PlayStation (Original)
- Brand
- Sony
- HDR Support
- No
- Original Release Date
- September 9, 1995
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $299.99
- Weight
- 3.2lb (1.5kg)
The first console released by Sony Computer Entertainment, the PlayStation was the first to properly utilize high-quality CD-ROM content. The console marked the beginning and/or high point of many significant franchises, including Metal Gear, Crash Bandicoot, Tomb Raider, and Final Fantasy.
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