Official UK PlayStation Magazine Issue 55 With Demo (SCED‑01829) – February 2000

Includes Original Euro Demo 55 (Disc 37 / Volume 2)

Official UK PlayStation Magazine Issue 55 was published by Future Publishing in February 2000, and is instantly recognisable thanks to its striking Resident Evil 3: Nemesis cover featuring Jill Valentine. This preserved copy includes the original Euro Demo 55 (SCED‑01829).

Magazine Highlights – Issue 55

• Cover Feature – Resident Evil 3: Nemesis A major review of Resident Evil 3, focusing on Jill’s escape from Raccoon City, Nemesis encounters, and Capcom’s shift toward faster, more aggressive survival‑horror pacing.

• Gran Turismo 2 – Huge Review A deep dive into Gran Turismo 2, exploring its expanded car roster, track list, tuning systems, and simulation improvements.

• Early PlayStation 2 Teasers Previews of early PS2‑era titles, including:

  • Duke for PS2

  • Tekken Tag Tournament

  • First Unreal engine shots

  • Early hardware speculation

• Additional Features & Coverage:

  • Quake II full guide

  • Spider‑Man preview

  • Theme Park World

  • Premier Manager 2000

  • Dukes of Hazzard

  • GTA2 – all cities mapped

  • F1 2000 early info

  • Late‑1999/early‑2000 hardware news and editorial features

• Original UK Price: £4.99

Included Demo Disc – Euro Demo 55 (Disc 37 / Volume 2)

Demo Disc Included — Complete and Original Disc Code: SCED‑01829 — CD 37 / Vol. 2

This disc is remembered for its strong lineup of racing, music‑creation, and flight‑combat demos — and for spotlighting Formula 1 ’99 on the jewel‑case artwork.

Playable Demos

• Formula 1 ’99

• Music 2000

• Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere

• Additional racing, action, and arcade demos across the disc lineup

Video Footage

• Rolling previews of late‑1999 and early‑2000 releases

• Promotional clips for sports, action, and flight titles

Historical Context

Issue 55 captures a pivotal moment in early‑2000 PlayStation culture:

• Resident Evil 3 was one of the biggest PS1 releases of the winter season, and OPM’s review helped cement its reputation as a faster, more cinematic entry in the franchise.

• Gran Turismo 2 was dominating conversation as one of the most ambitious racing games ever made.

• The magazine’s PS2 previews reflected growing anticipation for Sony’s next‑generation console, with early glimpses of Tekken Tag and Duke Nukem’s next‑gen outing.

• Ace Combat 3, Music 2000, and Formula 1 ’99 showcased the PS1’s genre diversity at the turn of the millennium.

• Demo discs remained essential, offering a hands‑on preview of the biggest titles of early 2000.

Issue 55 stands as one of the most content‑rich and nostalgia‑heavy OPM releases of the era — a perfect snapshot of the PS1’s final months before the full arrival of the PlayStation 2.

Availability Notice

We have every magazine and every demo disc from Issue 1 through Issue 66 available for purchase. These will be listed for sale individually over the coming days and weeks. This note is only to inform buyers of upcoming availability — it does not imply that Issues 1–66 are included with this specific listing.