The PlayStation is a 32-bit video game console of the fifth generation. It was first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in December 1994. The original PlayStation was the first of the ubiquitous PlayStation series of console and hand-held game devices, which has included successor consoles and upgrades including the Net Yaroze (a special black PS with tools and instructions to program PS games and applications), PS one (a smaller version of the original)The PlayStation was launched in Japan on December 3, 1994, the United States on September 9, 1995, Europe on September 29, 1995, and Asia-Pacific in November 1995. In America, Sony enjoyed a very successful launch with titles of almost every genre including Battle Arena Toshinden, Twisted Metal, Warhawk, Philosoma, and Ridge Racer. Almost all of Sony's and Namco's launch titles went on to produce numerous sequels.
Manufacturer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Type: Video game console
Generation: Fifth generation
First available:
Japan December 3, 1994
United States September 1, 1995
Europe September 29, 1995
Australia November 1995
CPU: Custom MIPS R3000 at 33.8688 MHz.
Media: CD-ROM
System storage: Memory card
Units shipped : 102.49 million, including 28.15 million PS one units
Top-selling game: Gran Turismo (10.5 million)
