PlayStation Link Cable

The PlayStation Link Cable is a peripheral cable for the first generation PlayStation console. Utilizing the serial I/O port found on the back of most PlayStation models, it allows for two consoles to be connected in order to play compatible multiplayer games on separate consoles and displays. The cable is an 8-pin inline serial cable and was a fully supported Sony accessory for the market life of the console. It is not compatible with the redesigned PS one or newer PlayStations.
The accessory was released in 1995 retailing for ¥2000 in Japan or $40 in the United States; it was released later than expected due to the delay of Metal Jacket, which was supposed to be the first title to take advantage of the cable. The main advantage to using the cable is that a split-screen would not be necessary for multiplayer, increasing each player's screen size and potentially increasing game performance. However, the use of this cable requires two televisions, two PlayStations, and two copies of the game being played. This expense was impractical for most consumers, and by the end of 1997 most retailers were no longer carrying the PlayStation Link Cable.

List of compatible games

;Real-time strategyCommand & Conquer: Red AlertCommand & Conquer: Red Alert: RetaliationDune 2000
;First-person shootersDescentDescent MaximumDoomDuke Nukem: Total Meltdown / Duke NukemFinal DoomKrazy Ivan
;Third-person shootersArmored CoreArmored Core: Project PhantasmaArmored Core: Master of ArenaMetal Jacket^JPMobile Suit Z Gundam^JP
;Flight simulation/combatBogey Dead 6 / Raging Skies / SidewinderIndependence DayWing OverZero Pilot^JP
;Vehicular combatAssault RigsDestruction DerbyRed Asphalt / Rock N' Roll Racing 2Rogue Trip: Vacation 2012Twisted Metal 3^NA
;RacingAndretti Racing Ayrton Senna Kart DuelBurning RoadCART World Series Dead in the WaterDodgem Arena^PALExplosive Racing / X-RacingFormula 1Formula 1 98 Monaco Grand Prix (Racing Simulation 2) Motor Toon Grand Prix 2R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 Racingroovy^JPRidge Racer RevolutionRoad & Track Presents: The Need for SpeedSan Francisco Rush: Extreme RacingShutokou Battle R^JPStreak: Hoverboard RacingTest Drive 4Test Drive Off-RoadTOCA 2 Touring Cars / Touring Car Challenge Total Drivin / Car & Driver Presents: Grand Tour Racing '98 WipeoutWipeout 2097 / XLWipeout 3 Wipeout 3: Special Edition^PAL
;Other genresBlast RadiusBushido BladeBushido Blade 2Cool Boarders 2Pro Pinball: Big Race USARobo Pit 2

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