Sony’sPlayStationconsoles have been some of the most desirable gaming gadgets in the world from the very start, and the nostalgia surrounding the very first of Sony’s gaming devices is effectively second only to Nintendo. The classic PSX, in particular, is a timeless piece for many, and fans have immortalized the design in more ways than one could count by now.
Even in 2022, this practice continues especially now that the first twoPlayStationconsoles can be reasonably and easily emulated on PCs. A dedicated fan going by the nickname of Snowway22 (pineapple.graphics on Instagram) posted his own rendition of the first PlayStation console that’s been stylized as a blueprint, giving the whole thing a stark, yet clean look.
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Snowway22’s work features a classic blueprint background, showing the PlayStation One console from all sides. It’s a simple, yet detailed look at the device with virtually no text attached, aside from the writing that was present on the console itself. Much of the design is fairly self-explanatory, though it’s worth pointing out thatPlayStation One had plenty of hidden featuresand extra functionality that might not have been immediately apparent.
PlayStation One’s early ’90s announcementkickstarted a legacy of gaming that has proliferated over the past three decades. Snowway22’s work is just one example of fans appreciating the classic look of Sony’s consoles. Though this is Snowway22’s first foray into blueprint-style designs, the artist seems to specialize in producing console-themed content across the board, and there may even be a PlayStation 2-themed blueprint in production.
While seeing PSX shown off this way is sure to get some PlayStation owners in the mood to play their old favorite games via newer PlayStation emulators, they might not be able to do so at this time. Namely,Sony’s official PlayStation Classic titles are seemingly unplayablein some cases, and there haven’t been any official announcements on this topic. It’s still worth giving the games a whirl, but they might not work for some users.
On a similar tangent, Sony’s recent announcement of a streamlined and improved PlayStation Plus subscription left many users disappointed with the lack of PlayStation 3 game coverage. To be fair,PlayStation 3 emulation could still happen on PS5, but the old console’s proprietary Cell processor has been problematic for emulation even on the most powerful of PCs. Whether Sony ever decides to lean in this direction or not, however, is anyone’s guess at this point.
