Sony’s original PlayStation wasn’t just a game console but a full-blown cultural reset. While it would go on to spar with Microsoft’s Xbox in later generations, the PS1’s earliest battles were against ...

Every console brings something unique to the table. Some consoles lead the charge in trends that ultimately become the norm, as was the case with the very first PlayStation and CD-ROMs. The ...

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Why it matters: Console users who prefer physical media have become increasingly concerned in recent years as the industry deemphasizes discs in favor of digital distribution. The emergence of the ...