Super NES CD-ROM System
1991 (unused prototype)
The PlayStation was originally planned as a CD-ROM based peripheral for the Super Nintendo, developed in a partnership between Nintendo and Sony. But when the contract with Nintendo failed, this project was abandoned and later Sony started to produce it's own console.
PlayStation
1992–1994 (pre-launch)
Several prototype designs were considered before the final logo was chosen.
1994–2006; 2018–present (PlayStation Classic)
Add a photo to this galleryThe 20th logo on the pre-launch design table was chosen.
The console was discontinued in 2006. By that time, PlayStation 2 was on market for 6 years and PlayStation 3 was about to premiere.
1994–2006 (Japan) SCEI
1995–2006 (North America and South America) SCEA
1995–2006 (Europe) SCEE
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