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PlayStation Evolution: From 1994's Launch to PS5 Dominance

2/8/2026

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Ken Kutaragi launched the PlayStation in 1994, initiating a new era of gaming.
The PlayStation 2 became the best-selling console in 2000.
Today, the PlayStation 5 is the current leader in gaming.
Retro gamers revive the PS2 using a FreeMCBoot-enabled memory card.
The 9000 series Slim requires an extra step to load custom firmware.

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Story summary

Ken Kutaragi launched the PlayStation in 1994, initiating a new era of gaming.
The PlayStation 2 became the best-selling console in 2000.
Today, the PlayStation 5 is the current leader in gaming.
Retro gamers revive the PS2 using a FreeMCBoot-enabled memory card.
The 9000 series Slim requires an extra step to load custom firmware.