The PS1 originally started as a failed partnership between Sony and Nintendo — but after the deal fell apart, Sony turned it into one of the best-selling consoles ever (over 100 million sold!).
The Twisted metal series became famous not just for car combat, but for its dark, twisted endings — hosted by the villain Calypso, who would grant the winner’s wish… with a cruel twist almost every time.
PS1 game discs had black undersides, making them instantly recognizable — and harder to pirate at launch.