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How old is the PlayStation?

The PlayStation is 31 years old.

The PlayStation first went on sale on December 3, 1994. That's 31 years, 9 months and 24 days.

as of September 2026

Sony's first console launched in Japan.

The PlayStation turns 40 on December 3, 2034.

If you were born before December 3, 1994, you're older than the PlayStation.

Mind-bender: The PlayStation is closer in time to the invention of pickleball (1965) than to today.

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