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The '''PlayStation''' (known early in development as the '''P'''lay'''S'''tation E'''X'''perimental, or '''PSX'''), [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony]]'s first video-game console, was launched  in 1994. The system was widely popular and quickly became the best selling home console to date, only to be passed by its successor, the [[Sony PlayStation 2]].
The '''PlayStation''' is a series of disc based video game consoles produced by Sony.
 
==PlayStation==
The first '''PlayStation''' (known early in development as the '''P'''lay'''S'''tation E'''X'''perimental, or '''PSX'''), [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony]]'s first video-game console, was launched  in 1994. The system was widely popular and quickly became the best selling home console to date, only to be passed by its successor, the Sony PlayStation 2.


It was initially set to be an add-on for [[Nintendo]]'s [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] as an answer to Sega's Sega CD. When the prospect of releasing the system as an add-on dissolved, Sony transformed it into the PlayStation video game console.  
It was initially set to be an add-on for [[Nintendo]]'s [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] as an answer to Sega's Sega CD. When the prospect of releasing the system as an add-on dissolved, Sony transformed it into the PlayStation video game console.  
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The '''PSone''' (also '''PSone''', or '''PS1''') was a smaller and redesigned version, released in 2000. Sony also released a small LCD screen and an adapter to power the unit for use in cars. The PSone is fully compatible with all PlayStation software.
The '''PSone''' (also '''PSone''', or '''PS1''') was a smaller and redesigned version, released in 2000. Sony also released a small LCD screen and an adapter to power the unit for use in cars. The PSone is fully compatible with all PlayStation software.


==''Dragon Quest'' titles for PSX==
===''Dragon Quest'' games for PS1===
*''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' (remake)
*''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' (remake, Japan only)
*''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
*''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
*''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 1*2]]''
*''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 1·2]]'' (remake, Japan only)
*''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''
*''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''


==External Links==
**All of these titles are compatible for the PlayStation 3.
 
==PlayStation 2==
[[Image:PS2.jpg|right|thumb|150px|The original PS2]]
The '''PlayStation 2''' (abbreviated as '''PS2''') is [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony]]'s second video game console, the successor to the [[Sony PlayStation]] and the predecessor to the Sony PlayStation 3. Its development was announced in 1999, and it was released in 2000.
 
The PS2 is part of the sixth generation era of video games, and has become the fastest selling gaming console in history, with over 100 million units shipped by November 2005, beating the previous record holder, the PlayStation, by three years and nine months.  It eventually was succeeded by the Sony PlayStation 3.
 
In 2004, Sony revealed a new, slimmer model (known unofficially as the "'''PStwo'''").
 
In 2005, [[Square Enix]] release a Slime-based Controller to tie into the release of ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.  Japan also has a Metal Slime controller.
 
===Dragon Quest titles for PS2===
*{{DQ5}} (remake, Japan only)
*{{DQ8}}
*[[Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3]] (Japan only)
*[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon]] (Japan only)
 
==PlayStation 3==
The '''PlayStation 3''' (abbreviated as '''PS3''') is [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony]]'s third home console, and the successor to the PS2.
===Dragon Quest titles for PS3===
*''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]'' (Japan only)
*{{DQH2}} (Japan only)
*''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'' (Japan only)
 
==PlayStation 4==
The '''PlayStation 4''' (abbreviated as '''PS4''') is [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony]]'s fourth home console, and the successor to the PS3.
 
Two limited edition Dragon Quest PS4 were released in Japan: a metal slime-themed one with ''[[Dragon Quest Heroes]]'', and an Erdrick-themed model with ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''.Like the PS2, the PS4 received a slime controller, this time to tie into the release of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''.
===Dragon Quest titles for PS4===
*{{DQ}} (Japan only)
*{{DQ2}} (Japan only)
*{{DQ3}} (Japan only)
*{{DQ10}} (Japan only)
*{{DQ11}}
*{{DQH}}
*{{DQH2}}
*{{DQB}}
*{{DQB2}}
 
==PlayStation 5==
The '''PlayStation 5''' (abbreviated as '''PS5''') is [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony]]'s fifth home console, and the successor to the PS4.
===Dragon Quest titles for PS5===
*''[[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake]]''
*''[[Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai]]''
 
==PlayStation Portable==
The '''PlayStation Portable''' (abbreviated as '''PSP'''), is the first handheld PlayStation console.
===Dragon Quest titles for PS Portable===
*''[[Itadaki Street Portable]]''
 
==PlayStation Vita==
The '''PlayStation Vita''', or simply Vita, is the second handheld in the PlayStation family.
 
A metal slime-themed Vita released with Dragon Quest Builders in Japan.
===Dragon Quest titles for PS Vita===
*{{DQH2}} (Japan only)
*{{DQB}}<nowiki>*</nowiki>
*''[[Itadaki Street: Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary]]'' (Japan only)
<nowiki>*</nowiki>While Dragon Quest Builders released globally, it is only available digitally in western countries.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery perrow=5>
Dragon Quest PS2 Slime Controller.jpg|Slime Controller.
Dragon Quest PS2 Slime Controller 2.jpg|Slime Controller in the package.
Dragon Quest PS2 Slime Controller Buttons.jpg|Slime Controller Buttons.
Dragon Quest PS2 Metal Slime Controller.jpg|Metal Slime Controller.
DQH Metal Slime PS4.jpg|Metal Slime PS4.
DQB Metal Slime PSVita.jpg|Metal Slime PS Vita.
DQB Metal Slime PSVita detail.jpg|Detail.
DQ11 Dragon Quest PS4.jpg|Erdrick PS4.
</gallery>
 
==External links==
*[[Wikipedia: PlayStation]]
*[[Wikipedia: PlayStation]]
*[http://www.us.playstation.com/ PlayStation Official Site]
*[[Wikipedia: PlayStation 2]]
*[[Wikipedia: PlayStation 3]]
*[[Wikipedia: PlayStation 4]]
*[[Wikipedia: PlayStation Portable]]
*[http://www.us.playstation.com/ PlayStation official website]
*[https://www.romspedia.com/search?search_term_string=Dragon+Quest Dragon Quest Games]
{{Wikia}}
{{Wikia}}
[[Category: Consoles]]
[[Category: Consoles]]

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PlayStation (top), PSone (bottom)

The PlayStation is a series of disc based video game consoles produced by Sony.

PlayStation[edit]

The first PlayStation (known early in development as the PlayStation EXperimental, or PSX), Sony's first video-game console, was launched in 1994. The system was widely popular and quickly became the best selling home console to date, only to be passed by its successor, the Sony PlayStation 2.

It was initially set to be an add-on for Nintendo's Super Nintendo Entertainment System as an answer to Sega's Sega CD. When the prospect of releasing the system as an add-on dissolved, Sony transformed it into the PlayStation video game console.

The PSone (also PSone, or PS1) was a smaller and redesigned version, released in 2000. Sony also released a small LCD screen and an adapter to power the unit for use in cars. The PSone is fully compatible with all PlayStation software.

Dragon Quest games for PS1[edit]

    • All of these titles are compatible for the PlayStation 3.

PlayStation 2[edit]

The original PS2

The PlayStation 2 (abbreviated as PS2) is Sony's second video game console, the successor to the Sony PlayStation and the predecessor to the Sony PlayStation 3. Its development was announced in 1999, and it was released in 2000.

The PS2 is part of the sixth generation era of video games, and has become the fastest selling gaming console in history, with over 100 million units shipped by November 2005, beating the previous record holder, the PlayStation, by three years and nine months. It eventually was succeeded by the Sony PlayStation 3.

In 2004, Sony revealed a new, slimmer model (known unofficially as the "PStwo").

In 2005, Square Enix release a Slime-based Controller to tie into the release of Dragon Quest VIII. Japan also has a Metal Slime controller.

Dragon Quest titles for PS2[edit]

PlayStation 3[edit]

The PlayStation 3 (abbreviated as PS3) is Sony's third home console, and the successor to the PS2.

Dragon Quest titles for PS3[edit]

PlayStation 4[edit]

The PlayStation 4 (abbreviated as PS4) is Sony's fourth home console, and the successor to the PS3.

Two limited edition Dragon Quest PS4 were released in Japan: a metal slime-themed one with Dragon Quest Heroes, and an Erdrick-themed model with Dragon Quest XI.Like the PS2, the PS4 received a slime controller, this time to tie into the release of Dragon Quest XI.

Dragon Quest titles for PS4[edit]

PlayStation 5[edit]

The PlayStation 5 (abbreviated as PS5) is Sony's fifth home console, and the successor to the PS4.

Dragon Quest titles for PS5[edit]

PlayStation Portable[edit]

The PlayStation Portable (abbreviated as PSP), is the first handheld PlayStation console.

Dragon Quest titles for PS Portable[edit]

PlayStation Vita[edit]

The PlayStation Vita, or simply Vita, is the second handheld in the PlayStation family.

A metal slime-themed Vita released with Dragon Quest Builders in Japan.

Dragon Quest titles for PS Vita[edit]

*While Dragon Quest Builders released globally, it is only available digitally in western countries.

Gallery[edit]

  • Slime Controller.

  • Slime Controller in the package.

  • Slime Controller Buttons.

  • Metal Slime Controller.

  • Metal Slime PS4.

  • Metal Slime PS Vita.

  • Detail.

  • Erdrick PS4.

External links[edit]

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