This article will cover all PlayStation consoles available right now, their models, and almost every PlayStation model that has been launched.
For video game enthusiasts out there, I am sure that all of you may know your game consoles very well—from the 1990s to the present generation consoles.
We applaud you guys because knowing all the generations of video game consoles is something that only hardcore video game lovers will understand.
However, for those who became video game fans recently and would like to know a bit about some gaming history, we have it right here for you.
If you own a version of the Playstation video game console, we are sure that it is probably a Playstation 4 or the newest edition, which is the PlayStation 5.
So kindly join us as we take you down the road and help you get to know the predecessors of the Playstation line.
Sony Entertainment created the PlayStation line of video game consoles, and they are the most popular video game consoles in the world. So now, let us take a look at the Playstation consoles and their specs. Â
PlayStation 1
The Playstation 1 was the first Playstation video game console made by Sony. It was initially released in America in 1995 and went on to sell more than 100 million units. Its best-selling video game was the Gran Turismo game.
It had a factory price of $300 when it was introduced. It is now considered a classic in the video game industry, and one may be able to get their hands on a fairly used model if they want to go back in time and play some classic games, but that is even rare.
Price Of Playstation 1 In Ghana
Price: GHS 158.00
Specs Of The PlayStation 1
- CPU: 32-bit MIPS
- System RAM: 2MB
- Video RAM: 1MB
- GPU: 32-bit
- Resolution: 640×480
- Media: CD
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2, also known as the PS2, was the second PlayStation video game console released by Sony Entertainment. It was released in America on October 26, 2000. It was much more prominent in size than the original PlayStation and had a rectangular shape.
It is one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time, with over 158 million units sold since its release in 2000.
Price Of Playstation 2 In Ghana
Price: GHS 500.00
Specs Of The PlayStation 2
- CPU: 64-bit emotion engine
- System RAM: 32MB
- Video RAM: 4MB
- GPU: graphics synthesizer
- Resolution: 720×480
- Media: DVD, dual-layer DVD
PlayStation 3
This is the third installment in the PlayStation video game console series. This console came with a much sleeker design than the previous two.
It was also the first to go with the wireless DualShock controls that had to be charged by connecting a USB cable from the console to the controller.
It was released in America on November 11, 2006, and has sold more than 87 million units worldwide.
Price Of Playstation 3 In Ghana
Price: GHS 999.00
Specs Of The PlayStation 3
- CPU: cell- 6-core
- GPU: reality synthesizer
- System RAM: 256MB XDR
- Video RAM: 256MB GDDR3
- Resolution: 720×480
- Media: 25GB BD, 50GB dual-layer BD
Playstation Portable (PSP)
The PlayStation Portable was also commonly known as the PSP. It was the handheld version of the TV video game consoles. It was released in America in 2004. It has sold more than 80 million units so far.
Price Of Playstation Portable In Ghana
Price: GHS 800.00
Specs Of The PlayStation Portable
- CPU: MIPS 1-core
- GPU: 1-core
- System RAM: 64MB
- Video RAM: 2MB
- Resolution: LCD 480×272
- Media: 900MB UMD
PlayStation Vita
The PlayStation Vita was the successor to the PlayStation Portable and was released in 2011. It has also sold between 10 to 15 million units since its release.
Price Of Playstation Portable In Ghana
Price: 900.00
Specs Of The PlayStation Vita
- CPU: ARM quad-core
- GPU: quad-core 5XT
- System RAM: 512MB
- Video RAM: 128MB
- Resolution: OLED 960×544
- Media: 4GB cartridge
PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4 was the 4th major installment of the console line. It had a sleeker and more square-ish design compared to the PlayStation 3. It was released on November 15 in 2013. The video game console has sold over 88 million units since the time of its release.
Price Of Playstation 4 In Ghana
Price: GHS 3,300
Specs Of The Playstation 4
- CPU: the quad-core steamroller
- GPU: AMD HD 7670
- System RAM: 8GB
- Video RAM: 1GB
- Resolution: 1080p
- Media: 50GB BD
Playstation 5
The PlayStation 5 is the PlayStation series’s latest video game console from Sony Entertainment. It was released on November 12, 2020. The analyst expects it to sell well over 17 million units by the end of 2021.
Price Of Playstation 5 In Ghana
Price: GHS 8,500
Specs Of The PlayStation 5
- CPU: 8-core AMD Zen
- GPU: AMD RDNA 22
- RAM: 16GB GDDR6
- Resolution: 120FPS, 4K
FAQS
Currently, 7 gaming consoles have been released so far by PlayStation.
The first PlayStatuion was released in 1994.
The PSP console is a handheld gaming console that was developed by Sony Entertainment. This gaming console was first released in 2004 in Japan.
Conclusion
So these are all the PlayStation video game consoles out there since their introduction in 1995. But then again, we are pretty sure you know all of them since PlayStation is the most popular video game console line in the world.
