isaiah's technology rant :flushed: hahaha

sorry i. love technology in general a ton. rentry.co/spraypaint


........... PS section!

........... Xbox Section!


other sections TBA



1994 original PS logo

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PLAYSTATION - the start

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YIP YIP! PLAYSTATION ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN DECEMBER 3RD OF 1994 JAPAN HERE I COME............ Okay so if it weren't for the PlayStation, Sony likely would've stuck to selling televisions and other technology stuff rather than consoles, It was cool for the playstation to also support CD reading than just games! It's also really cool how it's also forwards compatible with the PS2 DualShock controller, same goes with the ps2 how it's backwards compatible with the original PlayStation controllers. Though not for some games as they require analog sticks specifically. Did you know it started as a Nintendo project? cool right? plus it was also the first console to sell over a million units and the memory cards were nothing but a new concept! another thing, the iconic startup sound had a second part that only played if the disc loaded properly. If you heard just the first part, you knew something was wrong! And as we all know, at first before the slim model was dropped, there was no analog sticks! They were added later with the DualAnalog and THEEEEBN the DualShock which then became the standard. Another thing: many PlayStation users discovered that swapping discs at just the right time during the loading screen let them bypass region locks or even play backup discs. Not exactly the legalest thing to do, but like it became legendary in the modding scene. Albeit mainly, the PlayStation became known for its surprisingly durable build. There are clips of it still working after being dropped or even partially melted! LIKE? It's giving Nokia vibes...

BEST PS1 GAME HITS: Gran Turismo (1&2),
                       Final Fantasy VII +
                       Ridge Racer
                       Crash Bandicoot (2&3)

  • it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows, though, it had it's own flaws like the earliest models and overheating, memory card corruption and disc reading errors. Some people refer to the og ps as the "PSX" which upsets me: the PSX is a seperate console.
  • do I own this console myself? (soon)
  • and do I own the slim model?

Me personally, the original PlayStation (or as the slim, ps1) wouldn't be considered that much of a favourite of mines. Though that doesn't mean I hate it, far from that, the PlayStation's all equally hold a special place in my heart. I just wouldn't say that the original is my favourite; but I'm sure it's someone elses!

........... Original PlayStation ⠀ ― ⠀ SCPH-1000 Model.      PSone (Slim) ⠀ ― ⠀ No LCD

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PS2 logo

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PLAYSTATION - 2

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WOAH The second PlayStation. If it weren't for me obsessing over the 'Early 2000s Older Brother' aesthetic and coming across the PS2 on a pinterest board, it's highly likely I wouldn't of gotten into technology. Although I am scared to play games on my PS2 (cause of the RSOD), I enjoy burning CDs and playing them on my PS2. The PS2 is the best-selling video game console ever, with over 155 million units sold WORLDWIDE. And another thing, not to mention: It maintained support for over 13 years. Just. Woah. An INSANELY long lifespan for a console originally released in Japan on March 4, 2000, in North America on October 26, in Europe on November 24, in Australia on November 30: Then other regions after. It is backwards compatible with PS1 games, controllers (DualShock highly recommended), memory cards. Another fact, the PS2 logo is flippable! If you want your console laid horizontal, you can flip the logo on the side so it's not vertical. Same for vertical standing as well: which is why the PS2 stand exists! The PS2 also supports DVD format so you could watch your movies on it as well, I plan to burn all of Inanimate Insanity on DVD! Adding on: One of the PS2's major eye-catcher was its built-in DVD player. Since at launch, it was one of the cheapest DVD players on the market, helping DVDs defeat VHS as the dominant movie format. The PS2 had usb ports and an optional internal hard drive (HDD), regularly used for games like Final Fantasy XI. A Network Adapter let you go online, years before Xbox Live dominated. And get this, if you couldn't afford the official stands, the original PS2's box packaging was designed so that it could double as a vertical stand for the console! Personally I haven't got an official box as I bought my PS2 (Phat & Slim, silver model) off of eBay. I might just buy one for both tho kyaha! More than 4,000 games were released for the PS2 as well, and even after the PS3's release there was still games for the PS2 coming out: up until PS4 where it finally ended. It also outlived the PS3 shockingly. A few PS2 titles accidentally included PS1 era developer/debug code in their data likely due to reused engines as well.

BEST PS2 GAME HITS: GTA: San Andreas,
                       GTA: Vice City (+III)
                       Gran Turismo (3&4)
                       Final Fantasy X +
                       Kingdom Hearts
                       Metal Gear Solid 2
                       Bully/Canis Canem

  • Some flaws, many early PS2 models (mainly the SCPH-30001) experienced the common "Disc Read Error" message. This often affected DVDs more than CDs and was caused by dust, poor-quality laser components ETC. Sony even got sued for this and had to offer repairs during a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. The phat PS2 had a noisy fan and disc drive that became even louder over time.
  • do I own this console myself?
  • and do I own the slim model?

Love this console, It's pretty great looking past the flaws! Dunno what more there is to say, one of my personal favourites.

........... PlayStation 2(s) ⠀ ― ⠀ Side by Side (Phat & Slim comparison).


PS3 slim version logo

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PLAYSTATION - 3

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ALRIGHT PS3 lets go. Believe it or not: the Playstation 3 was the FIRST ever console to use Blu-Ray disc as it's primary storage medium, the first to be equipped with an HDMI port, and the first capable of outputting games in 1080p (Full HD) resolution. It had also launched alongside the PlayStation Network online service and supported Remote Play connectivity with the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita handheld consoles. It first released in November 11th 2006, in Japan. In September 2009, Sony released the PlayStation 3 Slim. which removed hardware support for PlayStation 2 games (though limited software-based emulation remained) but was smaller and used less power. In late 2012, they released another version called the Super Slim, which made the console even more compact. And if I recall, this is one of the first Sony console's to have 2 slims.

BEST PS3 GAME HITS: The Last Of Us,
                       Red Dead Redemption
                       Uncharted 2
                       Grand Theft Auto V
                       God of War III
                       Metal Gear Solid 4
                       LittleBigPlanet

  • The PS3 was powerful but had flaws like a high launch price, a complex Cell processor that made games hard to develop, removed PS2 support in later models, limited hard drive space, slow updates and a clunky interface, no rumble in early controllers, a major PSN hack in 2011, and hardware failures like the Yellow Light of Death.
  • do I own this console myself? (soon)
  • and do I own the slim model?
  • super slim as well? (soon)

Honestly? The PS3 is literally awesome. I don't know what more to say, but the PS3 is so cool. Also if you're gonna buy a PS3 and you want it to be backwards compatible, make sure it's 60gb. It can also be over 60gb, and it has to be the original phat model ok? OK!.

........... PlayStation 3(s) ⠀ ― ⠀ Side by Side (Phat, Slim & Super Slim comparison).
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PS4 logo

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PLAYSTATION - 4

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PS4 WOO I remember wanting one so bad when I was younger. If you didn't already know, the PS4 sold over 117 million units, making it the second best-selling console of all time after the PS2. Adding on: it sold 1 million units in the first 24 hours after launch in North America setting records for Sony. The PS4 was ALSO the first PS console to let you record and share gameplay directly from the console using the share button on the controller. Another cool fact, yoy could play your PS4 games on a PS Vita, PC, or even some phones using Remote Play mainly as long as your internet connection was strong. I don't really know a lot about the PS4 except for the fact I own one myself, I'll upd more soon!

BEST PS4 GAME HITS: Grand Theft Auto V,
                       Uncharted 4
                       Marvel's Spider-Man
                       Red Dead Redemption 2
                       Call of Duty: Black Ops III
                       God of War (2018)
                       Horizon Zero Dawn

  • The PS4, whilst it's popularity and powerful, had flaws like no native backward compatibility with PS3/PS2 discs (mainly due to them changing the architecture), limited hard drive space in early models, a loud fan in some versions (especially the Pro), no support for 4K Blu-ray playback, occasional overheating, fragile controller thumbsticks, and a lack of USB ports for accessories. Also iirc the touchpad was also never, or rarely used in games.
  • do I own this console myself?
  • and do I own the slim model?
  • pro version as well?

I wouldn't say I'm going to be working my way to getting the original and pro version console, I'm just as happy with the slim, but regardless they'd be cool to own. In all honesty I don't care about the PS4, it was. just there. for me. But that doesn't mean I hate it. It's PEAK

........... PlayStation 4 ⠀ ― ⠀ (Controller Included). ..


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