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Happy 20th birthday Playstation! Here are some of the moments that helped shape it

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IT’S HARD TO think what the videogame industry would be like if Sony wasn’t involved.

When it launched the Playstation this day twenty years ago, few could have predicted the effect it would have on the industry, both with games and their cultural influence.

While there are many many moments to choose from to mark the occasion, here are a few of the more memorable games and each console release that occurred during its lifetime.

Note: With the exception of 3rd December 1994, all dates provided are when each game or console arrived in Europe.

3rd December 1994 – It begins

Before the Playstation arrived, the biggest consoles were the Super Nintendo and the Sega Mega Drive. Both devices were reaching the end and their respective companies started working on next generation devices.

Sega tried prolonging the lifespan of the Mega Drive with two add-ons, the Sega CD and 32X, which were not only failures, but marked the beginning of the end for its console plans, while Nintendo started experimenting with Sony on a new CD add-on.

While that deal fell through, it helped paved the way for the original Playstation, which was first released in Japan this day 20 years ago before arriving in Europe and the US in September 1995.

Seven games were part of the launch including Ridge Racer and Wipeout, the latter boasting a soundtrack which included the likes of the Chemical Brothers, the Prodigy and Manic Street Preachers.

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1st November 1997 – Cementing a cultural icon

Lara Croft was already known from the original Tomb Raider, but it was the release of its sequel that cemented not only the series, but Lara Croft as an icon.

This marked the first time the series was only released on one console, the original game appearing on the Sega Saturn. Before the sequel arrived, Eidos Interactive signed a deal with Sony to make console releases for the Tomb Raider series exclusive to the Playstation. Through this partnership, three more games were released for the console.

Other series made themselves at home on the console including the Final Fantasy series, Tekken, and Resident Evil appearing on the console.

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3rd September 1998 – Games start becoming cinematic

When it came out, Metal Gear Solid was a breath of fresh air in a sea of generic action games.

The game was directed, produced and co-written by Hideo Kojima who already had experience telling stories through games like Snatcher, but Metal Gear Solid was one of the first games to expose a wider audience to such cinematic experiences.

With the combination of 3D graphics and voice acting, and the inclusion of stealth-based gameplay which added a degree of tension to the game, it was an instant hit and regarded as one of the most important games created. It would be much later until another game had the same effect.

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1st September 2000 – Rhythm games get a new lease of life 

Rhythm-based games aren’t exactly an original concept, Parappa the Rapper came out a few years earlier, but Vib Ribbon managed to do something different with it. Since the game was loaded into the console’s RAM itself, players could put in their own music CDs and play levels based on those tracks.

The concept of playing tracks that everyone knew became a feature of future games like Guitar Hero and Rock Star, and even non-music games like the GTA series which included official soundtracks.

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4th March 2000 – The PS2 arrives

The original Playstation did a great job in establishing Sony as a real competitor in the gaming space but the PS2 took this a step further.

At the time, it genuinely felt like a real jump in quality as it competed against Microsoft’s Xbox and Nintendo’s Gamecube. It also ended Sega’s console days as it prevented its last console, the Dreamcast, from gaining any real traction.

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22nd October 2001 – Grand Theft Auto gains an extra dimension 

The Grand Theft Auto was always a notorious series, despite having a well-realised and open-ended world, but until then, it operated within a top-down 2D viewpoint.

The third edition of the series brought the series into 3D and while it it was a solid effort in hindsight, it set things up for Vice City and San Andreas, two of the most iconic games to come from the series.

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22nd March 2005 – It’s all about the set-pieces

If there was one term needed to describe God of War, it’s ‘set-pieces’. The game was full of them and it never gave you a breather until you reached the end. Within moments of starting, you’re up against a giant sea monster that fills the screen and from there, it would constantly up the ante again and again.

It also had a fantastic soundtrack too, which only added to each moment.

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17th February 2006 – Games get better at storytelling

A sparse world, few cutscenes and even fewer enemies. It’s sounds like a recipe for disaster but Shadow of the Colossus packed an emotional punch.

The plot of resurrecting the one you love is clichéd, but the giant lumbering monsters you have to slay, the guilt you feel as you kill each one, and the subtle but important changes to your character were some of the reasons why it was so memorable.

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23rd March 2007 – The PS3 arrives

After the major success of the original Playstation and the PS2, there was pressure to make the PS3 even better and more successful than ever.

This console faced greater pressure not only in the form of the Xbox 360, but it had to deal with Nintendo’s resurgence in the form of the Wii. It may not have experienced the same runaway success like its predecessors, but it still played host to some fantastic games and held its own.

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26th November 2008 – User-generated content takes a step forward

It had been a long search for a mascot despite the likes of Crash, Spyro and others appearing on the console, but it wasn’t until LittleBigPlanet that Sony found one in the form of Sackboy.

Beneath the sweet exterior lay a complex level editor that has resulted in millions of user-generated levels being created, many of them going past the game’s traditional platformer roots. The game’s success resulted in another two sequels being released, the latest one only arriving last month.

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24th February 2010 – Further experimenting with storytelling

Whether your opinion on quick-time events, Heavy Rain still managed to tell a great and compelling story and at the very least, should be commended on its attempt to make storytelling interactive. The inclusion of multiple endings meant that you could justify a second or third playthrough.

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14th March 2012 – Games as an art form evolves

Similar to Shadow of the Colossus, Journey manages to cram so much into what can initially appear to be a sparse game. Your objective is to traverse the desert and make your way to a mountain in the distance, but how you get there, and meetings other players (but only being able to communicate to them via musical chimes, and the art direction makes this another emotional experience.

The game won several ‘game of the year’ awards and was even nominated for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media in the 2013 Grammy Awards.

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14th June 2013 – Cinematic gaming is redefined

Similar to what Metal Gear Solid did back in 1998, The Last of Us has set the standards for storytelling in a game, and it’s hard to see any story-focused game topping it any time soon.

Compelling lead characters and writing, and tight gameplay meant it was a memorable experience from start to finish, and stuck long in the memory after you completed it.

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29th November 2013 – The PS4 arrives

It’s barely a year old, but it’s been a good debut for the PS4. It’s sold more than 10 million consoles worldwide, outselling the Xbox One and Wii U and is currently preparing itself for the Christmas season.

While some may have criticised its launch titles (and current lineup), its success so far suggests that Sony and gamers don’t seem to mind.

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3rd December 2014 – Happy 20th birthday

To commemorate its birthday, Sony is releasing a limited edition PS4 using the same grey style from the original Playstation. This model will be limited to 12,300 units worldwide, which is supposed to reflect the launch date of the original Playstation.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:46 PM

    Oh the hours I spent, with Lara Croft stuck in a corner of the room, running at the wall……..

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:56 PM

    You remember the legend of a cheat that could make her naked? I spent hours looking for it

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:59 PM

    Nah! We have to use our imagination somehow, I just made her do handstands over and over and….

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:07 PM

    And that was only yesterday Orange ;)

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:47 PM

    Good times, not a mention of FIFA though,many a argument started, and settled over a game of FIFA!

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:59 PM

    Crash Bandicoot. Call me old fashioned, but I loved it.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:19 PM

    Greatest gaming character of all time, no comparison.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:22 PM

    I was always more of a Spyro kinda guy, but Crash was the bonafide mascot for Playstation in the early years and for good reason. Solid Snake, CJ Johnson, Isaac Clarke, Nathan Drake, Ethan Mars, Trevor Philips, Sackboy, Abe, Bruce Wayne, Gordon Freeman, GlaDos, Andrew Ryan, Captain Price, John Marston, Jimmy Hopkins, Jake Kelly…. heroes one and all in my eyes.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:00 PM

    ‘Ico’ was my favorite. It had a really limited release, but it’s one of the most amazing games I’ve ever played.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:14 PM

    I played Ico but I got stuck near the windmill and never got around to finishing it. Might just get the HD re-release and play it over Christmas.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:40 PM

    @UndercoverGarda,

    you just delivered an incredible bout of nostalgia. Thank you.
    Btw, I hope you mean the classic, WW2 Captain Price ;)

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 8:33 PM

    On your feet soldier, WE ARE LEAVING!!

    How’d a muppet like you pass selection?

    We go forward like a breath exhaled from the Earth. With vigor in our hearts and one goal in sight: We. Will. Kill him.

    This is for the record. History is written by the victor. History is filled with liars. If he lives, and we die, his truth becomes written – and ours is lost. Shepherd will be a hero, ’cause all you need to change the world is one good lie and a river of blood. He’s about to complete the greatest trick a liar ever played on history. His truth will be the truth. But only if he lives, and we die.

    Have to trust someone to be betrayed. I never did.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:43 PM

    Ps. I love you.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:07 PM

    Happy Birthday Playstation. Your d best. Regardless of what my wife says

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:59 PM

    Still have my old ps1 stored away for safe keeping

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:54 PM

    Nostalgia at its finest – I loved that Metal Gear Solid game!

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:47 PM

    Snaaaaaaaakeeeeee! MGS brilliant! Actually next time my GF gives out about playing the PS4,I think I’ll mention that I’m with her 14years but the PlayStation 20!

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:02 PM

    That old school colour scheme for the new ps4 is very cool

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:54 PM

    Lara croft – the fun I used to get out of locking the butler in the freezer haha

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:10 PM

    Mental gear solid 1 best game for ps1 and gta San Andreas for ps2..

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:12 PM

    The last of us is one of the best yet on ps3

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:20 PM

    There is no one best game for PSX there were too many games that created gaming history for PSX to name just one. What about Tekken, Gran Turismo, Final Fantasy 7, MGS, Wipeout, Resident Evil, Tony Hawk, Chrono Cross, Crash Bandicoot, Oddworld, Xenogears, Ace Combat, Syphon Filter ….. And this is only me going off the top of me head. Many more there I’m sure.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:23 PM

    Looking forward to the new mgs, if the rest are anything to go by it should be awesome.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:36 PM

    Except that mgs ground zero … Waste of money

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:38 PM

    True, it took longer to download it than complete it!

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:42 PM

    My journey brought me through the sega mega drive, ps1, ps2, Xbox 360… Countless enjoyable hours playing sonic, shinobi, golden axe, streets of rage, Fifa then pro evo and back to Fifa again, elder scrolls, mass effect, gta, fallout…

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:12 PM

    Apple 2, Atari 2600, Sega Megadrive, PlayStation 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    I’ll be lucky if I’m playing Battlefield 11 on PlayStation 7 in 2055.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:34 PM

    Playing mgs1 and san andreas for the first time are two days ill remember forever

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:39 PM

    Celebrating teenage arthritis in thumbs and an increase in child obesity! Thank you playstation.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:49 PM

    Computer games improve concentration and memory – like anything in this world ya can’t be at it all the time obviously…

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:50 PM

    Many, many people grew up playing PS and had neither affliction. I personally cherish my years spent playing video games and I will look forward to getting a PS4 from Santy on Christmas morning.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:08 PM

    Yup Bevan, I was one of those children :) Natin’ wrong with me. Just finding it hard stopping myself from going on violent shooting sprees that the media always blame gaming on….

    Started on C64, then Master system 2, PlayStation 1, Dreamcast, PS3 and thanks to the economic down turn I’m still waiting to pick up the PS4.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:16 PM

    Also,there is a special anniversary theme,free from the ps store today. Those psx jingles.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:17 PM

    Is this available on PS3 too?

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:38 PM

    Yep,tho I’m not sure about the jingles on PS3, I had a link earlier and can’t find it now.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:45 PM

    Em, good article though! =)

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:03 PM

    I’ve a PS1 Emulator on my laptop – I’d be lost without it!

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 8:24 PM

    Ratchet n clank :)

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:03 PM

    I have imported my first PSX directly from Japan right after its release over there, thing got 2 games Toshinden and Ridge Racer, paid like 900 euro or grand for it LOL..

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 10:06 PM

    Battle arena Toshinden! Oh, the memories! Great game

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:47 PM

    No thanks, I’ll stick to my Sega Megadrive.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:44 PM

    “Helped shaped it” .. do you even grammar bro?

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:53 PM

    *Hangs head in shame*

    The joy of constantly changing a heading and missing that one letter. It’s corrected, and now I’m going to go grammar as per your suggestion.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:08 PM

    Touchée Quinton.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:45 PM

    I prefer the atari 64 :)

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 5:46 PM

    Jaguar was the best console ever made

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:56 PM

    I think the release of call of duty modern warfare on the ps3 was a game changer it made online gaming on the ps what it is 2day, I think it should have got a mention.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:42 PM

    Tomb raider was just awesome

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 8:17 PM

    Abe’s Oddysee [sic.]
    GTA 1 & 2

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 11:40 PM

    No mention of tekken around here at all?!?? Marshall law FIGHT

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    Dec 4th 2014, 12:20 PM

    One of the greats.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 11:31 PM

    Final Fantasy VII <3

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:40 PM

    Sony cameras and PCBs were discovered in Israeli manufactured precision guided missiles that were use to slaughter the innocents in GAZA. Time to dump your Playstation and boycott future Sony products.

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=766882086686914&id=145097112198751&_rdr

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:31 PM

    Ffs frank. Don’t they also make cameras for search and rescue planes? Sony did not fire any missiles.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 11:27 PM

    What about ISS Pro Evolution Soccer – forced FIFA series to up their game… and surely Time Crisis is one of the best ever arcade to console transfers; the power of Playstation!

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    Dec 4th 2014, 9:07 AM

    19 years ago this Christmas, I got one. The dinosaur demo consisting of walking around doing absolutely nothing in bland 3D space even blew my mind! Haha

    Although the biggest things I’ll remember from ps1 are not things most people would even associate with it. It introduced me to Sim City, Civilization and football management sim trough Premier Manager ’98. All games better suited to pc. But we could never afford a pc in those days.

    Today I still play the latest Civ, Sim City and Football Manager on PC.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:15 PM

    Ah Resistance FOM on the PS3, how I miss thee multiplayer mode.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 11:56 PM

    Loved resident evil.
    Which they would remake it or release a new one for the ps4

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    Dec 4th 2014, 5:22 PM

    They re released in hd for ps4.

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    Dec 4th 2014, 7:55 PM

    Just watched it on the ign website.
    Can’t wait!!!!!!!!

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 8:01 PM

    I believe the story goes… Sony misrepresented the economies of scale to Nintendo, so Nintendo got into bed with greedbag Phillips leading to the 3DO (a model valve is trying to recreate with the Steambox)… And the world got the PS a handful of months later. Resident Evil was the bomb, as was Broken Sword! PC games on consoles was a real eye opener back then.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:00 PM

    I’m surprised call of duty modern warfare got no mention just for it’s online play it changed it on the ps and online would not be the same had that game not been released.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:17 PM

    Cod did not change multiplayer nor was it unique to Sony.

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    Dec 4th 2014, 8:35 AM

    I’m a PlayStation guy for life. I’ve had them all and great memories on each one.
    The Uncharted games are some of the best games out there along with The Last of Us (thanks Naughty Dog).
    Looking forward to next years new Uncharted game!

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    Dec 4th 2014, 7:49 AM

    Ratchet and Clank with the RYNO weapon. Just pure mad fun…

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 6:51 PM

    No mention of the release of call of duty modern warfare, which made online gameplay what it is today.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 7:07 PM

    I think call of duty modern warfare should get a mention just for it’s online gameplay alone changed it and it wouldn’t be as good as it is today.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 11:21 PM

    4 tvs stacked …toca touring car 4 player. Wednesday night was PlayStation night…..ooh ye those were the dayz.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 11:30 PM

    The top picture, while being a ps1, is not the original ps1 that went on the market 20 years ago. That’s the smaller, revised ps1 that came out a few years after.

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    Dec 3rd 2014, 11:50 PM

    What makes you think that? I’m pretty sure that is very first PSX on the top picture. Not just totally sure about joypad – think very first unit didn’t have analogue on it but just d-pad (+) controller.

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    Dec 4th 2014, 12:03 AM

    Well, a couple of things. 1) I’ve that version of the ps1 under my TV right now, beside my xbox 360. It has the upgraded, more attractive firmware too.

    2) I can distinctly remember the earlier model.. It was wider and had grooves or vent lines on top at either side.

    The analogue controller had concave joysticks and the dual shock had a convex joysticks. I think that’s a dual shock in the pic. None of those were available on launch I think. Maybe just the analogue.

    Think I might fire up Metal Gear Solid at the weekend…

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    Dec 4th 2014, 12:05 AM

    I posted a reply but it seems to have disappeared! The original was wider with vents basically.

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    Dec 4th 2014, 12:10 AM

    It’s grand I can see your both responses – still I think it’s the original one. They didn’t change the size of the case until ps one – significantly redesigned case. In first models they were changing stuff like ports types at the back and their layout, of course firmware too, and think added dual shock joypad as its in the picture at some stage. Think on pic console is the first one but the joypad. Anyway I’m hardly going to argue over that great memories and glad you’re into that as well :)

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