PlayStation Multitap explained

The PlayStation Multitap is a peripheral for the PlayStation. It is an adapter that can be used to plug in up to four controllers and memory cards at the same time in a single controller port. With a second multitap, up to eight controllers and memory cards can be plugged at once.[1]

Compatibility

The PlayStation Multitap was originally available in gray (SCPH-1070 U) to match the original console's color, however it was later re-released in white as well (SCPH-1070 UH) to match the colors of the later PS one redesign. Both versions are compatible with the original PS one, as well as all models of the PlayStation 2 prior to the SCPH-70000 series. Both versions of SCPH-1070 will only function with original PlayStation games, while multiplayer PS2 games required a separate multitap, the SCPH-10090.[2] PlayStation 2 consoles after the SCPH-70000 series require the SCPH-70120 multitap, which is compatible with both PS and PS2 software.

PlayStation Multitap
(SCPH-1070 U)
PS one Multitap
(SCPH-1070 UH)
PlayStation 2 Multitap
(SCPH-10090)
PlayStation 2 'slimline' Multitap
(SCPH-70120)
PlayStation
PS One
PlayStation 2
(PS1 game)
PlayStation 2
(PS2 game)
PlayStation 2 'slimline'
(PS1 game)
PlayStation 2 'slimline'
(PS2 game)

Supported games

1–3 Players

1-4 Players

1-5 Players

1-6 Players

1-8 Players

PlayStation

1-4 Players

PlayStation 2

1-4 Players

Notes and References

  1. March 1996. In Total Control: Companies Take Aim at Gamers with New Gadgets. Electronic Gaming Monthly. Ziff Davis. 80. 16–18.
  2. Web site: PlayStation 2 accessory compatibility chart. ja.
  3. October 1997. Fantastic Four: Dare We Say, 'It's Clobberin' Time?'. Electronic Gaming Monthly. Ziff Davis. 99. 174.
  4. Web site: Rakugaki Showtime - (NTSC-J).