Psxonpsp660.bin Scph101.bin Scph7001.bin Scph5501.bin Scph1001.bin

Tested on DuckStation v0.1-6299 and PCSX-ReARMed r22 (April 2026 builds).

| Game Title | 1001 | 5501 | 7001 | 101 | psxonpsp660 | |----------------------------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------------| | Final Fantasy VII (NTSC) | Minor glitches | OK | OK | N/A (region mismatch) | FMV stutter | | Metal Gear Solid (NTSC) | Freezes on codec | OK | OK | N/A | Audio desync | | Crash Bandicoot 3 (NTSC) | Glitchy menus | OK | OK | N/A | Works | | Spyro 3 (PAL) | N/A | N/A | N/A | OK | Works but 60Hz bug | | Wipeout 2097 (PAL) | N/A | N/A | N/A | OK | OK | | Xenogears (NTSC) | OK | OK | OK | N/A | Freezes at desert | | Chrono Cross (NTSC) | Slowdown | OK | OK | N/A | Menu corruption |

N/A = region mismatch leads to speed/black screen issues. Tested on DuckStation v0

Characteristics:
This BIOS came with the smaller, redesigned PlayStation that removed the parallel I/O port. It is functionally similar to SCPH-5501 but with minor tweaks to the CD controller and memory card handling. Some emulator power users claim fewer audio glitches in late-generation games (e.g., Crash Bandicoot 3, Spyro the Dragon).

Use case:
Excellent for North American games released after 1998. N/A = region mismatch leads to speed/black screen issues

It's essential to note that while these files are widely used within the emulation and retro gaming communities, their distribution and use must comply with copyright laws and the terms of service of the respective console manufacturers. Users should ensure they are not infringing on Sony's intellectual property rights.

Characteristics:
Unlike the NTSC BIOS files, SCPH-101 runs at 50 Hz. Many PAL games were optimized for this region, though some ran slower or with borders. If you emulate PAL game dumps, you must use a PAL BIOS like SCPH-101 to avoid speed mismatches and save file corruption. Characteristics: This BIOS came with the smaller, redesigned

Why it’s essential:
Without the correct region BIOS, PAL games may run too fast (60 Hz) or fail to boot.