For video game enthusiasts out there, I am sure that all of you may know your game consoles very well—all the way from the 1990s to the present generation consoles. We applaud you guys because to know all the generations of a video game console is something that only hardcore video game lovers will understand.
However, for those that became video game fans recently who would like to know a bit about some gaming history, we got it right here for you.
If you own a version of the Playstation video game consoles, 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.
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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 you want to go back in time and play some classic games, but that is even rare.
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.
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 since sold more than 87 million units worldwide.
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
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.
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 15million units since its release.
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 for 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.
Specs Of The Playstation 4
CPU: 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 latest video game console from Sony Entertainment in the PlayStation series. It was released on November 12, 2020. The analyst expects it to sell well over 17 million units by the end of 2021.
Specs Of The Playstation 5
CPU: 8-core AMD Zen
GPU: AMD RDNA 22
RAM: 16GB GDDR6
Resolution: 120FPS, 4K
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.
