VG247 writes: Many happy returns to PlayStation, which turns 15 today in Europe The original PlayStation released on Friday, September 29, 1995 in the EU, with Ridge Racer being the primary launch title.

The console has become synonymous with games such as Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Grand Theft Auto, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and more It also introduced first-party offerings like WipEout, Twisted Metal and, of course, Gran Turismo..