The playstation is one of the biggest names in video gaming. Its line of consoles and handheld games have helped to define an era that continues to inspire game developers with fresh ideas.
Despite being relatively new, the PlayStation 5 has already made its mark with an excellent catalogue of titles. Games like The Last of Us Part 1, Elden Ring, Marvel’s Spider-Man and God of War Ragnarok have shown just why the PlayStation 5 has a good chance to be crowned best console ever by gamers.
The original PlayStation, released in 1994, was an instant hit and cemented Sony as a major player in the console market. It was the first CD-ROM based console and heralded the move away from cartridges. It was followed by the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Portable.
A few years after the PlayStation 2’s launch, Sony unveiled the PlayStation 3, a slimmer version of its predecessor and the fastest-selling console in history. It also featured Blu-ray playback, a more powerful processor and the ability to connect to a PS Portable.
The fourth generation of PlayStation consoles introduced a more compact design and better graphics performance. It also included an impressive list of exclusive games that showcased Sony’s strength as a developer. From Horizon Zero Dawn to Ghost of Tsushima, the PlayStation 4 was a worthy successor to the PlayStation 2.