PlayStation: the rise of a retro video game icon
, by Bruno Desjardins, 1 min reading time
Discover the history of Sony's retro PlayStation consoles: PS1, PS2, and PS3. Legendary machines that revolutionized video gaming.
Sony entered the video game arena in 1994 with the first PlayStation, and never looked back. A look back at the consoles that revolutionized gaming.
The PlayStation 1 (PS1) (1994)
The PS1 changed video gaming forever. By focusing on CD-ROM and 3D, Sony attracted a more mature audience with titles like Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, and Crash Bandicoot. The PS1 sold over 100 million units worldwide.
The PlayStation 2 (PS2) (2000)
The best-selling console in history with over 155 million units sold. The PS2 benefited from a colossal game library: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Shadow of the Colossus, God of War, Kingdom Hearts... Not to mention its integrated DVD player, which made it an essential multimedia device.
The PlayStation 3 (PS3) (2006)
With its Blu-ray player and impressive computing power, the PS3 marked Sony's entry into the HD era. The Last of Us, Uncharted, LittleBigPlanet... these are just some of the franchises born on PS3 that still drive PlayStation's strength today.
Why collect retro PlayStations?
First and second-generation PlayStation consoles are highly sought after by collectors today. Their games, often available at affordable prices, offer hundreds of hours of retro fun.
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