PS1

The PS1, also known as the PlayStation 1, is Sony's first PlayStation console. Featuring a disc drive, the system was a host to many popular game series like Final Fantasy, Crash Bandicoot, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, and many more.

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Brand
Sony
Original Release Date
September 9, 1995
Hardware Versions
PS1
Original MSRP (USD)
$299, £299
Weight
3.2 lbs

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Sony's original PlayStation had some fantastic games, and these still hold up.

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This Final Fantasy 9 Character Shows Us How to Make Old Tropes Fresh Again

Final Fantasy 9's Freya Crescent doesn't get the screentime a playable character deserves, but her storyline with her lost love still stands strong.

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Ubisoft's original side-scrolling platformer Rayman officially makes a comeback after more than 30 years since its debut in the gaming industry.

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Rayman Creator Hints That a Remake of the Original Game is Planned

Rayman series creator, Michel Ancel, drops a hint that makes the prospect of the series' debut getting a remake more likely than ever.

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8 Classic PS1 Games That Feel Unplayable Today

These once-beloved PS1 classics now feel clunky and frustrating, showing how far game design has evolved since the ’90s.

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The PlayStation 1 featured a wide variety of quality RPGs, and these are the ones that stand out as the best releases for each year of its life.

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PS1 Games That Deserve The FF7 Remake Treatment

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A newly announced game bears so many similarities to Square Enix's Parasite Eve that some are calling it an unofficial remake.

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No matter how many times they are played, these PS1 games never get old.

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Reasons Why The PS1 Is The Greatest Console Ever

After going above and beyond expectations, is Sony's original PlayStation the greatest video game console ever made?

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These legendary PlayStation 1 games were great for their time, but they have aged poorly over the years.

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25 years ago today, Neversoft developed what was the first 3D Spider-Man title and is now one of the wall-crawler's most celebrated games of all time.

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30 Years Later, Chrono Trigger’s Influence Extends Across All Time Periods

Widely considered one of the best games ever made, Chrono Trigger remains just as relevant and vital 30 years after its debut.

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Final Fantasy Dev Baffled by Nostalgia for PS1's Low-Poly Graphics

A game industry veteran who worked on everything from Chrono Trigger to Final Fantasy 10 offers a blunt perspective on PS1 graphics nostalgia.

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One gamer takes to social media to share with the community a few nostalgic PlayStation items they discovered while decluttering.

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7 PS1 Games That Pushed The Console's Limits

The PS1 was a huge step up from the 16-bit era; here's a list of games that pushed the console in various ways.

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Rumor: Dragon Quest 7 Remake Planned by Square Enix

A remake of Dragon Quest 7 might be in the works at Square Enix, whose latest Dragon Quest remake from 2024 continues to sell well.

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Final Fantasy 9 is enjoying a massive multimedia celebration for its 25th birthday, but the gifts that were expected to be the main event are absent.

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