codes):
WHERE TO ENTER CODE CODE WHAT YOU GET
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Main Menu start Turn Music On/Off
Main Menu [R1+R2+L1+L2] K-1 Arena Fighters combos
Bulletins [R1+L1],T,S Peak Performance Code
Tech Q & A C,S,T,C Blasto Pic
Imports C,T,S,T Intelligent Qube FMV
R & D [R1+L1],S,C,T,S funny pic of guy sleeping
Main Menu S,T,C,X Mech Warrior 2 code **
Debriefing T,C,S,T Captain Blasto FMV **
Tech Q & A S,S,T,T,C,C WCW vs. the World moves **
Download Station [S+T+C+L1+L2+R1+R2] Twisted Metal Body Art **
Disk 2:
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- Playable Demos:
Final Fantasy 7
Bushido Blade
- Non-Playable (FMV):
Final Fantasy 7
Bushido Blade
FF Tactics
SaGa Frontier
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€ Jampack Vol1 (released 7/97)
(This sold via retail outlets for $4.99)
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- Playable Demos:
Machine Hunter, Rage Racer, Tenka, Rally Cross,
NBA Shootout '97, The Lost World, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, MDK,
Dynasty Warriors, Thunder Truck Rally, Pitfall 3D (see Hidden Stuff),
and Herc's Adventure.
- Non-Playable (FMV):
Wild Arms
- Hidden Stuff (Codes):
WHERE TO ENTER CODE CODE WHAT YOU GET
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Machine Hunter C,C,T NBA Shoot Out '97 code
Tenka S,C,T Underground #2 preview FMV
NBA Shootout '97 C,S,T Mech Warrior II code
The Lost World S,T,S Peak Performance code
Super Puzzle Fighter S,T,C Ogre Battle FMV
MDK T,C,S Pitfall 3D Demo
Thunder Truck Rally C,S,C Steel Reign FMV
Wild Arms T,T,S Jampack credits
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SECTION 2: OTHER RELEASED DEMO DISCS
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€ OTHER DEMO DISCs
Here's a list of other demo discs that have been released via channels other
than Sony:
€ Rayman (released 1/96)
(This sold via retail outlets for $5.99)
€ Iron & Blood (released ???)
(included with Next Generation issue ?)
€ Burning Road (released ???)
(Next Generation subscriber freebie ?)
€ Final Fantasy 7 demo (two versions available)
(included with Tobal #1, PSX Underground #2).
Also, according to some online reports, Square was supposed to
release 1 million copies of the Final Fantasy 7 demo via gaming mags.
They never did. I guess they decided that including the demo in the
PSX Underground #2 disc was sufficient.
€ Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (Given out at 1997 E3)
This version is almost identical to the version found the PSX Underground #1
except the graphics and sound effects seem slightly improved.
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SECTION 3: MISC DEMO DISC INFO & RUMOURS
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This is section is for miscellaneous demo disc info anf rumours.
€ Some of the games on demo disc support Sony's 'Rumble' feature. This feature
is similar to Nintendo's Jolt Pack and can only be found in the import Sony
Dual Analog Joystick. The following games support this 'Rumble' feature:
- MDK on the Jampack Vol1 disc.
- Porsche Challenge on the Playstation Underground Number 2 disc.
€ I've heard of several poeple comment on a new Playstation magazine that will
include a playable demo disc with every issue. While this is common in the
UK, we have yet to see something like this in the US. If you have any further
info about this, please email me.
€ There's been word of a Jampack Vol2 disc to be released soon. I do not have a
release date nor a list of what's going to be on it. I'm assuming that Sony
will release this disc soon prior to the XMAS season to entice new gamers with
the new games coming out this fall.
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SECTION 4: Thanks...
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Here is a list of people that I'd like to give thanks to for helping me in
the compilation of this list:
- Nils Jacobsen, webmaster of the PLAYSTATION GALLERIA http://www.vidgames.com/
(for the PSX Underground #1 info)
- Ajay Kumar Joshi
(for the PSX Underground #2 info)
- Keith E. Young
(Burning Road info)
- Steppin' Razor
(Correction Dev Demo disc release date and addition of music tracks)
- muffin (Carl Lindbergh)
(for Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee E3 demo - Thanks again Carl!)
- THE FLAPPER!!! and Thomas "Busta"
(for letting me know that the Jampack was out and what it was)
- Brian Giese
(for the PSX Underground #1 & #2 '**' codes)
- midnirmblr@aol.com (MIDNIRMBLR)
(for the 'Rumbling' demo games, see SECTION 3)
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