The PlayStation 1 console was Sony’s very first dive into the world of video games. Despite being Sony’s first outing, the console saw tremendous success. It was the first computer entertainment platform to sell more than 100 million units – eventually going up to 102.49 million over the course of its lifespan.

The PS1 saw a ton of incredibly beautiful games and many of them ended up being some of the best games ever made. Eventually, though, all things must come to an end to pave way for something greater. Support for the PS1 ended in March 2006 with a handful of games that managed to make it to the roster of games before the opportunity finally closed.

10 Rascal Racers - March 19, 2004

Rascal Racers was a racing game developed by Telegames. The game didn’t exactly gain much traction when it got released in March 2004. Its reception also wasn’t very positive. Regardless of that, it managed to get released on other various platforms such as the PSP, PS Vita, and even on the PS3.

The gameplay for Rascal Racers was very straightforward. Players chose from ten characters and the goal was to win one out of three race kart tournaments. The game also offered a variety of weapons to choose from to slow down opponents. The game also had other game modes such as Arcade mode and Time Trial mode.

9 The Cat In The Hat - April 23, 2004

The Cat In The Hat was a small-scale game with arcade elements that came out on April 23, 2004. It was developed by DC Studios — no, not the studio that just came to mind — the predecessor of Firebrand Games.

The objective of the game was to collect objects while playing as the Cat. These objects then unlocked different arcade games to play around with. The game was based on the original Dr. Seuss book and not the now infamous movie adaptation that was released in the previous year.

8 Dance: PAL eXtra Trax - April 30, 2004

Games similar to Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) were immensely famous back in the day. Before the rise of VR and Kinect games, players used video games to bust a move and boast their dancing skills using dance mats.

While they were initially only played in arcades, the accessibility of home consoles allowed players to play dancing games at home. Dance: PAL eXtra Trax was one of the last ones to ever come out on the PS1. It was developed by Broadsword Interactive and released on April 30, 2004.

7 NFL GameDay 2005 - August 10, 2004

NFL GameDAy was a football video game series that ran from 1995 to 2004 across 10 games. The last game in the series, NFL GameDay 2005, was the series’ final installment. It also happened to be the last video game to come out on the PS1 by a first-party publisher.

Developed by 989 Sports, the game featured the teams, rosters, stats, and uniforms of NFL’s 2003 - 2004 season. It featured game modes such as Exhibition, Season, Tournament, General Manager, and Practice.

6 Madden NFL 2005 - September 14, 2004

The Madden NFL 2005 was another game based on the NFL from developer EA Tiburon. Upon release, the game was met with critical acclaim by most fans and reviewers. The game marks the final Madden game to ever release on the PS1.

The game was also released on other platforms. It was the first Madden game to feature Microsoft’s Xbox Live and it was a launch title for the Nintendo DS. The gameplay of the game was praised by many – especially NFL fans. But the game’s soundtrack was less praised compared to the other aspects of the game.

5 XS Junior League Soccer - September 29, 2004

XS Junior League Soccer was a soccer simulation game developed by XS Games. It released on September 29, 2004, as a part of the XS Junior League series. The game had players choose from 16 different characters and two game modes.

This game ended up being beloved by many. It had incredibly fun and immersive gameplay for its era. Because of its success, the title saw a re-release on the PS3 as a PS1 Classic and released on July 9, 2009.

4 FIFA 2005 - October 12, 2004

FIFA 2005 was the last licensed game to ever be released for the PS1 in North America. This game was developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. Upon release, fans greeted the game with a considerably positive response with many stating it was an improvement over its predecessors.

The game was also massively successful. By the end of 2004, 4.5 million units of the games had shipped and sold worldwide. The game also released on other platforms such as the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, PSP, and more.

3 Dancing Stage Fusion - November 5, 2004

The dancing game Dancing Stage Fusion released for the PS1 and PS2. Its PS1 version, however, was only released for EU PlayStations. The game also had an arcade version which set a milestone in Europe as the first dance arcade machine game since Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution Extreme in 2002.

The PS1 version of the game released on November 5, 2004, making it the final dancing game to come out on the console. Many at-home players enjoyed the game, but the arcade version of the game proved to be more popular than its console counterpart.

2 Jet Ace - November 15, 2004

Jet Ace is a shoot ’em up flight simulator video game for the PS1 developed by Phoenix Games. It released on November 15, 2004, making it the last game to come out on the PS1 for Europe and PAL Regions.

Jet Ace featured fast-paced action gameplay where players controlled a fighter jet as they brought down enemy planes and flew through rings for fuel recharge and ammo supplies. The game was immensely fun, and it was beloved by those who managed to play it.

1 Strider Hiryu - October 24, 2006

Before there were Ninja Gaiden, Devil May Cry, and God of War, there was Strider Hiryu. Strider Hiryu was a video game exclusively made for arcades released in 1989. On October 24, 2006, however, Capcom released the game on the PS1 7 months after Sony officially stopped shipments and support for the console. This makes it officially the last game to ever come out for the PS1.

Strider Hiryu was one of Capcom’s earliest hits. Critics praised its incredible and innovative gameplay. It is a major influence on many hack-and-slash video game franchises we know and love today.

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