PS1 debuted in 1994 in Japan and a year later in North America. It was followed by PS2 in 2000, which was probably the last good year for PS1, although the support of the game continued. It made sense because PS2 could play PS1 games, which was a smart accessory to the console.
1994 is definitely the most important year of the console, given that Sony has finally entered the race on the console, but it had no impact on western fans. So by removing the 1994, what years were the best for PS1 outside Japan? What functions, games or peripherals have been added to become the necessary console? These years will be evaluated on the basis of the impact on the PS1 library, mostly in North America.
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1995
The year of the opening in North America
The year of the PS1 start in North America was not filled with unforgettable games at the time, although many of them franchise franchises. Rayman, twisted metal, and Tekken would continue as a huge series on PlayStation hardware, along with other systems. Gex There was another platform next to Rayman, who had his fans.
In Japan there was some remarkable release that Western people would not see until 1996, including Suicoden and Over. The most interesting of these western weddings was Arc guy. The first game was released in 1995 in Japan and the three main games PS1 would hit North America until 2002 VIA Arc of Lada collection. Overall, it was great to see that Sony would enter the console wars and help establish some great franchises.
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2000
PS1 gets redesign
As in 1995, 2000 was an important year for hardware launch because PS1 won the redesign and a cheaper price. PSONE was a more compact system Ao a year later Sony released the official screen PSONE LCD, which effectively changed the system to a complete unit. It wasn't as portable as their future hardware, PSP, but many fans treated him like a portable round of the house or on trips.
Due to the fall in the price, PS1 was more attractive as a system than ever, especially with years of games until then, many of them also with a significant decline in prices. But 2000 was not about mixing new and old. Although 2000 was at the end of the console life, many great sequels and original games were released. Story Vagrant, Mega Man Legends 2, Spyro: Year of Dragon, and Final Fantasy 9 They all stand out.
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1996
Playing with friends
PS1 players could participate in the 1995 North America in 1995 Tekken. However, they were limited to two games, because it is all that PS1 did. In 1996, Sony Apcesory released Multitap, which expanded games over two. They were not released in 1996, but include some great examples of games with multiple accessible multitap Crash Team Racing, Hot Shots Golf, NBA Jam Tournament Edition, and Twisted Metal 3.
In addition to accessories, it was an amazing year to establish a franchise. Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Crash Bandicoot, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Jet Moto, and Revelation: Persona All made their debut in 1996. On the Japanese side they got some good games that would not appear in North America until 1997 as Mega Man 8, Vandal Hearts, and Wild arm.
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1999
A diverse list of new series
The multitap was an important accessory for PlayStation fans, but in 1999, players in Japan were exclusive: PocketStation. This small device, similar to the size of the Tamagotchi, worked with certain games such as Final Fantasy 8which was also released in 1999. Although it was not revolutionary, it can explain why it remained exclusive to Japan. On the front of Sony Her and other third -party publishers, they worked hard on the sequel and founded franchises in 1999.
Ape Escape, Medal of Honor, Siphon Filter, Silent Hill, and For the skater of Tony Hawk They all started in 1999 and offered players something else from the Nazis to skateboarding around the city. Chrono Cross, The Legend of Dragoon, profile Valkyrie, Parasite Eva 2, and Legend of Mana Everyone debuted in Japan in 1999, but until 2000 they would not see the light of the West. One of the Her Odver 1999, which is worth mentioning, again as Japanese exclusive, was PepsimanAlthough the game was mostly in English.
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1998
Stealth reborn
1998 was a great year for Stealth Games on PS1, especially with two standouts. Metal gearbox He brought the series back in full force from NES Days and revolutionized the genre and narration on PS1. The second remarkable game was Tenchu: Stealth Assassinswho also did not manage his narration. Stealth Mechanics, however, was bloody and more satisfactory to turn the prey of shadows like Ninja.
Parasite Eva, Xenogears, and Brave swordsman Musashi There were three brand new potential Squaresoft franchises, which actually hit their step during the PS1 era. Spyro drag and Middle Ages There were also two new PS1 franchises, along with great sequels as Crash Bandicoot: Warped and Resident Evil 2. It was a sequel to one of the greatest years of all time, but 1998 was enough in itself.
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1997
Perhaps the most important year of all time
1997, no matter what experience players wanted on PS1, was Banger. First, a dual analog driver was introduced, followed by a DualShock controller, the second one launched in Japan first before arriving in North America in 1998. New games and re -erase in the future were very used by DualShock, such as very much as Ape escape and Resident Evil: Director's Cut – Dual Shock Version. 1997 was also the year when Sony launched their largest set of discount set, which lasted until the generation of PS4.
CASTLEVANIA: Symphony of the Night is remarkable for reinforcing the genre of Metroidvania, Gran Turismo was a first -class racing franchise and Oddworld: Abe's Oddyee He was a small platform Puzzler. The 1997 edition boss was Final Fantasy 7who redefined the franchise for the new generation thanks to his playing, narration and graphics. One last shout goes Grand Theft Autowhich was launched on PC platforms and PS1 in 1997 in Europe, followed by North America in 1998.
