Top: The original model (1994) with the PlayStation Controller and Memory Card Bottom: The smaller, redesigned PS One (2000) with its DualShock Controller and Memory Card
Lifespan
1994–2006 (12 years)
Introductory price
¥39,800, US$299, £299, F1,490, DM599
Discontinued
WW: 23 March 2006
Releasing at $299 in 2000, the PlayStation 2 took Sony's expanding collection of home gaming consoles into the 21st century with a real spark. Providing a robust software design, the PS2 is the best-selling video game console to date, having captured the imagination of gamers of all ages.From the standard PS1 console valued at around $15 to the rare Net Yaroze edition fetching up to $3000, the range is quite broad. For collectors and gaming enthusiasts, the PS1 represents not just a piece of gaming hardware but a significant chapter in the history of video gaming.
How much did the ps3 cost on launch day : Two hardware configurations were also announced for the console: a 20 GB model and a 60 GB model, priced at US$499 (€499) and US$599 (€599), respectively.
How much did the PS1 sell
According to Sony, the original PlayStation's final sales total sits at 102.4 million, with over 960 million software units sold.
How much is a PS6 : Price speculation suggests a potential range of $399-$499, considering historical pricing trends for PlayStation consoles. Rumored features include built-in wireless charging, VR integration, revamped UI, lightweight design, and digital-only version.
US$399.99
PlayStation 4
The original PlayStation 4 console with a DualShock 4 controller
Lifespan
2013–present
Introductory price
US$399.99, €399.99, £349.99
Discontinued
JP: January 5, 2021 (all models except Slim)
Units sold
106 million (as of December 31, 2019)
US$249.99
PlayStation Portable
Original model (PSP-1000)
Lifespan
2004–2014
Introductory price
US$249.99
Discontinued
NA: January 2014 JP: June 2014 PAL: December 2014
Units sold
80–82 million
How much does a PS6 cost
$399 to $499
While we wait to hear a potential release window, insights from Sony and analysts suggest a potential launch in 2028. The PS6 price remains uncertain, but if true to form, a range of $399 to $499 seems likely. The PS6 may feature a custom-designed processor and a next-gen graphics card supporting 8K resolution.An error has occurred
Console
Year
Original Price
Atari Jaguar
1993
$249
PlayStation
1995
$299
Sega Saturn
1995
$399
Nintendo 64
1996
$199
US$399.99
PlayStation 4
The original PlayStation 4 console with a DualShock 4 controller
Release date
NA: November 15, 2013 PAL: November 29, 2013 JP: February 22, 2014
Lifespan
2013–present
Introductory price
US$399.99, €399.99, £349.99
Discontinued
JP: January 5, 2021 (all models except Slim)
According to Price Charting, the PlayStation 2 Slim currently (as of 10/28/18) goes for $49.24 without the box it came in, $64.46 if the system is complete in the box, and $197.59 if it is brand new in the box (never used). PS2 and PS2 Slim will probably be worth more in a few decades.
How many PS1 sold in 1996 : Sony launched the PlayStation in Japan in December 1994. The product debuted in North America in September 1995. By December 1996, Sony had shipped nearly 3 million units in North America, while worldwide shipments were about 9 million units.
Will PS6 happen : Sony's PlayStation 6 release anticipated with sparse details available. Potential PS6 release speculated for late 2026 based on Sony's release history. Rumored features include built-in wireless charging, enhanced VR integration, and potential digital-only option.
Is it worth buying a PS5 in 2024
The Verdict: PlayStation 5
For most players, the PS5 is still a compelling choice of console in 2024. A catalogue of exclusive games – many of them truly unmissable experiences – gives the PS5 a slight edge over the (technically more powerful) Xbox series X.
According to Sony, the original PlayStation's final sales total sits at 102.4 million, with over 960 million software units sold.“We are expecting the PS5 Pro to be released in late 2024 — a year later than the equivalent PS4 Pro in its lifecycle. “With that logic, we believe Sony is looking to extend PS5's life cycle, with PS6 most likely to launch in 2028.”
How much was the N64 at launch : US$199.99
Originally intended to be priced at US$250, the console was ultimately launched at US$199.99 to make it competitive with Sony and Sega offerings, as both the Saturn and PlayStation had been lowered to $199.99 earlier that summer. Nintendo priced the console as an impulse purchase, a strategy from the toy industry.
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PlayStation (console)
Releasing at $299 in 2000, the PlayStation 2 took Sony's expanding collection of home gaming consoles into the 21st century with a real spark. Providing a robust software design, the PS2 is the best-selling video game console to date, having captured the imagination of gamers of all ages.From the standard PS1 console valued at around $15 to the rare Net Yaroze edition fetching up to $3000, the range is quite broad. For collectors and gaming enthusiasts, the PS1 represents not just a piece of gaming hardware but a significant chapter in the history of video gaming.
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How much did the ps3 cost on launch day : Two hardware configurations were also announced for the console: a 20 GB model and a 60 GB model, priced at US$499 (€499) and US$599 (€599), respectively.
How much did the PS1 sell
According to Sony, the original PlayStation's final sales total sits at 102.4 million, with over 960 million software units sold.
How much is a PS6 : Price speculation suggests a potential range of $399-$499, considering historical pricing trends for PlayStation consoles. Rumored features include built-in wireless charging, VR integration, revamped UI, lightweight design, and digital-only version.
US$399.99
PlayStation 4
US$249.99
PlayStation Portable
How much does a PS6 cost
$399 to $499
While we wait to hear a potential release window, insights from Sony and analysts suggest a potential launch in 2028. The PS6 price remains uncertain, but if true to form, a range of $399 to $499 seems likely. The PS6 may feature a custom-designed processor and a next-gen graphics card supporting 8K resolution.An error has occurred
US$399.99
PlayStation 4
According to Price Charting, the PlayStation 2 Slim currently (as of 10/28/18) goes for $49.24 without the box it came in, $64.46 if the system is complete in the box, and $197.59 if it is brand new in the box (never used). PS2 and PS2 Slim will probably be worth more in a few decades.
How many PS1 sold in 1996 : Sony launched the PlayStation in Japan in December 1994. The product debuted in North America in September 1995. By December 1996, Sony had shipped nearly 3 million units in North America, while worldwide shipments were about 9 million units.
Will PS6 happen : Sony's PlayStation 6 release anticipated with sparse details available. Potential PS6 release speculated for late 2026 based on Sony's release history. Rumored features include built-in wireless charging, enhanced VR integration, and potential digital-only option.
Is it worth buying a PS5 in 2024
The Verdict: PlayStation 5
For most players, the PS5 is still a compelling choice of console in 2024. A catalogue of exclusive games – many of them truly unmissable experiences – gives the PS5 a slight edge over the (technically more powerful) Xbox series X.
According to Sony, the original PlayStation's final sales total sits at 102.4 million, with over 960 million software units sold.“We are expecting the PS5 Pro to be released in late 2024 — a year later than the equivalent PS4 Pro in its lifecycle. “With that logic, we believe Sony is looking to extend PS5's life cycle, with PS6 most likely to launch in 2028.”
How much was the N64 at launch : US$199.99
Originally intended to be priced at US$250, the console was ultimately launched at US$199.99 to make it competitive with Sony and Sega offerings, as both the Saturn and PlayStation had been lowered to $199.99 earlier that summer. Nintendo priced the console as an impulse purchase, a strategy from the toy industry.