Sony PlayStation
1995 SonyGeneration 5
Sony's entry into console gaming changed everything. The PlayStation brought CD-ROM gaming, 3D graphics, and mature content to the mainstream. With iconic franchises like Final Fantasy VII and Metal Gear Solid, it dethroned Nintendo's dominance.
1363
Total Games
1995
Release Year
Want to play PlayStation games on a handheld?
We compared PS1 emulation across 11 handhelds with published testing. 10 of them handle it, and the page lists them cheapest first with a source on every rating.
Which handheld runs PS1?Technical Specifications
Processor
32-bit R3000A MIPS processor at 33 MHz
Memory
2 MB main RAM, 1 MB video RAM
Media
CD-ROM discs
Graphics
GPU capable of 360,000 textured polygons per second
Audio
24-channel ADPCM audio
PlayStation games
10 titles catalogued. Games with their own page are the ones published emulation testing names directly.
| Title | Year | Developer | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy VII | 1997 | Square | RPG |
| Metal Gear Solid | 1998 | Konami | Stealth, Action |
| Gran Turismo | 1997 | Polyphony Digital | Racing, Simulation |
| Resident Evil | 1996 | Capcom | Survival Horror |
| Crash Bandicoot | 1996 | Naughty Dog | Platformer |
| Tekken 3 | 1998 | Namco | Fighting |
| Ridge Racer | 1994 | Namco | Racing, Arcade |
| Tony Hawk's Pro Skater | 1999 | Neversoft | Sports, Extreme |
| Tomb Raider | 1996 | Core Design | Action, Adventure |
| Castlevania: Symphony of the Night | 1997 | Konami | Action, RPG |
Questions about the PlayStation
- When was the Sony PlayStation released?
- The Sony PlayStation was released in 1995 by Sony. It is a generation 5 console with a library of roughly 1363 titles.
- What are the PlayStation specifications?
- Processor: 32-bit R3000A MIPS processor at 33 MHz. Memory: 2 MB main RAM, 1 MB video RAM. Graphics: GPU capable of 360,000 textured polygons per second. Audio: 24-channel ADPCM audio. Media: CD-ROM discs.
- Can you emulate PlayStation games on a retro handheld?
- 10 of 11 handhelds with published testing run PS1 well enough to play. The cheapest is the Miyoo Flip at around $60. Every rating traces to testing by someone who had the hardware.
- Which PlayStation games are covered here?
- 10 titles: Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Gran Turismo, Resident Evil, Crash Bandicoot, Tekken 3, Ridge Racer, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Tomb Raider, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- • Originally started as a Nintendo partnership project
- • First console to sell over 100 million units
- • CDs held 650MB compared to cartridges' 4-32MB
- • The DualShock controller introduced analog sticks and rumble