Sony has rolled out a brand-new webpage celebrating PlayStation’s 30th birthday, and for anyone with even a passing interest in gaming history, it’s a fascinating dive. This page features a detailed timeline that walks you through three decades of PlayStation’s evolution.
Spotlight on the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Page
Among the standout moments in PlayStation’s journey is undoubtedly the PS2’s success story. For those who kept tabs on sales figures, this one’s a big revelation: Sony officially confirmed that the PS2 sold a whopping 160 million units. This fact was the subject of much debate in gaming circles, especially after the former executive, Jim Ryan, casually threw the number out there during a chat on the PlayStation Podcast.
The webpage dedicates sections to every PlayStation console ever released, offering a nostalgic look back with some delightfully entertaining old ads. Remember the days when the original DualShock ad took playful jabs at other controllers? Those are featured too.
An unexpected addition is the PlayStation Stars program. It’s well-known among users for its hit-or-miss performance. Sony acknowledged its struggles, noting that "The service continues to evolve alongside PlayStation."
As you browse further, the webpage shines a light on how the PSP was genuinely ahead of its time. This handheld marvel, designed to handle movies and MP3s in addition to games, moved over 80 million units. It boasted an impressive set of online features for its era, including Wi-Fi and local multiplayer through ad-hoc PSP-to-PSP connectivity.
