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Earlier in the 1990's, much-hyped systems from companies like 3DO, NEC and even the console veteran Atari had failed in the Sega and Nintendo-dominated console market. Given these products ' unfortunate ends, and the relative stranglehold that the Nintendo and Sega systems had on the marketplace, the Playstation looked like it would probably misfire as so many others had before.
The Playstation proved to be in the right place at the right time, however. Powered by a slick, multi-million dollar ad campaign, a stronge lineup of games, and the fact that the system itself was well-designed and successful console of the '90s, selling more than 70 million units worldwide---almost 30 million in North America alone. Put into perspective, nearly one American in 10 owns a Playstation. In the six years since its original Japanese release, over 4,000 software titles have become available for the systen worldwide.
Though the Playstation has been around for over half a decade, it shows few signs of yielding market share to either Nintendo or Sega, each of which has debuted new systems since the PlayStation launch. The Sony console has consistently had the highest-selling games, with strong original titles and an impressive line of third-party games, with strong original title and an impressive line of third-party games. Among the most popular titles are the Final Fantasy series of RPGs (role-playing games), the skateboard game Tony Hawk: Pro Skater, and the platform games featuring the console's most prominent mascot, Crash Bandicoot.
Buyer Guides
- Nintendo Wii gives you a great way to bring family and friends together for immersive gaming experiences thanks to its unique Wii Remote controller. Instead of just mashing buttons, you shake, swing, and otherwise move the Wii Remote to control games. The Wii Remote also has an arm strap, just in case you get into the action a little too much. Nintendo Wii is also WiFi capable, meaning you can use your handheld Nintendo DS as an additional game controller. Wildly popular Nintendo Wii game franchises include Super Paper Mario, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Resident Evil. Nintendo Wii can also play your Nintendo GameCube video games.
- PlayStation 3 is designed to sit at the center of your digital media center. It comes fully loaded with an upgradeable hard drive (20GB for a basic setup and 60GB for premium setups), built-in WiFi, a Blu-ray drive for playing Blu-ray movies, and an HDMI port for high-definition output to your HDTV at resolutions up to 1080p. It will play standard DVDs as well. PlayStation 3 is designed to sit at the center of your digital media center. It comes fully loaded with an upgradeable hard drive (20GB for a basic setup and 60GB for premium setups), built-in WiFi, a Blu-ray drive for playing Blu-ray movies, and an HDMI port for high-definition output to your HDTV at resolutions up to 1080p. It will play standard DVDs as well.
- Xbox 360 tops the original Xbox with better graphics, faster processors, and extended networking capabilities. Designed to be a multimedia center, Xbox 360 gives you the ability to add hard drive upgrades for additional movie and music storage capabilities. Xbox Elite 360, a version introduced with a smooth black case, was the first to include a 120GB hard drive and HDMI for HD output.
- Xbox 360 can play standard DVDs. To play HD DVD movies, consider the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player add-on.
- Take Your Video Game System on the Road Gaming on the go has never been more fun. With high-resolution graphics, action-packed games, and built-in WiFi for mobile multiplayer gameplay, the Sony PSP, Nintendo DS Lite, and Nintendo DS can deliver hours of entertainment.
- Play games and surf the Web with a sleek portable. Nintendo DS Lite packs all the features of Nintendo DS in a slimmer package. It weighs 20% less than the original and comes in several colors, including polar white, onyz black, and coral pink.
- Sony PSP (short for PlayStation Portable) delivers true multimedia experiences on the go. It boasts graphics on par with the PS2 and a 4.3-inch widescreen display so you can enjoy them, as well as built-in WiFi so you can play against other PSP gamers. With Sony PSP, you can also play UMD movies, surf the Web, and upload videos, music, and photos to enjoy anywhere.
