More info about PlayStation
There were several generations of PlayStation console. Each generation has its own technical specifications. Some summary of the history of each PlayStation console and their features.
PlayStation/PSOne Conceived originally as a new console created through a business partnership between Sony and Nintendo, and later Sony and Sega, the PlayStation is one of the fifth generation consoles and was released in 1995. During 2000, it was replaced by a smaller redesign, named the PSOne, which was to avoid confusion with Sony’s PlayStation 2 console released at that time. It is the first console to use CD format as previous and current generation consoles used cartridges.
PlayStation 2 The PlayStation 2 was released November 2000 by Sony as the direct successor to the original PlayStation, competing with the Sega Dreamcast, Microsoft’s Xbox and the Nintendo GameCube. The PlayStation 2 is the bestselling gaming console of all time, selling over 150 million units from its release to 2012. Sony later released a smaller, slightly revised models called the Slimline in 2004. The PlayStation 2 offered backwards compatibility with original PlayStation games and also included the ability to play multiplayer games over the internet using broadband internet connection and a special PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor, whereas later consoles such as the Xbox and PlayStation 3 use designated online services.
PlayStation 3 The PlayStation 3 was released late 2006/early 2007 and replaced the PlayStation 2 as the flagship console from Sony. It is the first console to use Blu-Ray format discs and was also the first PlayStation console to introduce social gaming services, in the form of the PlayStation Network, PSN. In 2009, a revised Slim model was released which boasted more efficient power consumption and a quieter cooling fan. This was followed by the Super Slim model in 2012. The PlayStation 3 was the first console in the PlayStation series to introduce the use of motion-sensing technology through its Sixaxis wireless controller. The PlayStation 3 was originally offered with either a 20 GB or 60 GB hard drive, but over the years its capacity increased and the Super Slim model offered 500 GB storage.
PlayStation 4 Released by Sony on the 15th February 2013 in North America, the PlayStation 4 is part of the eighth generation of game console along with Microsoft's Xbox One and The Nintendo Wii U. A new feature offered by the PS4 is the Sharing of gaming experience through Live Broadcasting and Share Play features as well as a free video editing application called ShareFactory. The menu interface also introduced several new features including third-party services and multitasking. The PS4 outputs 4K and also supports VR. You can sell your PlayStation 4 for up to £620.
