Born out of an ill-fated partnership between Sony and Nintendo, the Sony PlayStation rapidly became Nintendo's biggest rival. Boasting powerful 3D capabilities, high-capacity CD-ROM storage, and benefiting from Sony's deep bench of content creators, the PlayStation rapidly became an all-time great home console. Eventually offering a staggering 7,918 game titles globally, the PlayStation (later dubbed PS1) is closely associated with game franchises which are still thriving today: Final Fantasy, Gran Turismo, Madden Football, Tomb Raider, Tekken, Metal Gear Solid, and many, many more. The PS1 is frequently one of the most popular attractions at Retro Roadshow events.
One of the rarest consoles ever made, the "Net Yaroze" PlayStation was an intriguing experiment: what if gamers could develop their own PS1 games? Sporting a unique dark-gray case, the Net Yaroze PS1 can play games from any region of the world without needing a 'modchip.' The Retro Roadshow is proud to have such a unique and rare console available for attendees to experience firsthand.
Building upon the runaway success of the original PlayStation, the "PS2" brought unparalleled technical power to the home console market. A 128-bit CPU, DVD-ROM drive, internal expansion options and network capabilities all contributed to the sense that the PS2 was the ultimate home gaming system. Of course, the PS2 was also supported by an incredible catalog of fantastic games. Released at the dawn of the "HDTV" era, the PS2 looks best when viewed on a CRT television, and The Retro Roadshow is the best place to get hands-on with this incredibly fun system.
With its curvy 'piano black' case and silver accents, the PlayStation 3 exudes sophisticated elegance. Vastly more powerful than any prior home console, the PS3's catalog of games and deep multimedia capabilities made it a beloved feature of many home theaters in its heyday.