On September 10 , 1995, the original PlayStation left Asia and began its colonisation of the gaming world.
We’re all itching to get our hands on the next generation of gaming, whether you reside in the church of Sony or Microsoft. Soon, the PS5 will arrive in homes, the fifth chapter of a long, life-defining journey for millions across the globe.
The PS1 was first released in Japan on December 3, 1994. More than eight months later, the console plotted its course to North America, before expanding to Europe and Australia soon after. Its release, competing against the Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64, made history.
Immediately, people went crazy for the console. With an intense focus on 3D, aimed at people between the ages of 12 and 24 and retailing at an attractive $299 with 17 games available at launch, stores across the US were quickly running out. With the festive season on the horizon, they flew off shelves faster than you could say PlayStation.
Nostalgia, it’s delicate but potent. However, there’s no rose tint in remembering the euphoria of the console’s opening theme; the twinkly, bass-layered intro, transforming from orchestral into something far more experimental. For those 15 seconds, reality fades into the synth.
