PS1 to PS5 Graphics Evolution: 1994 - 2020 PlayStation Graphics History

[@REDRatchet]

It's honestly incredible where we are now, I still remember how games looked back in the PS2 days and seeing how games are now absolutely blow my mind

[@wistful3631]

That and the PSP impressed me

[@REDRatchet]

@@wistful3631 Yeah I think the PSP and Vita both were incredibly impressive like some of those games look great

[@rayzojams]

@Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad yeah. sometimes i don't understand why people want 4k 60fps so badly, back on ps2 we had bad resolution with the og cables and all, but the games were sooo great, and ran very smoothly for most games. sure, i don't mind having a better resolution with 60fps, it looks sharp and smooth, and you can see things better on-screen (some games on ps2 had small text and it was almost impossible to read), but i prefer having more fps than higher resolution. it's all about the gameplay.

[@joebojito]

all thanks to nintendo for reviving the gaming industry.

[@roopaanil1087]

Yeah

[@GoldBearanimationsYT]

Very good editing

[@inkiadwazahad2420]

Omg helloo I am a big fan

[@aeriagloris4211]

It's really really really good quality

[@YurieSnowie]

Self advertising i see.

[@phoenixfront]

Very good comment

[@LestifyYT]

yes

[@evenflow_70]

i’ve said it once and i’ll say it again, ryan has been grinding out here to create some great content and i love it. Keep it up bro! cant wait for all your ps5 videos once it releases too

[@Remspamton]

Yes

[@troll6856]

Why have you only said it once? Will you keep saying it? None of us heard you say it before. Maybe say it louder?

[@BerrySama]

im glad this is top comment, completely agree bro dude is a legend and this video is amazing as always haha

[@evenflow_70]

@Goat Mania nah

[@DrWho2008t101]

thumbs up!! yes keep up the good work.

[@Drawtheirlife]

Amazing video thanks for the complete history. 👍🏻

[@Vuppe]

Love ur vids:)

[@BIGGMUNKY]

Now I’m waiting for that video

[@themanisworthit1022]

bruh moment

[@DrWho2008t101]

thanks for the video.

[@jamespowpow3339]

I’m subed to you

[@pouuuh95]

PS2 was such a great time to play videogames, especially being a kid. So many games, so much discovering and innovation. Racing games, horror games, platform games, adventure, JRPG's, playing was so simple as well, no MTX nonsense or online paying. We really took for granted those years...

[@joshuacarrero5360]

So true, especially that last sentence.

[@sidthemid_yt9123]

I was playing half-life 1 in the ps2

[@sullivans2004]

Same here for me but DS instead of PS2 lol

[@thickmomson]

It's not about the graphics it's about your perspective as a player people didnt play games only to earn money then.Nowadays mobile games have taken over the internet and I hate mobile games

[@Hollow_Rain31]

@Zerevv not as good

[@adelshaikh39]

What an amazing history of graphics. I'm blown by how far we've come. You're doing an incredible job man, keep it going!

[@N_g_er]

I'm that nigga and I'll always be that nigga and you get money every day yes heard

[@N_g_er]

I just want to say I can tell your gay by the way you look

[@N_g_er]

Yes yes yes

[@lightbringer6567]

I still don't understand how this dude doesn't hav a million subs already

[@thehunter7422]

I don't understand either lol . I don't think he needs too do this cause I like his vids already , but for the major crowds that watch stuff on KZbin one way I can only see him exploding more (cause it's everywhere on nearly every gaming cannel) is more let's plays . Like I said I don't need it but it's the ultimate trending way apparently to get more views on KZbin . I would love to see some more let's plays from him ( loved the Cuphead video ) but still love his PlayStation news vids as well. He does deserve over 1 million subs for sure .

[@Blag_Cog]

@@thehunter7422 He already tried it and I think it created an issue where we would be waiting a full week for the next part of the playthrough which isn't ideal.

[@ps2progamer814]

Beacause he has a cringe profile picture

[@Blag_Cog]

​@@ps2progamer814 Damn it's that simple huh?

[@oneeyesy3457]

@@Blag_Cog bruh having an anti cringe profile pic is the easiest way to a million subs. Idk why people grind for years to get there when its so simple lol like just don't get your pfp off deviant art you troglodites.

[@junjiito6298]

This is like a mini documentary, i love it. Beautiful work Mystic.

[@john-lukepollock6539]

This is a VERY well put together video. Outstanding job. The attention to detail, the research, the script, video edits. A+

[@Denizmacit_07]

I grew up with the PS2 in 2012 and the PS3 in 2014 and then the PS4 in 2016. I was a few years late, but I experienced the evolution of the Playstation in a different way, and now I'm here with my brand new PS5 and think this is one of the best stories I can tell my kids one day

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Honestly the leap from ps2 to ps3 was most exciting time to me and so many memorable games...like MGS 4 Gun of the Patriots.....

[@007MrYang]

Yup, I bought the one that was bundled with MGS 4 and I replayed that game about a billion times (mostly because I could rarely buy new games lol)

[@Tagvillainy]

@@007MrYang snake talk to me! Snake...... Snakeeee!

[@saifaddeenal-manaseer6325]

Maybe you missed PS1, I think the transition from PS1 to PS2 was even more mind blowing. Just think MGS1 to MGS2, or Resident Evil 3 to 4!

[@truckercowboyed2638]

@@saifaddeenal-manaseer6325 well sure, i guess i meant the more life like graphics of the ps3 were mind-blowing at the time....but yes i remember playing mgs2 and thinking how lifelike the faces and animations were, boy we've come a long way....

[@saifaddeenal-manaseer6325]

@@truckercowboyed2638 yes, that's true

[@neinbruderja7519]

This took me back in time through all the years of different console generations... Honestly this brought tears to my eyes, remembering easier times. Thank you very much for this.

[@Cloudsheep93]

Seeing you talk about Allstars in anyway makes me think of the old days, I remember you talking about that game every week for like the first 15 episodes

[@rodneyabrett]

I've been working as a 3d artist in the industry since the PS2 days and you did a great job summarizing the generations.

[@BXHenderson]

Phenomenal video. I knew the PS5 graphics update is pretty impressive but seeing it compared from generation to generation really shows how far gaming has come. Can't say it enough, this is an incredible video!

[@sarahclark801]

Can we all stop for a second and appreciate the amount of work Mystic has put into this video?

[@WarrerVena]

This subject has been analysed more than 10k times Yet I keep watching it, is so interesting how the video game industry has grown over the years Great video as always

[@abrahamab9669]

“I want to see more pictures of Spiderman!” - J Jonah Jameson

[@Rebecca-sz4pr]

it's the same JJJ actor for like 20+ years...

[@MeesterJonze]

Ryan: friendly reminder that you are doing a great job. Thanks man.

[@hbkrvd3166]

Amazing video as always Ryan

[@smeepUCA]

Just wanted to say you're the best PlayStation centered channel on KZbin. Love these type of videos from you

[@colemanbrown8570]

I gotta say thank you for being the guy who makes these videos. Really brings me back to my childhood and how far we’ve came. This video speaks true to my childhood, playing the PlayStation 1 at 2-3 years old and have played through the PlayStation and Xbox’s religiously. Thanks mystic for doing what you do!

[@chasonthedon]

How about that quality documentary that this guy just produced?? My hat is off to you, Ryan. What a great video!

[@BigLA215]

You could tell how much work and love you put into this one Ryan! You are a true Creator and lover of PlayStation. And you have the respect of the PlayStation community. No joke, if you go on the PS5 subreddit your name gets mentioned a ton randomly

[@Saoodisticall]

Ay I’ve been refreshing KZbin every 5 minutes for this less gooo

[@michaeljohnson8688]

WOW!!!! That was sooooo GRARLY!!! AWESOME work and TONS of info!!! Keep up the RADICAL videos!!!

[@bluscout6440]

I'm lowkey proud of Sony they've come so far same with the game developers

[@adambutterworth7608]

You make it sound like they're some little underground company. Two brothers working in the garage after doing their shifts at their normal jobs.

[@tradinwarstoriez5641]

@@adambutterworth7608 lol

[@bigpp93three8]

@@adambutterworth7608 i know lol he's acting like they didnt have massive amounts of cash to develop the first playstation. Don't get me wrong ps1 was revolutionary and they made a lot of good decisions when making rhe original playstation but they had a lot of money and a lot of good well paid minds working on it.

[@bigpp93three8]

@@adambutterworth7608 and nobody should ever be "proud" of any company worth billons unless you're the one who founded it.

[@jcino5586]

@@bigpp93three8 Why should you be less proud of a company because of the profit they bring in.

[@Dean33774]

That was incredible! Thanks for taking the time to create a masterpiece

[@justpeachee8964]

That PS5 reveal still gives me the chills. Great video!

[@DanBlackmooooooore]

I know! The music is sick as well! 🤟

[@honestreviews8776]

You’re the only person on KZbin that does video game documentary right! And at the same time make it interesting and informative. Thanks Ryan! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@anonymousdan7205]

Every console release I think to myself “wow these launch titles look amazing!” ...only for me to look back on them at the end of the console cycle & think to myself “wait, I thought that looked amazing!?”

[@seemenowly]

Uncharted 4..... bruh

[@anonymousdan7205]

@@seemenowly Uncharted 4 came out mid-2016 though so it wasn’t a launch title...the first games I remember playing on PS4 were Assassins Creed Black Flag & CoD: Ghosts which I thought looked like a big step up and next-gen at the time. But looking back they didn’t age very well

[@user-yi5mt2df5q]

That's why I don't really care about graphics. Every game will one-day become outdated looking. The only games that stand the test of time are the ones with either great atmospheres, stories or gameplay. For instance, Odin Sphere still looks amazing and it came out on the PS2. It truly stood the test of time. Same with any other VanillaWare game.

[@astronomical3342]

@@anonymousdan7205 they aged well maybe you have a 720 tv?

[@reecemalerich]

I love this video. I saw this through my recommended and expected to see a fast video slideshow of different games, but this is seriously amazing. Thanks!

[@PedroNogueiranunes]

This is a 10/10 video. Flawless presentation, timing, editing and information. Congratulations

[@smgofdvld]

Wasn't expecting this 👀 Ryan over the years you have become a great content maker thank you for your well researched videos.

[@shiningwizard327]

These documentary videos are so good.

[@necondaa]

Let’s go 🔥, seriously can’t wait for the PS5. Going to get an LG oled with it

[@morghankimes1692]

Me too! That LG CX is calling my name!

[@kestonbailey5304]

Get it dude!

[@maindawgd4578]

Just bought the 55 inch CX OLED. Fucking stoked.

[@thwalesproductions]

I got a Samsung 4k Ultra HD TV so I'm ready for PS5

[@kestonbailey5304]

@@Smawllz I have had the c9 for a year and had no problems with burn ins and I play warzone a lot which has a lot of UI

[@666stereogod]

How are you not at 1 million yet? Blows my mind. Incredible video as always!

[@allaboutjpu]

You definitively exceeded yourself with this documentary. FANTASTIC. Keep up the good work! 😁🎮

[@ericbrunstad]

Yeah I didn't know he had this much technical depth. Great documentary

[@cheezyfilmsproductions1842]

I really appreciate that this video wasn't just soundless comparisons. The depth and research is wonderful!

[@Hanib]

it's incredible how games look nowadays.. really cool look at some part of PS history, great video!

[@007MrYang]

I wish you made these type of videos more often. I know it's more time consuming, but it's my favorite content on your channel.

[@Justin12611]

I like the thumbnail, really hits the nostalgia playing spider-man games. :')

[@fpereira77]

Looking at this makes me realize that the graphics leap in each generation doesn't cease to amaze me. I have to admit that PS3 to PS4 was still a huge leap. PS4 to PS5 isn't a negligible leap either, despite the fact that games do look amazing on PS4.

[@CephlonMayngrum]

Honestly ps3 to 4 wasn't a big leap. The last big leap was ps1 to 2

[@fpereira77]

​@@CephlonMayngrum hmm I don't know. PS1 and PS2 are obviously in different leagues. PS2 and PS3 was a breathtaking step forward as well. You just can't compare the levels of realism achieved. I remember looking at early gameplay footage of Assassin's Creed and being amazed at how everything seemed so realistic. It only got better as years gone by. Then, from PS3 to PS4 it seemed like it were the little things that made the biggest difference (textures and general photorealism). Now from 4 to 5 it seems like it's once again the big things that make the difference, but in a different way. It's the sheer SCALE of the visual effects that blow me away. This is just a dumb example, but if you have 1000 particles in the scene of a PS4 game you have 50 000 on that same scene on the PS5 version of the game. That makes a big difference.

[@Andre-eu2jv]

I really miss the old days. Everything seem so simple.

[@Edward-ho2bm]

me2

[@treznopresto4878]

Yeah man back in the day theres no such as FPS, 4k, bla², if the game is fun then fun it is

[@williamkoscielniak820]

I feel ya. Modern gaming has kind of lest me in the dust. I stopped gaming regularly somewhere during the 6th generation (PS2/GCN/XBOX/Dreamcast) and then aside from handhelds and Nintendo systems I basically stopped following modern gaming. I've owned a PS3 for about 4 years or so now and I really want to get into some of the "modern" games (Fallout, Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim, The Last of Us, etc.) and I just get.... confused. I don't quite understand it all. I grew up on the NES and then the Genesis and then SNES and so on. Shit was simple as hell. I really want to just find a way to understand and appreciate modern gaming. I've had some moments here and there but I guess I just need some practice and patience.

[@astronomical3342]

@@williamkoscielniak820 if modern gaming is hard to understand poor you i feel bad for people who didn’t play red dead redemption 2 or god of war 4

[@flojd574]

I absolutely love these types of videos! Amazing work with the editing, voice over, and research!

[@alex-vs4hh]

I hope you're making good money from this channel man, you always deliver high quality videos and put so much effort into them

[@ultracellez1989]

Awesome video I liked the format and how you took the time to breakdown each generation, you did your homework!

[@EddiXP]

Ryan, that thumbnail is heatttttt 🔥

[@brackzaff]

Thanks. Not only did this show video of the different consoles' rendering, like I was looking for, but used the same game and sequels to really elaborate the point, plus lots of interesting info on development.

[@zbo9825]

I just gave this guy so much money I hope I watched a 12 minute add from beginning to end keep up the good work!!!

[@HANZOREIZA]

Glad I own all the consoles since launch and the games I got along the way. Looking forward to introducing the 5 to the family on the 19th. (The fact that it is

[@mars7357]

Fantastic video, enjoyed the ps1 to ps5 transitions greatly

[@AlecInstant]

Lol, love that persona music you added in there.

[@The_Wailing_Doom]

So much information in this cool video. Nice job, Ryan! It's criminal you don't have over 5M subs.

[@DonisGP]

Love it man. Always love to hear about the playstation series and history. Started with a ps2, got a ps3, and then my ps4. Loved every single one of then for what they were at the time ❤🔥

[@Michael18751]

You're underrated. I'm subscribing.

[@ningenzerokeikaku3719]

9:50 nice ps All Stars music in the background. I wish they did a sequel to that game I love it

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

PS5 is basically “if PS4 could actually do what it wanted to do”

[@Drstrange3000]

Pretty much. Stuff like lighting, polygon count and detail, and animations seems to be improved which really make a difference. I hope performance improves as well.

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

@@Drstrange3000 I’m definitely excited for the huge gains in loading speed. That alone makes the upgrade worth it for me, but of course 60fps in most games is a huge draw as well. Tho it sucks to sacrifice ray tracing for 60 in games like Spider-Man.

[@Drstrange3000]

@@SamAdamsDesigns Loading speed will be wonderful in RPG's and open worlds. I notice those really tend to take a while. Ghost of Tsushima is already a taste of what's to come. I'm not sure if I want ray tracing or 60 fps. I gotta see how RT looks. I'm the most worried about my wallet... 😗

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

@@Drstrange3000 It would be nice if every game gave more graphics options. For example I still use a 1080p tv. If there’s a 1080p mode that has both RT and 60... I’d definitely just stick to that.

[@aeriagloris4211]

So then what about ps6 🤔

[@soothsayersentinel7777]

Great video dude. Loved watching the progression, even though I was there in person in life.

[@Hyscuff]

There are 2 "PlayStation 2 Graphics" sections in the video lol

[@brayanmartinez9063]

@Lester Dale O'riley No dude, they are the same just different size is all.

[@firedragon_ck4509]

Lester Dale O'riley I agree like it is weird. I find that when you have 2 used systems. Say a fat PS2 with scuffs and marks versus a slim, I think the slim has the edge (only because it is not as easy to see any marks or blemishes). With that being said, if you have a fat PS2 versus the slim and both have little to no marks...imo the fat looks way better every time. Also, the fact that you can install a hard drive into the fat model will always make it have a place in my heart haha.

[@bloopermakesstuff]

Very interesting video that I wouldn't find anywhere else!

[@professortubby23]

10:52 i love this part first boss of the game and just the line he says

[@paul-wt8rp]

Even though I have moved to pc , you are one of the best ps-related channels! Love your vids.

[@DOMINICANkid13100]

I CANT BELIVE YOU SAW MY COMMENT ABOUT THIS THANK YOUUUU!!!!

[@hernandezfamily3879]

cap

[@wisdomgmail6963]

🔔🔔🔔🕭🔊🔊😍😍😍😘😘hi

[@juancarlosalonso5664]

Great content and editing as usual, thanks for the work!

[@marksayosmejia7251]

Ive always been a pc gamer durig my early childhood days(red alert, cs1.6; diablo2, mmo rpg ragnarok), now i have ps3 and ps4 since i can afford them now(Spiderman ps4, tales berseria, dj max portable 3, metal gear collection, and jrpg blue reflection)

[@Xerapher]

Great video as always Ryan and I just had a sudden urge to say "You should be greatful" when the music for the PS4 part was Layer Cake hahaha

[@KevyB.]

Kids today missed out on some good times.

[@vagsinthebags5997]

Nah bruh emulation is the way 😎

[@malbrojay4740]

@Ani Natalia Nope. You missed out on the late 90s and early 2000s, which was the best timeline in human history lol

[@mehdimfd]

@@elyas1109 just enjoy your present. These current days will be golden to you in the future

[@owengratzer2366]

@@elyas1109 ik what you mean. I am 13 but I grew up with these old consoles since my dad loved them. So I grew up with the ps1 ps2 original xbox xbox 360 dreamcast wii sega saturn nin64 nes and more.

[@kupus2]

im 12 but i got a ps3 when i was 7 so i played a lot of great ps3 games

[@alkishadjinicolaou5831]

Excellent Work!

[@cjfrensko9611]

Still don’t understand why you have less than 500k subs

[@kumaralon]

love your style for editing these documentaries, makes it feel like more than just a youtube video and an actual work of filmography. keep up the great work!

[@stevenkennedy6870]

Its amazing to me how Graphics took such a major jump from PS2-PS4 yet it was a double edge sword because we ended up with less great triple A games and many having microtransactions out the ass and launching broken shit wasnt worth it honestly

[@davidfarmer1859]

And let's not get started on DLC!

[@stevenkennedy6870]

@@davidfarmer1859 big facts shit blew my mind 1 week after beating spiderman 4 upcoming DLC’s were promised and i’m like wtf i paid $60

[@luuketaylor]

Every time Ryan talks about subscribing to the channel I think how strange it must be to *not* be subscribed to this channel. Always quality, always levelheaded, always great.

[@tommyshommy]

14:04 "I guess that's fine" "You should be grateful"

[@Jay-dz1qy]

Absolutely insane how far we've come. Thank you for your work on this video!

[@RobertTaramoeroa]

1:51 yeah I know what you're gonna say.. CD's scra.... oh, loading time's. Ok

[@fart648]

Just take care of theM

[@PaladinZeke]

I just love this video. I seen it like 7-8 times already. Brilliant editing too!

[@HO-zy2bv]

Yikes

[@-AntTv]

Spider-Man on PlayStation 1 looks like “SpoderMan” 😂😂

[@shanewright2213]

If it wasn't for these videos of evidence I would have debated that it was the best thing ever I was there but you need to understand we were in black and white and building block era.

[@-AntTv]

I already know, I was from that era when it dropped I thought it had some of the best graphics compared to Spider-Man on a remote plug in game..

[@-AntTv]

Now it being on the PlayStation 5 I can’t believe it because it’s just gonna keep getting better and better graphics wise 👍🏼

[@-AntTv]

@@shanewright2213 .

[@shanewright2213]

@@-AntTv 100% in Agreement. It's the ones that has seen its development can appreciate its Beauty

[@stuart1001]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I have only been playing games in 1080 on the ps4. So to go from that to a ps5 and 4k 2020 tv is going to blow my mind 🤯

[@RacingVideoGames]

The title doesn't do this video justice. Makes it sound like one of those lazily put together comparisons.. ;) Maybe put ''& technology analysis'' in there somewhere at the end. Another well made vid as always, Ryan 👍

[@demon_tamanosky6526]

Great video , Keep it up! 🧡

[@Sonic171K]

We need PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2.

[@SonOfLibertySOL]

Gotta say your documentaries/feature videos are amazing, great job man

[@deiradinn]

You really undersold the PS4 a bit. It's the 2nd best selling home console, not counting handhelds, of all time and still has 3/4 years of life left. That's a little bit better than, "back to basics", I call it an overall triumph! ;)

[@astronomical3342]

Yeah he just disrespected it like it’s an xbox

[@astronomical3342]

And its the second highest sold console counting handhelds

[@jaaz1b]

mystic thank you for constantly uploading banger content man, your consistent quality uploads are honestly one of the few things that kept me sane throughout 2020

[@MannyRivera]

Your work ethic amazes me, Sony should should really give you a job.

[@Wardawg-]

This was a amazing video i know it took some time to edit and upload so props to you.

[@PhoenixDwn.]

3:19 Hm....I now appreciate allstars a bit more now.

[@capfail4524]

Ryan props for delving into technical details, keep it up

[@xiasoso]

2001:WOW these graphics are amazing 2021:wtf is this lol

[@reddnuckles]

Great gaming journalism 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙂

[@LISTEDGames]

I love this, in depth analysis of graphic for each generation, tech-porn for me ! now imagine 25 years more and we'll have realism at its peaks

[@salsaandbrwx1449]

._.

[@TdMe99]

this man has the best documentaries! I've watched so many of them.

[@Ronstrous]

I’ll be damned I think this man just convinced me to buy a ps5

[@rac1equalsbestgame853]

Rift Apart convinced me to get a PS5.... when I can

[@cagefury3789]

I don't view this as technical channel, but as a game developer I'm pretty impressed at how many of details were correct. There were a few misleading or incorrect statements, but they were pretty minor. Well done.

[@josephsullivan7645]

petitiion sony to make ryan a playable character in the next ps all stars

[@deznconfuzed6]

Love watching all your videos especially unboxing of games. Keep up the good work!

[@buttertoast1146]

I see Jak and daxter I automatically like

[@Dtzeo503]

What a great time to be alive. I remember i was just a little kid when the PS1 came out. And it's amazing to experience seeing the improvements in graphics every console release.

[@shadowrock]

Soon there will be Real Life Simulator with real life graphics