New PlayStation Website Unveiled in Honor of 30th Anniversary

Sony has recently unveiled a dedicated webpage celebrating the 30th anniversary of PlayStation, and it’s definitely worth a visit. The site is filled with fascinating details and offers a comprehensive timeline recounting three decades of PlayStation milestones.

One of the standout moments in the console’s storied history is the PlayStation 2. For the first time, Sony has officially confirmed that this classic console sold a staggering 160 million units. This figure had been a topic of contention within gaming communities, especially after former executive Jim Ryan casually mentioned it on the PlayStation Podcast.

The webpage provides a nostalgic journey through each PlayStation console ever released. It includes some humorous throwback advertisements, like the one pictured on the site, and the original DualShock ad that took playful jabs at rival controllers.

Making a surprise appearance on the page is PlayStation Stars, a loyalty program often criticized for being more prone to glitches than functioning smoothly. “The service continues to evolve alongside PlayStation,” notes Sony.

As you explore further, the webpage offers nostalgia for the PSP, showcasing how it was truly ahead of its era. The handheld device wasn’t just for gaming; it also played movies and MP3 music, selling over 80 million units. It boasted a range of online capabilities, including wi-fi and local multiplayer gaming via PSP-to-PSP connections, making it a remarkable piece of technology.