PlayStation: Fun facts to know as Sony’s console turns 30

(FILES) This photograph shows a PlayStation 1 console and controller, in Vraiville, northern France, on November 20, 2024. On Dec 3, 1994, the PlayStation was released in Japan, Sony's first foray into the video game market then dominated by Sega and Nintendo. A global success, particularly with a more adult audience, which has propelled the Japanese manufacturer to the rank of major player in the sector. — AFP

TOKYO: Since 1994, PlayStation’s five consoles have changed video game history. From the development of the controller to scuffles at stores to Saddam Hussein’s military, here are five interesting things to know:

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