History of development of the PS game system

Looking back at the cult console line – PlayStation.

Sony launched the PlayStation brand in 1994, and since then, the company has released four major console versions, all of which feature groundbreaking variations.. PlayStation now accounts for 78% of Sony’s total profits, and the company just released a Pro version in November. Let’s take a trip back in history to look back at the entire process of making the console line. this PlayStation cult before PS 5 comes out.

PlayStation

The original PlayStation was released in Japan on December 3, 1994. It quickly became the first console to sell more than 100 million units. The 5th generation console version has always competed with the Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64 in the mid-90s.

The catalyst for the launch of this console came from an unsuccessful partnership with Nintendo, when Sony was in talks about building an add-on for the Super Nintendo. In terms of configuration, PlayStation will include a dual-speed CD-ROM drive, a dual-core CPU with 2MB of RAM along with 1MB of video RAM with graphics that can provide up to 360,000 polygons per second.

The early PlayStation played an important role in moving the industry away from 2D graphics into 3D real-time rendering. The use of the compact disc format allows it to shoot in high fidelity for full-motion video, something the rival N64 is trying to do in the limited space of its disc case.

Speaking of memory, the PlayStation doesn’t have an internal hard drive. Instead, saving games requires the use of a memory card, which is almost useless at only 128KB in size.

It is worth mentioning that the PlayStation is not originally sold with a DualShock controller. In addition, the original PlayStation controller lacked a thumbstick and force-feedback technology. Sony later released the first DualShock controller in 1997, which added these features.

Competitors: Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64

Popular games: Resident Evil series, Tekken series, Dead or Alive, Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy VII/VIII/IX, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, Gran Turismo, Chrono Cross, Spyro the Dragon, PaRappa the Rapper.

PSone

Continuing the tradition of releasing miniature versions of the console, Sony released the PSone on July 7, 2000. In addition to being compact, this version also has a rounded corner design. It also updated the graphical user interface.

PlayStation 2

Originally released in Japan on March 4, 2000, the PlayStation 2 has become the best-selling console to date, selling over 155 million copies within 12 years. PS 2 belongs to the 6th generation console, competing with Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox. After all, PS2 has placed its foot on the top of this race thanks to the size of its library – with more than 2,000 titles.

The PS 2 was launched with an Emotion Engine CPU, featuring a 294.9 MHz single-core processor. It has 32MB RAM and 4MB video RAM. The PS 2 was backward compatible with most early PS games as well as the DualShock controller, which was also quite rare at the time. It was also the first console to support DVD – this, in addition to allowing the game to have more resources, also allowed the PS2 to watch DVD movies. In addition, this is also the first console to support USB ports, which will help support the combination of the PlayStation EyeToy camera, which will be released in 2003.

Although the console version allows users to insert an additional 40GB hard drive, it still only uses memory cards. However, unlike the PlayStation, which uses a 128KB card, the PS 2’s storage capacity reaches 8MB. PS 2 also introduced the DualShock 2. While still using a cord, this controller has a color difference compared to the DualShock 1 with a jet black tone, tighter and more sensitive buttons.

Competitors: Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox.

Popular games: Grand Theft Auto III/Vice City/San Andreas, Final Fantasy X, Devil May Cry, Suikoden series, Metal Gear Solid 2/3, Twisted Metal Black, Silent Hill series, Jak and Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper, Kingdom Hearts I/II, Katamari Damacy, God of War I/II, Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec.

PS 2 Slimline

In September 2004, Sony continued its strategy of releasing a compact version of the console with the launch of the PlayStation 2 Slimline. Not only is the system smaller, but it also runs quieter and adds an Ethernet port.

PlayStation 3

Originally released on November 11, 2006 in Japan (launching in North America a week later), the PlayStation 3 has sold over 80 million copies worldwide and competes with the Microsoft Xbox360 and Nintendo Wii. At $599.99, it was the most expensive console in the system at the time, but it was also the first console with a Blu-ray drive and it was also cheaper than most standalone Blu-ray players. when it hits the market.

The important part of PS3 is the exclusive Cell Processor chip. Sony designed the chip in collaboration with Toshiba and IBM. However, the CPU became the subject of controversy among developers because of the difficulty of programming it. The chip consists of 7 cores with a speed of 3.2GHz. The PS3’s graphics use a 550MHz Nvidia RSX Reality Synthesizer GPU, with 256MB of VRAM. The PS3 is also the first PlayStation in the system to support HDMI and 1080p output.

Early versions of the PS3 were backwards compatible with PS2 games, this is also because Sony incorporated a PS2 processor inside the chassis. To cut costs, Sony later removed the feature shortly after its launch.

PlayStation 3 has built-in Wi-Fi and comes with a 20GB internal hard drive. It also allows users to install their own HDD.

In addition, this console also marked the birth of the PlayStation intranet, allowing players to download games and use video applications such as Netflix and Youtube. Additionally, the PS3 also introduced the company’s PlayStation Plus service, which offers players early access to betas and game discounts.

PS 3 also launched the DualShock3, a wireless version of Sony’s first energy-efficient controller. And on top of that, the DualShock 3 includes motion-sensing technology. Following the success of the Nintendo Wii, Sony released the Move motion Controller for the PS3 in 2010.

Competitors: Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360.

Popular games: The Last of Us, Grand Theft Auto IV/V, Uncharted 2/3, LittleBigPlanet, Red Dead Redemption, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, God of War III.

PlayStation 3 Slim

Sony released the PS3 slim in September 2009. Not only has it been reduced to just over a third of the size and lighter, but the Cell chip has also been moved to a new 45nm manufacturing process to accommodate the compact, it also consumes less power, is cooler and runs better. quieter than the original version. The Slim version has removed the power switch on the back of the console. The console also added a new PS3 logo with the font changed from the original.

PlayStation 3 Super Slim

The PlayStation 3 super slim, released in September 2012, marks the first time that Sony has made a second design version of the same main console.

Here, Sony no longer uses a drive with a disc tray on the front. Instead, the chassis was reworked to incorporate the slide with the optical drive, which had to be located on the top of the console. Not only is it thinner than its predecessor, it’s also 3 pounds (1.36 kg) lighter than the PS3 Slim.

PlayStation 4

Released in North America on September 15, 2013, and sold over 1 million copies on its first day of release, making PS 4 the best-selling console within 24 hours to date.

PS4 marked the first time Sony released a console with a CPU based on the x86 architecture as we often see on gaming PCs. Specifically, it uses a processor developed by AMD, a 1.6GHz 8-core x86-64 Jaguar CPU accompanied by 8GB of GDDR5 RAM, which helps to share the integrated Radeon GPU.

PS4 also introduced the ability to upload and share gameplay footage. The Share button has been added to the DualShock 4 controller to facilitate this, in addition, the handle has also received significant design changes and has an additional headset and mic port.

PS4 is paving the way for PlayStation VR support later this year.

Competitors: Nintendo Wii U, Microsoft Xbox One.

Popular games: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Bloodborne, Infamous: Second Son, Until Dawn.

PlayStation 4 Slim

PS 4 Slim continues Sony’s tradition of launching with a smaller, lighter design and this console also replaces sharp edges with soft rounded corners. There are also some upgrades including the addition of 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and USB 3.1 support.

This version is more powerful, has a better cooling system and runs quieter than the original. So what is the biggest limitation? It is the absence of an S / PDIF optical audio port.

PlayStation 4 Pro

PS 4 Pro was released on November 10, 2016.

Unlike Sony’s tradition, the PS 4 Pro version gives us a deep impression because of its massive appearance. This console will still be based on the Polaris GPU that has doubled in power from 1.84 teraflops to 4.2 teraflops. In addition, Sony claims that the Pro version will support 4k gaming. The console is also backward compatible with the PS4, and Sony says developers have added more processing power to bolster 1080p fidelity.

Since the 3rd anniversary of the original PS4’s release, the Pro version has signaled a step away from the traditional 5-7 year console life cycle we’re used to and into a faster rhythm of console development.