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The original PlayStation was the first of Sony's now well-established brand of video game home consoles. Launched in 1994, it went on to shift more than 100 million units before being retired in 2006.

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PlayStation (Original)
Brand
Sony
Storage
512 KB ROM (BIOS storage)

Resolution
256×224 to 640×480
Original Release Date
September 9, 1995
Hardware Versions
PlayStation (Original), PS1
Original MSRP (USD)
$299, £299
Weight
3.2 lbs
VR Support
No
Ports
2x Controller Ports, 2x Memory Card Ports, A/C In, Serial I/O (SCPH-100x to 900x), AV Multi Out, RCA Composite (SCPH-100x to 5000), Parallel I/O (SCPH-100x to 750x), S-Video out (SCPH-1000)
HDR Support
No
Dimensions
63.5 x 275 x 190 mm
Processor
LSI CoreWare CW33300-based core

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