Most other game storage was 12MB, but the PS1’s were 650MB, which allowed for the immense 3D graphics and music the PS1 brought to the table.īut that did mean we had the downfall of seriously slow loading time. The discs were ground-breaking for the time. The number of games released differs greatly on who you talk to, but most say it was around 3000 titles worldwide and reached sales of almost 962 million. The last game released was the Japanese-exclusive Strider Hiryu, and in the US. The PS1 was so popular that games were still being made throughout even the PS2’s lifespan until 2006. The color had no purpose or reason apart from looking very cool and for recognition.
The discs had a black bottom and were by far the strangest color on the market. The PlayStation, throughout its life, had many names PS-X, PS1, PlayStation, and PSone. The whole concept was shaken when Nintendo started to question Sony and set up a partnership with Philips, a deplorable decision.įollowing this act of treachery, Sony went on to make the PlayStation and secured the top spot in the console war. The console named Play Station (emphasis on the space) or Super Disc would be a CD add-on to the Super Nintendo. It was initially a partnership with Nintendo, the then leading gaming console frontrunner.
The original PlayStation wasn’t actually Sony’s sole brainchild. Harsh, I know, but it summarized what the PlayStation was to me, a mature console capable of spanning all age ranges from the likes of Spyro to Grand Theft Auto, and it captured their hearts without the need for super speed servers and online co-op.Īnyway, you’re here to find out 5 amazing facts about the PS1 that you probably didn’t know. There were so many titles that swallowed much of my childhood.Īnd the option of 2-player was a savior with some games needing the second slot to even complete the game we all hate to love you, Metal Gear Solid! Ah, the PlayStation, a serious shot of nostalgia for so many people across the world, including myself.
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