The document summarizes the evolution of PlayStation gaming consoles over three generations. The original PlayStation 1, released in 1994, could only play games and audio CDs without internet or USB connectivity. The PlayStation 2, released in 2000, added DVD playback, online connectivity, and backwards compatibility with PlayStation 1 games. The most recent PlayStation 3, released in 2007, featured wireless motion controllers, improved graphics, media player functionality that also enabled it to serve as a Blu-ray player, and USB ports for connecting additional devices.
2. PlayStation 1The Playstation 1 is the first playstation gaming system released in December of 1994. It could only play games and audio CDs. It didn’t have any internet connection or usb ports. Now it seems like a very basic model but back then it was a very high tech gaming device. It was unhandy and loud compared to gaming systems we have today.
3. PlayStation 2The Playstation 2 was the second playstation gaming system released in October of 2000. The Playstation 2 has many advances from the playstation 1. These include the ability to play DVD’s, get online, it has USB ports and can play both playstation 1 and playstation 2 games. It was the first video game console to have DVD playback functionality included out of the box. It was sleek and noiseless and came with dual shock remotes.
4. PlayStation3The Playstation 3 is the most recent playstationand undoubtedly the most innovative of the three. It was released in March of 2007 in Canada and was a national hit! This model features wireless motion sensing controllers as well has wireless internet “playstation network”. Its graphics have advanced immensely making things so much more life like. The ps3 has a media player and actually doubles as a blue ray player. Additionally It has usb ports so you can plug in your iPod and other devices.