Sony Playstation, 1997
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Artifact Overview
Sony's PlayStation became a driving force in the home video game market. Released in the U. S. in 1995, PlayStation adopted compact disc rather than using the then-standard cartridges to create the gaming experience. A CD's increased storage space opened up a larger, virtual 3-D world to explore. Gamers approved and over 100 million original PlayStation consoles were sold.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Video game
Date Made
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in Japan for Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc., Foster City, California.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
99.178.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Inscriptions
Console: PLAYSTATION / PLAYSTATION / UNDERGROUND
Back of console: U1182143/MODEL NO./SCPH-5501
Controller: SONY / PLAYSTATION / SELECT / START
Memory Card: MEMORY / CARD / PERFORMANCE / FOR THE PLAYSTATION
Product literature: SONY / PLAYSTATION / INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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