Tutorial: Installing the Delta In-Game Reset (IGR) for PlayStation (PS1)
Introduction
This guide explains how to install the "Delta In-Game Reset" (IGR) function on your Sony PlayStation (PS1) console. "IGR" stands for "In-Game Reset" and allows you to restart the console from the controller without pressing the Reset button. This feature is convenient for Xstation or PSIO-type ODEs, as it lets you return directly to the game selection menu.
Features
The Delta PS1 IGR offers several benefits:
- Easy, quick, and wireless installation
- Eliminates soldering point errors
- No need for a detailed diagram; a simple installation board is provided
- Restart the console using a button combination on the controller
- Latest generation microcontroller
- 4 versions of QSB (Quick Solder Board) for different PlayStation motherboards compatible with Xstation and PSIO.
Compatibility
Compatible models:
- SCPH-1000 - PU-7
- SCPH-100X - PU-8 EARLY
- SCPH-100X - PU-8 LATE
- SCPH-3X00 - PU-8 EARLY
- DTL-H300X - PU-8 LATE (NetYaroze)
- SCPH-5000 - PU-8 LATE
- SCPH-55XX - PU-18
- SCPH-700X - PU-20
- SCPH-750X - PU-22
Required Materials
- PS1 Delta In-Game Reset: Delta Store >>
- A Phillips screwdriver
- A soldering iron and solder
Tutorial
1. Identifying Your PlayStation Console Model
Locate the model of your PlayStation on the label located underneath the console. Example:
2. Disassembling the PlayStation Console
Warning: Unplug all cables and wait 2 hours to allow the capacitors to discharge.
Here are tutorial videos for disassembling each model:
3. Identifying Your PlayStation Motherboard
Use the photos below to identify the motherboard in your model:
Motherboard PU-7 & PU-8
Part number: PU-7 // 1-655-322-XX (-11, -13, -13A, -14, -14A, -15, -16)
Part number: PU-8 EARLY // 1-658-467-XX (-11, -12, -13)
Part number: PU-8 LATE // 1-658-467-XX (-21, -22, -23, -41, -42)
Motherboard PU-18
Part number: PU-18 // 1-664-537-XX (-11, -21, -31, -41, -52, -62, -72, -82)
Motherboard PU-20
Part number: PU-20 // 1-668-413-XX (-12, -22, -32, -42)
Motherboard PU-22
Part number: PU-22 // 1-671-858-XX (-11, -12, -21, -22, -32)
4. Installing the "Delta PS1 IGR"
Motherboard PU-7 & PU-8
Motherboard PU-18
Motherboard PU-20
Motherboard PU-22
5. Using the Delta PS1 IGR
To activate the IGR, hold down the button combination on your controller for 2 seconds. If released early, the reset will not trigger.
PS1 Classic Controller: L2 + R2 + START + SELECT
PS1 DualShock (Red LED): L2 + R2 + START + SELECT
PS1 Analog (Green LED): L2 + R2 + START + SELECT
PS2 Classic Controller: L2 + R2 + START + SELECT
PS2 DualShock (Red LED): L2 + R2 + START + SELECT
GunCon: Trigger + A + B
