Invented by the famous Japanese Ken Kutaragi, and created by Sony Computer Entertainment in 1994, the PlayStation is considered the most successful home console in terms of sales in the history of video games. In this article, we will tell you the little history of the PS1: what are its characteristics? Is it still in production? Zoom.
What are the specs of the PS1?
Since the introduction of the PS1, the more the years go by, the more Sony gains territory in the international video game market. At launch alone, over a million consoles were sold, in just 6 months or so. The impressive number of games on offer made the PS1 a success. What's more, this console is easy to program.
Here are the main features of the PS:
- Operating system: none;
- Processor: MIPS R3051, belonging to the R3000A family, at 33.868 8 MHz;
- Media: PlayStation CD-ROM and CD;
- Number of video games: 1817, which cost between €21 to more than €480.
Is Sony still producing the PS1 right now?
To answer this question, here is a little history of the PS1:
- 1994 : Creation of the PS1 after the launch of the PSX in 1991 and the creation of Sony Computer Entertainment in 1993;
- 1995 : PS1 launched in US, Europe, Australia and Canada;
- 1997 : Top sale of the PS1 worldwide (20 million) and release of a second version which is the Net Yaroze;
- 2000 : Release of the PS One (version of the PS1 with a smaller case);
- March 23, 2006: PS1 production ends.
In conclusion, the PS1 is no longer being manufactured, moreover, it only exists on occasion on stores or specialized sales sites. Place now at PS5 !
