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When talking about video game consoles, Sony's PlayStation is most likely the first item that comes to mind. 579.9 million PlayStation consoles have been sold since 1994 as of June 2023.
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The PlayStation 1 discs had by far the strangest color on the market. Which color were they?
Black
Blue
Pink
Purple
49% got this right
The color had no purpose or reason apart from looking very cool and for recognition.
2
Which year was the PlayStation Network (PSN) launched?
2006
1998
2014
2022
46% got this right
PSN allows PlayStation users to connect with friends, play online multiplayer games, and access digital content.
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48 random squares
Which PlayStation introduced Blu-ray technology?
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 2
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
49% got this right
With its built-in Blu-ray player, the PlayStation 3 became popular for gaming and home entertainment.
4
What's the name of the PlayStation Virtual Reality headset?
PlayStation VR
Index VR
Quest Pro
Vision Pro
72% got this right
PlayStation VR provides immersive gaming experiences that transport players into virtual worlds.
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48 random squares
Which video game franchise is NOT a PlayStation exclusive?
Tomb Raider
Bloodborne
Ratchet & Clank
Returnal
50% got this right
The first entry in the series Tomb Raider was released in 1996 for PC, PlayStation and Sega Saturn.
6
Who is credited as the father of the PlayStation?
Ken Kutarag
Hideo Kojima
Hironobu Sakaguchi
Shigeru Miyamoto
17% got this right
Ken Kutarag had previously worked on the Super Nintendo sound chip in secret while employed by Sony.
7
Which company did not take part in developing PlayStation's Cell processor?
Intel
IBM
Sony
Toshiba
25% got this right
Developed by Sony, Toshiba, and IBM, an alliance known as STI, cell is shorthand for Cell Broadband Engine Architecture.
8
What does the Sony PlayStation logo represent?
Unity and Convergence
Unify and Conquer
Uniqueness and Courage
Utility and Confidence
25% got this right
The "P" and "S" logo was designed, by Manabu Sakamoto, to intertwine the initials symbolize unity and convergence.
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48 random squares
What are the symbols on the buttons of the PlayStation remote?
△, ○, X, □
None of the above
X, A, B, Y
Y, B, A, X
89% got this right
The ○ and X represent "yes" and "no", respectively. The △ symbolizes a point of view and the □ a sheet of paper.
10
How many PlayStation consoles have been released?
5 —
14
— 20
94% got this right
In total, 14 PlayStation consoles have been released since 1995. This includes Slim and portable models.
