8 Retro Video Game Consoles You Should Definitely Play In 2020
5. Sony PlayStation
Technology and entertainment giant Sony’s 1994 debut in the home gaming console market was an unabashed smash hit for the Japanese company.
With sales of over 102 million units, the PlayStation was an alarmingly good first attempt by Sony at releasing a home games console, creating the blueprint for Sony systems for decades to come.
Featuring a dual thumbstick controller (eventually), CD based media, interchangeable memory cards and a ridiculous library of games, the PlayStation’s dominance was absolute in its day.
Available today for a mere £25-£35 and ubiquitous with online sellers and retro gaming outlets, the system practically pays for itself in sheer entertainment value.
Its library of games is enough to make Sony blush with embarrassment, and it is not difficult to identify the DNA of modern gaming in the PlayStation’s back catalogue.
For example, see if any of this rings a bell:
Gran Turismo, Grand Theft Auto, Doom, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Ridge Racer.
No? Okay, let’s try again:
Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy VII-IX, Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus, Spiderman, Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, Metal Gear Solid...
Not only a huge global seller with an amazing back catalogue, but its ease of use and excellent controller make a compelling argument for picking up a 25 year old system whilst we wait with bated breath for the PS5.