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Navigate to > BIOS Settings (or Directory Settings). Bios Ps1 Scph1001.bin
| | Region | BIOS Version | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SCPH1001.bin | USA (NTSC-U) | 2.2 (1995-12-04) | The most compatible and common choice for English-language games. | | SCPH5500.bin | Japan (NTSC-J) | 3.0 (1996-09-09) | Required for playing Japanese exclusives or for authentic startup sounds. | | SCPH5501.bin | USA (NTSC-U) | 3.0 (1996-09-09) | A slightly later revision, often used for specific compatibility fixes. | | SCPH5502.bin | Europe (PAL) | 3.0 (1996-09-09) | Handles the 50Hz PAL standard and specific European copy protections. | | | SCPH5500
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