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

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

13. The white towers on the PlayStation 2 loading screen increase with the number of games you play

It is quite understandable that Dan Holmes changed his name after this famous game console. After all, the PS2 is a masterpiece for so many reasons, from its vast array of fantastic exclusives to its nifty little features – it’s not lacking in great elements.

A good example is the image of towers that appear on the loading screen. At first glance users may think they are just randomly placed, but actually represent the number of games you have played, along with how long each game has been played.

14. Playing PlayStation 4 games on PC or Mac is super easy

Users can play games from their PS4 on PC or Mac through the Remote Play feature on PS4. Just follow these simple instructions and you will no longer have to worry about the TV being stolen.

15. Extend the life of your PS4 controller

The light bars on the DualShock controller are great, but you’ll find you barely notice them while gaming. The most boring thing is that it also consumes a large part of your precious battery without getting anything.

Luckily, you can go into the PS4’s settings and turn the lights down, and save some battery life. Not exactly great…but still a bit of a relief.

16. A PS Vita has as much processing power as 236 PlayStations combined

The PS Vita is one of the most impressive handheld consoles in terms of hardware, and it’s a shame that sales haven’t been as high as expected. The first PS system was once the benchmark for measuring processing power, and surprisingly, the Vita was as powerful as the 236 PS1s combined.

But that’s not all…

17. PS1 game inventory can be stored on just 34 discs of modern PlayStation games

The PlayStation has one of the most extensive and varied game collections ever known. From children’s games like Crash Bandicoot to action titles like Metal Gear Solid, users are sure to find a game to their liking.

Fast-forward to 2018, and now the PS1’s entire game library can fit 33 Blu-Ray discs – technology used in PS3 and PS4. This makes many people think, a whole generation of gaming feels so small

18. PlayStation 1 is the first console to sell over 100 million copies

It’s not too surprising to say that Sony has already hit the 100 million sales mark that many systems strive to achieve. Although the PS3 only hit the 15 million mark, every previous generation console has reached this milestone. And PlayStation 1 is the first system to do that.

And with the current impressive PS4 sales (81.2 million units as of July 2018), it won’t be long before Sony’s latest console can reach this number.

19. Minecraft creators invited to Sony press conference at E3 with a golden PlayStation invitation

The legacy that the original PlayStation left behind is truly impressive, and to say that it’s now become a collectible is really no exaggeration. Sony understands that, and has sent out an invitation to their conference to the creators of Minecraft in an extremely classy way.

Markus Persson, better known as Notch, was given a gold PSone (an upgrade from the PS1) as an invitation to E3 2013.

20. PlayStation has personally ended the war between game boxes and game CDs

The reason why PlayStation is so important is quite obvious: the number of groundbreaking developments from this revolutionary system alone is too numerous to list. Before the PS hit the market, game boxes were a popular way to distribute games.

However, the CD-ROM technology introduced by the PS1 completely destroyed any debate about which is better CD or game box. And everyone knows who the winner is.

21. Game discs allow developers to save money on game production

One of the important reasons why game boxes are slowly fading into oblivion is that making games for this technology is quite difficult for game developers, and also entails the cost of the product.

However, with the advent of PlayStation, all worries were resolved. Instead of having to deal with the difficulty and frustration of using a game box, developers can now easily use CD-ROM technology.

This allows many new names to enter the gaming industry, leading to more new great games being created, which is a win-win, right?

22. The system finally created equality between the West and the East

For a long time, Eastern countries dominated the gaming market. The richness and variety of titles coming from here overshadows all efforts by Western game developers to make their own mark. However, the arrival of the PlayStation changed everything.

CD-ROM technology has greatly reduced the risks of game making, encouraged Western countries to step up game development, and eventually made gaming a global phenomenon, not just one region. area as before.

23. The father of PlayStation once designed the sound chip for Nintendo

Ken Kutaragi is the genius mind behind PlayStation, and although he rarely appears in public, he clearly has a passion for gaming just like the rest of us. However, like many successful characters, Kutaragi had an extremely humble beginning.

Before coming up with the idea of ​​the most revolutionary game console of all time, Ken was a sound card designer for Nintendo. His high tech prowess eventually led him to create PlayStation, and everything else in the past.

24. PlayStation was originally a partnership with Nintendo

This is interesting, isn’t it?

Nintendo had absolute faith in the game box, but Ken Kutaragi’s proposal to build a game console using CD-ROM technology, although it sounded interesting at first, was ultimately rejected.

Determined to move forward with his idea, Kutaragi decided to create a console called PlayStation without Nintendo’s help. Nintendo must be feeling very regretful right now.

25. Sony hints at working with Sega after ending its relationship with Nintendo

After ending a bad relationship with Nintendo, PlayStation decided to approach Nintendo’s rival with the desire for a sustainable partnership. And that opponent is none other than Sega.

At the time, Sega was closely following Nintendo with its own console, fueled by the Sonic series and other successful titles. However, the contract was not approved, as Sega’s Board of Directors thought that “Sony doesn’t know how to make hardware.”

And like Nintendo, Sega is now probably blaming herself for missing such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

26. Atari chief threatens to sue Sony unless they sell PlayStation for a certain price

Atari is a name in the industry that is remembered by many for bad reasons. This article will not discuss their failures in detail, but hostility towards Sony is a topic of discussion.

Sam Tramiel – head of Atari – threatened to sue Sony. His argument was that the PlayStation should sell for over $300, or else it wouldn’t be fair to other console developers. Of course, Sony ignored it and sold the PS1 for… $299.

Pretty funny isn’t it?

According to TheGamer