The PlayStation is a series of home video game consoles developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Its initial release in 1994 signalled a new generation of 32-bit consoles and helped to launch the company as a dominant force in the video gaming industry, with the series becoming one of the best-selling video game systems in history. The PS2 continued the legacy, with its release in 2000 bringing an emphasis on 3D polygon graphics and an expansion of its library to include classic titles such as Twisted Metal and Ridge Racer.
The latest release, the PlayStation 5 Pro, is a powerful upgrade for those looking to get the most out of their current-gen games. With a big graphical power jump, improved framerates and high-end graphics techniques like ray tracing, it’s a great choice for the hardcore gamer. Unlike the overhyped PS3 which was difficult for developers to program for, the PS5 Pro is developer-friendly and has an architecture that’s familiar with PCs. It also comes with the brilliant DualShock 4 controller, which is a must-have for any PlayStation fan.
The console is also a great place to play classic games, as the PS2, PSX and early models of the PS3 are backwards compatible. The PS5 can run games on both a physical Universal Media Disc (UMD) or as downloadable software on the PlayStation Store. This makes the PS5 a great option for collectors who want to enjoy their collection on the go or people who have a mix of older and new games in their collection.