26 interesting things you didn’t know about PlayStation (Part 1)

From partnerships with Nintendo and Sega, to near bankruptcy – the history of the PlayStation from Sony is actually quite interesting.

The PlayStation has become one of the most powerful gaming consoles in the industry since the first console was released in 1994 (in the West, however, 1995). Sony has hit a huge goldmine that has made them the absolute dominant name in the handheld game console market – and that throne has not been overthrown to this day. The number of gamers who consider PlayStation as their favorite choice alone is a staggering number, and it is not natural that the gaming franchise is so famous – its vast store of exclusive games, along with steps. The leapfrog and ownership of hardware technology has created a brand image so solid that many feel that it is impossible to surpass this company.

However, even the most loyal PlayStation fans can’t brag about knowing everything about the console, there are simply too many small details that many people don’t notice. And here are 26 coolest things about PlayStation that you probably didn’t know.

1. Each icon on the handle has its own meaning

The icons on the PlayStation controller have become a legend, and every loyal gamer, no matter what system they use, knows how important they are in the modern era of gaming.

And in fact, each of those symbols was created with a meaning of its own.

This was revealed in an interview with Teiyu Goto, who designed the first PS controller. According to him, the O and X buttons represent “Yes” and “No” respectively, in Western countries it is the opposite. Meanwhile, the Triangle button represents the player’s point of view, and the Square button represents an image of a map.

2. You can remap buttons on PS4

Speaking of buttons, a nifty thing you might not know about the PlayStation 4: users can directly change the function settings of each button, just like on a PC.

This is very convenient for certain games.

Although most games today have many different control configurations for consoles, sometimes they don’t suit the player’s taste at all. And to solve this problem, they can create a system of buttons themselves.

3. PlayStation 2 is the best-selling system

Many people tend to underestimate the importance of the PS2 in making Sony famous in the sixth generation of gaming consoles.

But in fact, it holds a record that other systems can’t even dream of breaking.

With total sales of more than 155 million copies, PlayStation 2 is the name honored to hold the title of best-selling console ever. And second with 154 million copies is the Nintendo DS, which is really amazing, isn’t it?

4. The announcement of the development of PlayStation 3 created an extremely strong outcry

E3 is one of the biggest gaming events of all time, but it’s also where many of the saddest and most angry moments are made. And one of the most famous moments was the launch of PS3.

Then there are the games for the new system that are not interesting at all, plus a hefty price tag, Sony’s E3 2006 is the thing that many loyal gamers want to forget the most, all due to a bunch of “crap”. ‘ was laid out right before their eyes.

5. Sony lost $300 for every PlayStation 3 sold in the first 3 years

One of the main reasons why the price of the PS3 was so high was that it had the best technology at the time, but unfortunately it was also extremely expensive, causing Sony to raise the price of its products. $100 more than its competitors. However, even that is not enough to cover the loss because Sony lost $300 for every PS3 sold during the 3 long years since its launch.

6. PlayStation 3 can still beat Xbox 360 outside of the West

Even with its not-so-great debut, it’s quite commendable for the PS3 to still be able to compete with the Xbox 360 and win, even though Sony launched its product a year later than Microsoft. While the Xbox 360 still captures a sizable chunk of the North American market, that hasn’t stopped Sony from reaching the top of the console industry.

The difference in sales isn’t significant (360 over PS3 by only 200,000), but it’s the PS3’s attractive looks that make it a more popular choice outside of Western territories.

7. The technology that makes up PlayStation 3 is used by the US Air Force (US Air Force) to build a Supercomputer

If you’re wondering how advanced the technology used in the PS3 is, here’s the answer. That’s right, doctoral professors at the US Air Force Research Institute (AFRL) used a total of 1,730 PS3s to create the 33rd most powerful Supercomputer in the world. This is because the Cell processors in this device were considered revolutionary at the time.

8. Setting “Enable HDMI Device Link” on PlayStation 4 is quite useful

The PlayStation 4 is yet another technological surprise, although many believe it lags a bit behind the Xbox One X’s hardware. But the user-friendly features the device offers are superb. Much better, one of the examples is the option “Enable HDMI Device Link”.

With this setting enabled, your PS4 and TV will be virtually in sync. For example, PS4 will immediately start up when you turn on the TV, pretty convenient, right?

9. This console’s mascot was originally something called “Polygon Man”.

In the PlayStation era, the mascot representing the console was the big draw. Nintendo’s mascot is perhaps best known for its plumber Mario, and Sega is Sonic the blue hedgehog. What about Sony? …. It’s an extremely ugly purple face made of polygons.

Fortunately, this idea was dropped, and Sony instead opted for a cute Crash Bandicoot image. But not everyone likes the idea of ​​this sly rat as the mascot for this big brand.

10. PlayStation CEO Ken Kutaragi hates Crash Bandicoot

Crash Bandicoot is one of the most famous icons of the PS1 era. Games bearing this character’s name are still quite popular today, especially through the fact that the first parts of the game were completely remade so that fans can relive their childhood.

However, no matter how popular or beloved Crash Bandicoot is, there is still one person who always hates the idea of ​​​​putting this character as a mascot. This person is none other than Ken Kutaragi, CEO of PlayStation.

11. Entering characters on PS4 just got easier through Motion Control

This article has covered the user-friendliness of the PS4 already, but this feature in particular cannot be ignored. The big boys at Sony have made sure that the limitations of using the DualShock controller are as minimal as possible.

One of the ways to achieve this is to simplify character input through the DualShock controller. Now instead of sitting patiently searching and typing each letter, gamers can use motion control and make everything so easy.

12. A gamer named “Dan Holmes” officially changed his name to “PlayStation 2” in 2002.

Do you like playing game? The answer is definitely yes, but to what extent? Rather, what are you willing to do to show your boundless love for gaming? Because there is definitely someone who has succeeded, so to speak too success in this regard.

There was once a man named “Dan Holmes” before he officially changed his legal name to “PlayStation 2” in 2002 to prove how much he loved his console.

According to TheGamer

26 interesting things you didn’t know about PlayStation (Part 2)