Quiz: How Well Do You Know the PS1? | Push Square
The PS1 catapulted Sony into the gaming space, and kickstarted the very brand that this entire website is built upon.
The all-important console launched in 1994, and became an immediate competitor to Nintendo and SEGA's offerings. The system was wildly successful, and PlayStation established itself as a household name.
But just how well do you know the PS1 and the games that made it such a hit?
Test your knowledge with this 15-question quiz, aim for a spot on the leaderboard, and then share your score in the comments section below!
Good luck (you might need it).
The answer is 5.
Alongside the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy, two spin-off games were released on the PS1: Crash Team Racing, and Crash Bash.
The answer is 15.
The save data for most PS1 games took up a single 'block' on the Memory Card, but various titles actually required more — many more, in some extreme cases.
The answer is $299 US / £299 / ¥39,800.
The PS1's launch price was competitive at the time, with Sony reducing it quite dramatically over the course of the console's lifecycle. The smaller, redesigned PS One released at just $99 US / £79 / ¥15,000 in 2000.
The answer is Silicon Knights.
Canadian studio Silicon Knights developed Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain — which was actually published by Crystal Dynamics for the PS1.
The answer is 99.
Actually reaching level 99 in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is incredibly time consuming, as Alucard's experience gains will decrease significantly as he levels up.
The answer is 102 million.
The PS1 was discontinued in 2006 — over a decade after its initial release. It was the first console to sell over 100 million units.
The answer is SNES.
Nintendo's well-documented betrayal of Sony, in cancelling its plans for the 'Play Station' CD-ROM add-on, would fuel Sony's decision to produce its own video game console. A pivotal moment for gaming as we know it.
The answer is Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation.
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation was released just over a
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