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PlayStation

The first console to be released by Sony Computer Entertainment, the PlayStation (also known as the PSX or the PS1/PSOne), is a member of the fifth generation of video game consoles. The PlayStation was the first console to properly utilize high-quality CD-ROM content, with an entire library switching from classic cartridge-based games. The console marked the beginning and/or high point of many significant franchises such as Metal Gear Solid, Crash Bandicoot, Tomb Raider, and Final Fantasy VII. The PlayStation was redesigned in 2000 to release a budget-friendly model, the PS One.

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PlayStation (Original)

Brand
Sony
HDR
No
Original Release Date
September 9, 1995
Original MSRP (USD)
$299.99
Weight
3.2lb (1.5kg)

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