How did PlayStation get its name?

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The name 'PlayStation' came about from a collaboration between Sony and Nintendo. It was originally supposed to be a CD-ROM add-on for the Super Nintendo called the 'Play Station.' Nintendo backed out, and Sony decided to go solo and create the PlayStation console we know and love today!

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SnorkellingClock·7 months ago

PlayStation got its name when Sony went rogue after a deal with Nintendo fell through. They decided to use the 'Play Station' name for their standalone console, combining 'play' and 'station' to highlight its gaming purpose.

AttainingFord·7 months ago

Actually, it's pretty simple: Sony liked the name 'Play Station' from their planned SNES add-on project and just stuck with it.

RavellingMane·7 months ago

First-hand info: The name 'PlayStation' took shape after a botched collab with Nintendo. Sony kept the 'Play Station' name because it sounded fun and futuristic.

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