The PlayStation (often abbreviated PS or PSone) is a 32-bit video game console of the fifth generation that was first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in December 1994.

By March 31st, 2005, the PlayStation had shipped a combined total of 102.49 million units, becoming the first video game console to reach the 100 million mark, the best game sold being Gran Turismo with more than 10 million copies

It was the first of the PlayStation series 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), PocketStation (a handheld which enhances PS games and acts as a memory card), PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and of course THE PlayStation 3.

Its famous green triangle, pink square, red circle and blue cross are recognizable by every fan of this amazing console!