"Sony has been marking the 30th anniversary of PlayStation by selling you stuff, like PS5 consoles and accessories styled after the PS1. The company has something else lined up to mark the occasion: a photography book showcasing "never-before-seen prototypes, concept sketches and design models that shaped hardware development" from the early days through to the current PS5 era. PlayStation: The First 30 Years is a 400-page hardback book printed on heavyweight matt art stock."
"Some of the controller concepts are pretty out there too. Some don't look all that comfortable to hold or use for extended gaming sessions. This one - which appears to be for the PS3 at the earliest, given the inclusion of the PS button - is truly bonkers. Thank goodness Goto landed on the SNES-style design with grips that has proven so successful (and comfortable) over the years:"
A 400-page hardback titled PlayStation: The First 30 Years collects never-before-seen prototypes, concept sketches, and design models spanning from the original PlayStation to the PS5 era. The book is printed on heavyweight matt art stock and weighs 5kg (11lbs). Sony collaborated with publisher Read-Only Memory to produce the volume. Revelatory images include alternate console concepts reflecting Teiyu Goto's 'vision of simple squares and circles coming to life' and experimental controller designs, some of which appear uncomfortable. The book also features photos of Sony's design labs and offers a glimpse into decades of hardware experimentation.
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