Ranking Every PlayStation Console From Worst to Best

Cultured Vultures: We’re ranking every Sony PlayStation console released over the years, ranging from the handhelds that were far ahead of their time to home consoles that would probably sell today if they were still being manufactured.

[darthv72]

I have fond memories of all of them. I'd have to say my personal #1 is the PS3. It still holds up today unlike PS1 and PS2 which both had excellent libraries of games but many of which did not age all that great. which is why in the PS3 era we were introduced to HD remasters.

The PS4 was the better seller, but i feel it didnt take as many risks to get that reward as the 3 did. And obviously the PS2 was the popular one that gave birth to many of my favorite franchises (killzone, GoW, Ratchet) but like i said above, those games were remastered in HD for PS3.

PS5 is still in its growing phase but i do like how it makes 4 games better. I keep holding out hope they will enable PS3 support for discs then it would probably be my new #1. PS1 is the grand daddy, but sadly it just doesnt hold up in in the current conditions. Especially the 3d games, i have no nostalgia for those anymore thanks to being able to play them in better (higher) quality in remaster or even emulation. When even a Dreamcast can make a PS1 game look and play better... why play them on the PS1. PS1 did have some awesome shmups though..

PSP and Vita... both excellent portables and i would say i like the Vita more due to it being able to play the plethora of PSP games (converted to digital) as well as the PS1 classics and Minis that the PSP could do but also its own selection of games. Vita had the better screen, better controls and is just a better all around PSP than even the PSP.

[jznrpg]

They were all great for their time.
PS3 had a slow start but I was playing my PS1/2 collection on the fat and it hit its stride and released some great games.

[TheEnigma313]

I would have to choose PS2 as the best.

[vTuro24]

Honestly, they were all great. Even the Vita which is considered a "flop" is quite a gem.

[GaboonViper]

I love them all but PS2 takes the cake as best console of all time for me.

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[Shane Kim]

Ps1 for me. It was my early teens and I just have such fond memories. GTA, MGS, FF games, Alundra, HEART OF DARKNESS and many more.

[Petebloodyonion]

The question, for me, about ranking systems is always: Would I still recommend it today for fun or nostalgia? because if we factor nostalgia we're always gonna put close to number one the 1st console due to our memories.

So I usually try to put a mix of both so here's my list

7: Vita : Sony's lack of support basically made it an indy console with one of the best screen
favorite game of mine on it: Dragon's Crown.

6: PS1: Lots of game not fun today due how basic 3d was. Also I can't remove the several PS1 console I returned due to optical laser malfunction. Stil shows how great Sony's Playstation brand is when one of the best system is rank 6.
Favorite game: Metal Gear Solid (top 10 games of all times).

5): PSP: My only complaint was that it often tried to do PS2 titles on go instead of making games built around portability. But, when it did it was greatness with so many incredibles experiences (often exclusives to PSP).
Favorite game: final fantasy dissidia duodecim (still play it from time to time)

4) PS5: By default if it was just about what to get, the PS5 would be the system #uno but today there's not a lot that justify the PS5 power but it's an incredible system.
Favorite game: GOD of War Ragnarok or Days Gone (60 fps baby)

3) PS3: One of the Best Era of gaming for new IP and new ideas, my only complain was how slow it was. or that many games were just better on 360. Still I'm always enjoying playing some of my games on it.
Fav game: Uncharted 2 (top 10 games of all times).

2) PS2: Proof that power isnt everything: DVD player check! awesome game check! Lots of good nostalgia vibe around this and so many fun games;
Favorite Game XenoSaga trilogy (It's basically watching the LOTR special edition but in space).

1) PS4 When a game system is still relevant and present after 10 years and a lots of ppl play PS4 games on the PS5 it's a damn proof that it did something good!. I'm not a fan of Sony's as a company but damn I do love the PS4 and the PSVR1
Favorite game (tied) Resident Evil 7 in VR (My favorite VR game of all time) and Detroit become Humans (there's a reason why my PSN icon is Conor!).

[Knightofelemia]

The only bad Playstation to ever come out is the PS mini after that every Playstation I own has been my favorite. But as for absolute favorite PS2 and PS3 for me for sure.

[DarXyde]

Weird list ranking.

I mean, I guess you'd have to put PSP above PS1 because it also plays PSOne games on the go, but with that, Vita should be above PSP and OG PS3 above PS2.

PS4 was great, but I couldn't rank it above PS3, personally.

And, of course, I think there's very wide agreement that PS2 was the best. TWO mainline MGS games AND their expanded versions? RE Outbreak? Yes please.

[chicken_in_the_corn]

PS3
PS2
PS1
PSP
PS5
PS4
Vita

[lellkay]

Lucky enough to have owned every Playstation. PS4 is my favourite though.

[Hofstaderman]

PS1
PS4
PS2
PS5
PS3