Sony is borrowing its best friend Nintendo's idea to bring its classic console in palm format. Meet the PlayStation Classic.

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Announced in a blog post today, this miniature rehash of the classic console with a very original name will feature defining titles like Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Wild Arms and 17 other "legendary titles".

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"The mini console is approximately 45% smaller than the original PlayStation, and it emulates the original’s look and feel by featuring similar controllers and packaging," reads the blog post.

Each unit will come bundled with an HDMI cable, a USB cable, and two controllers for local multiplayer within compatible titles.

Pre-loaded with 20 classic title, the new mini-console launches December 3 at an MSRP of $99.99.

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[rennyboggins]

you guys seem to forget the old saying goes '' immitation is the most sincerest form of flattery''. . that said if this was moddable ..maybe I would get it

 

[KiiWii]

GT1/2 most definitely support analog input, and seeing as how this doesn't come with it, i doubt it'll be included

I foresee a £69.99 set of 2 analog DualShock controllers....

 

[Deleted User]

I foresee a £69.99 set of 2 analog DualShock controllers....

or maybe dual analog :^)
yes there was an analog controller before dualshock, it just didn't have rumble

 

[leon315]

Both my ps3, vita, pc is able to play ps1 games, it's really pity this shitty bundle doesn't even include an analog dualshock.

 

[KiiWii]

or maybe dual analog :^)
yes there was an analog controller before dualshock, it just didn't have rumble

Hehe I know, I was jesting about Sony’s flagrant disregard.

 

[CaptainSodaPop]

Lookin' smooth.

 

[xile6]

Semi cool. But seems a bit high price.
Ill pass on it. I still have psone games lol. And with raspberry pi all around i dont really see point. There not remaster.
Same as the nes mini and snes.

But thats just me.

 

[Yepi69]

Very original move, Sony!

No really, nobody could’ve come up with this
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Like, nobody...
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I guess you could’ve added a screen to it...
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Again, nobody has never ever done this before.
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And?
If you can join them, beat them. Besides plug-n-play consoles have existed since the returning of Jesus so you don't really have a point there.

 

[GuyInDogSuit]

Annnnnd I bet within a week, modders have figured out how to hack it to add external storage, more PS1 titles, and to play N64 games. Looking forward to it.

 

[smf]

I foresee a £69.99 set of 2 analog DualShock controllers....

That would be cheap.....

I forsee dualshock 3/4 compatibility.

 

[BORTZ]

I would consider it, but most PS1 games are more or less emulat-able on a Pi... So i have no need. Looks really cool though. I love all the mini consoles.

 

[sarkwalvein]

That would be cheap.....

I forsee dualshock 3/4 compatibility.

Sounds very SONY.
I am annoyed they still block the synchronization of anything but Dualshocks 4 controllers on their Android TVs.
Very scammy.

 

[migles]

No dual-analog? No Ape Escape? No buy!

wow i was just about to praising how ps did it right by making usb controllers so we can use them in everything and increase its value, but didnt noticed the lack of analog sticks :c

they say "pre loaded games", did nintendo also used "pre loaded" or this might be an hint we can load more games? maybe buy them in the ps4 store or something?

 

[LightyKD]

90 USD with no dual shock? You gotta be kidding me! Kudos to Sony for trying but man, this is the wrong way to start. Hopefully they will add the ability to download more games and dual shock support later on.

 

[Subtle Demise]

Yeah I thought that, the lack of analog is a MASSIVE oversight, or a marketing ploy to bring out another set of DS controllers for more of your hard earned...

I would honestly be shocked if DualShock controllers weren't available day one. Either Sony sees an opportunity there, or it's a strategy to keep the price point down. I mean it already costs $100, which honestly when you consider the beefier hardware needed for PSX emulation, licensing costs, and emulator R&D, it's pretty fair. Not to mention that Playstation games are pretty expensive right now, so by the time you get a used system and a couple good games for it, you've already spent well over that. Hell, there are single games that cost more than this entire set!

hackchi3 incoming

Knowing Sony's track record, I doubt it will be that easy this time around. Also they can correct me if I'm wrong, but the usual suspects probably won't be interested in cracking this thing because it's not Nintendo.

 

[lincruste]

Why are you people complaining about a lack of wireless dualshock controllers or whatever 2000's improvment from the original design ? This is a reissue of a 1995 original PlayStation, they HAVE to make it look like a 1995 PlayStation.

 

[sarkwalvein]

Why are you people complaining about a lack of wireless dualshock controllers or whatever 2000's improvment from the original design ? This is a reissue of a 1995 original PlayStation, they HAVE to make it look like a 1995 PlayStation.

Where is my Parallel I/O port?????

 

[KiiWii]

Why are you people complaining about a lack of wireless dualshock controllers or whatever 2000's improvment from the original design ? This is a reissue of a 1995 original PlayStation, they HAVE to make it look like a 1995 PlayStation.

not wireless, just the fact you cant play analog requiring games on it is an oversight.

 

[smf]

I would honestly be shocked if DualShock controllers weren't available day one. Either Sony sees an opportunity there, or it's a strategy to keep the price point down. I mean it already costs $100, which honestly when you consider the beefier hardware needed for PSX emulation, licensing costs, and emulator R&D, it's pretty fair.

dualshock would be more expensive and they'd need to pay a license for it.

It's probably an emulator, although it could be a PS1 on a chip. Nintendo aren't really a hardware company, they seem to buy all their designs in. Sony is a hardware company, so they could easily make it. If it's an emulator then it will be interesting to see how good it is.

 

[Foxi4]

>Implying that SEGA wasn't releasing "classic" versions of their consoles for ages, long before Nintendo even got the idea. Same with Atari, and a myriad of other manufacturers

Only at GBATemp. Nintendo comes up with *all* of the ideas.

 

[Subtle Demise]

>Implying that SEGA wasn't releasing "classic" versions of their consoles for ages, long before Nintendo even got the idea. Same with Atari, actually, and a myriad of other manufacturers

Only at GBATemp. Nintendo comes up with *all* of the ideas.

Yeah, thank you! This needed to be said.