It was released in Japan on 3 December 1994, followed by North America on 9 September 1995, Europe on 29 September 1995, and other regions following thereafter. As a fifth-generation console, the PlayStation primarily competed with the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Saturn.

Launching in Japan on December 3 rd 1994, the first PlayStation console became an instant hit and went on to be the breakout product of E3 1995 and launch later that year to huge success …

The home video game with the highest known sales in 1995 was Dragon Quest VI, despite only releasing in Japan. The Super Famicom was the best-selling game console in Japan, while the North American Super Nintendo was the best-selling console in North America.

Sep 9, 2010 · Fifteen years ago, the gaming landscape was changed forever. Sony – an electronics manufacturer that was well established in many realms – decided it was time to try its corporate hand in the...

Oct 5, 2022 · With that in mind, we look back at all the PlayStation consoles and handhelds ever released. Related: Every Xbox console, and when they released. The original PlayStation was released in the USA on...

Nov 2, 2022 · 1995 was kind of a messy year in console gaming. In North America, the biggest events were the launches of the Sega Saturn and the Sony Playstation with their unusual 4 month release gap. On top of that, the whole Virtual Boy debacle unfolded throughout this year.

Sep 29, 2010 · The global PlayStation family is celebrating a very special birthday this September. On 29 September, 1995, the original PlayStation console launched across Europe with games likes Ridge Racer and WipEout.

1995 was a common year beginning on a Sunday. 9 September: The Playstation is launched in North America. [1] 29 September: The Playstation is launched in Europe.

Jun 2, 2010 · 1995 was a significant year for the games industry: the first PlayStation console was released, we saw glimpse of the future when the DVD was unveiled and the Los Angeles Convention Centre hosted the first Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3.

"Whatever you're thinking... it's not enough," was the motto with which Sony presented its latest creation, the PlayStation, at the Technical Workshop held in a London hotel last January 19 and 20.