Playstation turns 20

*TigerClaw* · 09-09-2015, 07:05 PM

Today, the Playstation turns 20 years old in the US, I'm sure many of you, besides me, had a Playstation when it first came out.

http://kotaku.com/the-playstation-tu...e-m-1729552881

*Prowler* · 09-09-2015, 07:11 PM

Way to make me feel old, buddy

Never owned a PS1. In fact, I didn't get the chance to play a PS1 game until this year. My family had a Sega Saturn and later a Nintendo a 64 when I was a kid. The PS1 must have been a great console for its time as well, and sadly I doubt I'd enjoy most of its classics considering this was in the early 3d period. Maybe I'd enjoy cartoonish looking games such as Crash Bandicoot, though.

*Storm Eagle* · 09-09-2015, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Today, the Playstation turns 20 years old in the US, I'm sure many of you, besides me, had a Playstation when it first came out.

http://kotaku.com/the-playstation-tu...e-m-1729552881

A part of me wishes I had it since I went with the N64, even though I did genuinely enjoy that. So I'd have owned both. I bought the PS2 to make up for that though.

*CyberCubed* · 09-09-2015, 08:56 PM

The PS2 and PS3 had some of the greatest games of all time.

PS1 games have aged poorly and most of the big ones have or are getting remakes (Resident Evil 1 and 2, MGS, FFVII, etc.)

*chrisdude* · 09-09-2015, 09:04 PM

Christmas of 96. I'll never forget it. My first games were Tekken 2 and NBA Live. I still have it.

Favorite games: Vigilante 8, Tekken 2, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Chrono Cross (still my favorite RPG), Street Fighter Alpha 3 (still my favorite Street Fighter), CyberTiger

*Netkeeper* · 09-09-2015, 09:18 PM

I got a PS1 as a kid specifically to play Spyro the Dragon. I ended up getting all three games and little else for the system.

...Not actually sure why and how I still have my PS1 and the box it came in, too.

*Prowler* · 09-09-2015, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The PS2 and PS3 had some of the greatest games of all time.

PS1 games have aged poorly and most of the big ones have or are getting remakes (Resident Evil 1 and 2, MGS, FFVII, etc.)

I kinda wanted to play FFVII even with outdated graphics, but I guess I'll just wait for the remake.

**DarthRaphael** · 09-10-2015, 08:37 AM

To think, the Playstation was created because of a failed partnership with Nintendo to create a CD add-on for the SNES.

I bought one to play games like Tekken and Twisted Metal.

~~Leo656~~ · 09-14-2015, 11:58 PM

Man, that takes me back. I didn't really give a sh*t at first, I had a SNES and an N64 so I was set, but then my buddy showed me WCW vs. The World and I'm like, "OK, I'm gettin' me one."

FF7 and MGS defintiely clinched it too. My sister got it for me for my Birthday in 1997. Good times. I never really picked up a ton of games for it but I played it to death regardless. Poor thing was struggling to stay alive by the time I got a PS2. Then some asshole stole it anyway so I never even got to give it a proper burial.

People stealing my video game sh*t has been a sad but strongly recurring theme in the story of my life, incidentally. It's happened to me like five separate goddamn times.

*Storm Eagle* · 09-15-2015, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Man, that takes me back. I didn't really give a sh*t at first, I had a SNES and an N64 so I was set, but then my buddy showed me WCW vs. The World and I'm like, "OK, I'm gettin' me one."

FF7 and MGS defintiely clinched it too. My sister got it for me for my Birthday in 1997. Good times. I never really picked up a ton of games for it but I played it to death regardless. Poor thing was struggling to stay alive by the time I got a PS2. Then some asshole stole it anyway so I never even got to give it a proper burial.

One of my friends had his PlayStation stolen from him on our senior ski trip (which I didn't go on), but then it was returned to him.

Also, even though I never owned one, I'd say that my best memory of it was seeing PlayStation ads at bus stops. I don't think any video game systems were ever advertised that way before then. That's when I knew things were somehow changing for video games for the better.

Toitlefan · 09-15-2015, 12:42 AM

20 years? I would have guessed Sega or SNES was 20 years ago. Just another indicator that I am getting old.
I just recently bought a used PS1 to replace my original which has been acting up and only plays about half of my games anymore. I sat down to "try" a few games to make sure it worked...3 hours later I was pretty sure it worked

Twisted Metal 2 and Resident Evil 2 sucked me right in. The only thing that is disappointing is the gun for games like Area 51 and Crypt Killer is not functional with newer HD TVs. I'm almost considering buying an old tube tv just so I can play those and duck hunt again.

*Krutch* · 09-15-2015, 09:47 AM

Metal Gear, Twisted Metal, Silent Hill

*ssjup81* · 09-15-2015, 05:00 PM

Funny....the PSX turns 20 and it's all Nintendo's fault.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 09-15-2015, 10:58 PM

yay! happy Bday Playstation

~~Ninja Arnold~~ · 11-01-2015, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Today, the Playstation turns 20 years old in the US, I'm sure many of you, besides me, had a Playstation when it first came out.

http://kotaku.com/the-playstation-tu...e-m-1729552881

Yeah good times with Gex Gecko and Crash Bandicoot. Happy birthday to the PlayStation.

*Netkeeper* · 11-01-2015, 01:21 AM

Why the hell are you bumping old threads like this?

09-09-2015, 07:05 PM	#1
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Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	I got a PS1 as a kid specifically to play Spyro the Dragon. I ended up getting all three games and little else for the system. ...Not actually sure why and how I still have my PS1 and the box it came in, too. __________________

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09-09-2015, 07:11 PM	#2
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Way to make me feel old, buddy Never owned a PS1. In fact, I didn't get the chance to play a PS1 game until this year. My family had a Sega Saturn and later a Nintendo a 64 when I was a kid. The PS1 must have been a great console for its time as well, and sadly I doubt I'd enjoy most of its classics considering this was in the early 3d period. Maybe I'd enjoy cartoonish looking games such as Crash Bandicoot, though.

09-09-2015, 08:56 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,894	The PS2 and PS3 had some of the greatest games of all time. PS1 games have aged poorly and most of the big ones have or are getting remakes (Resident Evil 1 and 2, MGS, FFVII, etc.)

09-09-2015, 09:04 PM	#5
chrisdude Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,708	Christmas of 96. I'll never forget it. My first games were Tekken 2 and NBA Live. I still have it. Favorite games: Vigilante 8, Tekken 2, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Chrono Cross (still my favorite RPG), Street Fighter Alpha 3 (still my favorite Street Fighter), CyberTiger

09-14-2015, 11:58 PM	#9
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Man, that takes me back. I didn't really give a sht at first, I had a SNES and an N64 so I was set, but then my buddy showed me WCW vs. The World and I'm like, "OK, I'm gettin' me one." FF7 and MGS defintiely clinched it too. My sister got it for me for my Birthday in 1997. Good times. I never really picked up a ton of games for it but I played it to death regardless. Poor thing was struggling to stay alive by the time I got a PS2. Then some asshole stole it anyway so I never even got to give it a proper burial. People stealing my video game sht has been a sad but strongly recurring theme in the story of my life, incidentally. It's happened to me like five separate goddamn times.

09-15-2015, 12:42 AM	#11
Toitlefan Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: MA Posts: 293	20 years? I would have guessed Sega or SNES was 20 years ago. Just another indicator that I am getting old. I just recently bought a used PS1 to replace my original which has been acting up and only plays about half of my games anymore. I sat down to "try" a few games to make sure it worked...3 hours later I was pretty sure it worked Twisted Metal 2 and Resident Evil 2 sucked me right in. The only thing that is disappointing is the gun for games like Area 51 and Crypt Killer is not functional with newer HD TVs. I'm almost considering buying an old tube tv just so I can play those and duck hunt again.

09-15-2015, 09:47 AM	#12
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	Metal Gear, Twisted Metal, Silent Hill

09-15-2015, 05:00 PM	#13
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	Funny....the PSX turns 20 and it's all Nintendo's fault.