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Johnny Reborn - PlayStation 1 Port: Complete Project Summary

docs/archive/PS1_PROJECT_SUMMARY.md

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Why this file matters

Historical archive. This is older project documentation preserved for context. It is not the current source of truth, but it explains the roads that were tried.

Successfully created a comprehensive PlayStation 1 port of Johnny Reborn, the open-source recreation of the classic “Johnny Castaway” screensaver. Starting from the optimized 4mb2025 branch (350KB memory usage), we’ve implemented ~60% of the PS1 port including complete build infrastructure, input layer, and core graphics functionality.

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Outline

  • Johnny Reborn - PlayStation 1 Port: Complete Project Summary
  • Executive Summary
  • Project Journey
  • Phase 1: Research & Infrastructure (Tasks 1-8)
    1. Branch Creation ✅
    1. SDK Research ✅
    1. Emulator Setup ✅
    1. CD Image Tools ✅
    1. I/O Subsystem Study ✅
  • 6-7. Toolchain Installation ✅
    1. Docker Environment ✅
  • Phase 2: Build System (Tasks 9-10)
    1. CMake Build Configuration ✅
    1. CD-ROM Layout ✅

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