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The PlayStation's debut
The PlayStation made its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in June 1991 when Sony revealed its console, a Super Famicom/SNES with a built-in CD-ROM drive. -
The PlayStation brand created
The PlayStation brand is a series of video game consoles created and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Spanning the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth generations of video gaming. -
PlayStation 1 release
The original PlayStation released in December 1994 was the first of the ubiquitous PlayStation series of console and hand-held game devices. -
DualShock series and Sixaxis
Released in 1998, the DualShock controller for the PlayStation succeeded its predecessor, the Dual Analog, and would go on to become the longest running series of controllers for the PlayStation brand. -
PlayStation 3 release
The PlayStation 3 is the third and current iteration in the series. It competes with the Xbox 360 and the Wii in the seventh generation of video game consoles. -
Redesigned PS3 Model
Released in 2009, the redesigned model of the PlayStation 3 is the only model in production. The redesigned model is 33% smaller, 36% lighter, and consumes 34% to 45% less power than previous models. -
The PlayStation Network
The PlayStation Network is an online service with over 69 million users worldwide. -
Playstation 2 best-seller
The PlayStation 2, is the best-selling console to date, having reached over 150 million units.