Nintendo’s NES Classic Mini certainly seems to have kicked off revolution of diminutive consoles aimed at stoking the fires of nostalgia. They followed it up with a mini SNES, but we’ve also seen mini Mega drives, tiny Neo Geos and now, a PlayStation classic.
It’s a small PlayStation one, pre-loaded with twenty classic PlayStation 1 games, including “Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Wild Arms and 17 other legendary titles.” We’ll have to wait for the full lineup.
“Today, we are excited to announce that we are bringing back the original PlayStation experience in a new miniaturized version – PlayStation Classic! The console will come pre-loaded with 20 classic titles, including fan-favorites such as Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3, and Wild Arms.
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. Long-time fans will appreciate the nostalgia that comes with rediscovering the games they know and love, while gamers who might be new to the platform can enjoy the groundbreaking PlayStation console experience that started it all. All of the pre-loaded games will be playable in their original format.”
It’s coming in December to celebrate 25 years of PlayStation, for $100 US. It’ll come packed with an HDMI cable a USB cable, and two controllers for local multiplayer within compatible titles. Neat!
Last Updated: September 20, 2018
Umar
September 19, 2018 at 08:18
It’s got Wild Arms………
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Original Heretic
September 19, 2018 at 08:33
Classic RPG for the WIIIIIIIIN!
Umar
September 19, 2018 at 08:36
Yup! SO many other opportunities for more classic RPGs to be added. Vagrant Story, FF Tactics, Chrono Cross…Ahhhhhhhhh
Original Heretic
September 19, 2018 at 08:45
I always preferred Trigger to Cross.
Damn, a modern remake of THAT game would make me soil myself.
Geoffrey Tim
September 19, 2018 at 09:16
Still probably my favourite classic jrpg ever. Chrono Trigger will always occupy a special place in my heart.
Original Heretic
September 19, 2018 at 09:19
SSSSSHHHH!!!
Don’t go around telling people you have a heart, it’ll ruin your image!
But yes, Trigger was amazing. With all these other JRPG’s getting remasters and all, I’m very surprised that it’s never gotten the nod.
Lord Chaos
September 19, 2018 at 08:21
The controllers are already so flimsy and puny and now they’re making it for ants? 😛
Guz
September 19, 2018 at 08:51
The first gen PS controllers weren’t that great comfort wise. It was a reminder to go play outside when your hands got tired 🙂
Skittle
September 19, 2018 at 08:39
That’s pretty awesome but for for 1.5K I’d rather just emulate.
LegionZA
September 19, 2018 at 08:47
Must get… To nostalgia and beyond
Guz
September 19, 2018 at 08:48
Wow FFVII , last time I played that game I sunk in over 250 hours xD
Kromas
September 19, 2018 at 09:04
PS does what Nintenalreadydid. 😛
Kaz Miller
September 19, 2018 at 09:11
MGS? Where’s Snaaaaake?!
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
September 19, 2018 at 15:08
Orrrrrr…. You can buy a new Call of Duty Special Edition for R1500.
Pieter Kruger
September 19, 2018 at 18:46
Nice idea Sony, but you’re once again not listening to your fans! It’ll be dead in the water as Ponies have time after time made it very clear that they’re not interested in old games, every time in fact Xbox BC is mentioned, they’ve told you “WE DON’T PLAY OLD GAMES!” I mean Jim Ryan himself said so, so what changed?
Yondaime
September 20, 2018 at 11:26
I might actually buy this, quick depression story: My mom never bought me a play station 1