Paid PostPosted on Feb 19, 201311 Things You Didn't Know About PlayStationHow much do you really know about the world's greatest gaming console? Check out the Sony Entertainment Network's Gamers' Choice Awards winners, and save up to 30% on the year's best titles.by Sony Entertainment NetworkBrand PublisherLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. The original PlayStation almost had a mascot. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. It was originally designed in partnership with Nintendo... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. ...and almost published by Sega. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. There were subliminal messages hidden in the first PlayStation ads. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. It was the first video game console to sell over 100 million units Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. The PlayStation brand has a feline mascot, but only overseas. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. The PlayStation 2's signature look was inspired by an old Atari. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. David Lynch directed a PlayStation 2 commercial. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. There were 2,418 games released for the original PlayStation. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. There was a hidden purpose behind the PlayStation 2's startup screen. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. The PlayStation 3 has been used to research black holes. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Check out Winning GCA Titles On Sale Now!