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PlayStation 1 (also known as PS1 or PSX)
- Manufacturer: Sony Computer Entertainment
- Release Date: December 3, 1994 (Japan) | September 9, 1995 (North America)
- Price: £299, $391.38
- Units Sold: Over 102 million worldwide
- Life Span: 1994-2006
- Media Format: CD-ROM
- Successor: PlayStation 2 (PS2)
- Key Features: *Introduced 3D polygonal graphics to home consoles *Used CD-ROMs instead of cartridges, allowing for larger, more detailed games *Supported memory cards for game saves *Known for its distinctive gray design and iconic startup sound
- Best Selling Game: Gran Turismo, 10.85 Million Sold (Original IP)
- History: Sony was originally supposed to make an innovative console with the company Nintendo, however, when it came to the announcement of their partnership, Nintendo announced a different partnership with Sony's enemy Panasonic. Sony, humiliated, decided to make their own system: "The Playstation". The Playstation was the first console to ship over 100 Million units, which it had reached nine years after it's launch date. On April 25th, 1997, Sony announced the first controller to use analog (Dual stick) for it's console "Playstation".
Sony Playstation E3 1995 Watch Here
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