Tag: console
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20 Years of PlayStation
The video game industry celebrates the 20th anniversary this December for the historic console that helped usher in CD based media to console gaming: the PlayStation. The Sony made console easily became a mainstay and brand in the late 90s, even more so with the introduction of the PS2. There is even a special edition…
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The best hardware and technical innovations from past generations
These buttons are usually found on the top of the controller and typically have a secondary function in games. Though, in first person and third person shooters, they arguably function has the main buttons. Over time, shoulder buttons have been further innovated upon with the creation of pressure triggers seen on the Dreamcast and a…
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PlayStation 2 shipments halted in Japan
That’s right, the “home console king” can finally rest. An article from Famitsu reports that shipments will cease as of December 28th, 2012 (in Japan). The PlayStation 2 began its life in March of 2000 and almost had a run of 13 years. The console is very memorable, from its extensive library to its records…
