PlayStation is a video game console developed and marketed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is the successor to the original PlayStation console and is the fourth home console in the PlayStation series.
PlayStation is a brand of video game consoles created and developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is the most successful video game console brand in the world, having sold over 450 million units since its launch in 1994. The PlayStation brand consists of four home video game consoles, as well as a media center, an online service, a line of controllers, two handhelds and a phone, as well as multiple magazines.
The first PlayStation console was released in Japan in December 1994. It was the first console to use CD-ROMs as its primary storage medium, and it was the first console to feature 3D graphics. The PlayStation was also the first console to feature a DualShock controller, which allowed for two analog sticks and two shoulder buttons. The PlayStation was also the first console to feature online gaming, with the launch of the PlayStation Network in 2006.
The PlayStation 2 was released in 2000 and was the first console to feature backwards compatibility with the original PlayStation. It was also the first console to feature DVD playback, and it was the first console to feature an internal hard drive. The PlayStation 2 was the best-selling console of all time, with over 155 million units sold.
The PlayStation 3 was released in 2006 and was the first console to feature a Blu-ray drive. It was also the first console to feature motion control, with the launch of the PlayStation Move in 2010. The PlayStation 3 was the first console to feature a built-in web browser, and it was the first console to feature 3D Blu-ray playback.
The PlayStation 4 was released in 2013 and was the first console to feature 4K video playback. It was also the first console to feature a dedicated social media platform, with the launch of the PlayStation Network in 2014. The PlayStation 4 was the first console to feature virtual reality, with the launch of the PlayStation VR in 2016.
The PlayStation brand has been a major success for Sony, and it has become one of the most recognizable brands in the world. The PlayStation brand has been a major influence in the gaming industry, and it has helped to shape the way that video games are played and enjoyed.