PlayStation (PSX) is a 32-bit home video game console manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was first released in Japan in 1994, and subsequently released in other regions of the world throughout 1995. The PSX was the first console in the PlayStation family, and its success helped to establish Sony as a major player in the video game industry.
The PSX has a wide library of critically acclaimed and commercially successful games, including many that are considered to be among the best video games ever made. Some of the most popular and well-regarded PSX games include Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, and Silent Hill. These games helped to define the genres of role-playing, stealth, survival horror, and psychological horror, respectively, and they continue to be enjoyed by gamers today.