PlayStation 1 (PS1) – Full History, Specs, Performance & All Versions
The Sony PlayStation 1 (released in 1994) is one of the most influential consoles in gaming history. It revolutionized the market with 3D graphics, CD-ROM media, and a legendary game library including Crash Bandicoot, Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Resident Evil, Gran Turismo.
📌 PlayStation 1 – A Quick History
Initially developed as a partnership with Nintendo, the PS1 project transformed into Sony’s first independent gaming console. Thanks to affordable hardware and powerful 3D capabilities, the console achieved over 102 million sales worldwide.
📌 All PlayStation 1 Versions
- PS1 Original (1994) – First design, large form factor.
- PS One (2000) – Slimmer, redesigned UI, lighter, more efficient.
🔥 Key Features
- Advanced 3D rendering for a 1994 system.
- Large library of more than 2,400 games.
- Iconic franchises born on PS1.
- CD-ROM game distribution enabling high-quality audio & cutscenes.
- Legendary DualShock controller.
🎮 Best PS1 Games
- Final Fantasy VII
- Tekken 3
- Crash Bandicoot
- Resident Evil 2
- Gran Turismo 2
🛠 Full Fiche Technique (PS1 Original & Slim)
- CPU: MIPS R3000A 32-bit @ 33.9 MHz
- GPU: Sony Custom – 360k polygons/sec
- System RAM: 2 MB
- Video RAM: 1 MB
- Audio: 24-channel ADPCM
- Resolution: 256×224 → 640×480
- Media: CD-ROM
- Storage: Memory Card 1 MB
- I/O: AV Multi Out, Serial, Parallel
🔌 Accessories
- DualShock Controller
- Memory Card
- Multitap (4 players)
- Light Gun