Playstation
A video game console from Sony that was introduced in 1995 (see PlayStation). PlayStation uses a 32-bit MIPS CPU and has a large selection of games available for it. The PS2 and later versions use a Blu-ray drive for playing movies and games. A slim portable version of the PlayStation was released in 2001 as the PS Portable, and the PlayStation 3 (PS3) used a much faster processor for games and a high-definition TV output.
The PS1 had a relatively weak launch line-up at first, but the game library grew and the console became a behemoth in modern gaming. It made video games cool for a generation that had never picked up a controller before, and its games such as Tekken, Crash Bandicoot, Metal Gear Solid and Gran Turismo have left legacies that continue three decades after the console’s debut.
The latest iteration of the PlayStation, the PS5, is a true powerhouse. Its fast solid-state storage has slashed loading times, and its immense processing power has allowed it to render the environments of titles such as The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima in stunning detail. It also supports 4K resolution gaming and boasts a performance mode that allows games to run at 120fps. The PS5 can play old PlayStation games via backward compatibility, and the digital-edition of the console allows you to download classic titles from the PlayStation Store. You can also purchase physical copies of these games, which allow you to re-sell them or lend them to friends.