PlayStation History: Every Console, Handheld and Classic Game

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From the original PlayStation that launched in Japan in 1994 through the PS4 era, this hub traces how Sony's consoles and handhelds evolved and which games defined each generation. It is built for collectors, returning players and anyone trying to figure out what still runs on the hardware sitting under their TV.

What you'll find here

Home console generations

Each machine from the PS1 to the PS4 gets its own coverage of launch context, notable hardware revisions and what made it stand apart from its rivals.

PSP and PS Vita

Sony's two handhelds get their own guides covering their strongest libraries, their quirks and why both still have a devoted following among portable players.

Backwards compatibility explained

Find clear answers on which discs, digital purchases and console models play older games, including the early PS3 units that ran PS2 titles natively.

Classic games worth revisiting

Retrospectives look back at landmark releases and long-running series, with practical advice on the best ways to play them today on original or modern hardware.

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