An early (and unsuccessful) partnership with Nintendo (1991)

While still a newcomer to the world of video game consoles when compared to Nintendo, Sony has been manufacturing PlayStation hardware since 1994, almost 20 years. As we near the probable announcement of the fourth generation of PlayStation hardware, let's take a look at the triumphs and shortfalls of this iconic brand.

Sony's first foray into living room game consoles came via a planned partnership with Nintendo. Sony was to create a CD-ROM add-on for the Super Nintendo, but the deal fell through shortly after its 1991 announcement.