Sony PlayStation Classic Console

demetrios

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl2h8LDq_oI

Nintendo did it for their NES & SNES. It's Sony's turn.

Pre sale is happening today.

USA ..  https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-playstation-classic-console/6301601.p?skuId=6301601&ref=199&loc=AKGBlS8SPlM&acampID=1&siteID=AKGBlS8SPlM-V8aTHgvIuiySXZFSjc3bQg&intl=nosplash

UK .. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B071G84NHX?SubscriptionId=0N2040WR35ZX2PA3CD02&tag=nowinet-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=5143&creativeASIN=B071G84NHX&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Canada ...

demetrios

Walmart USA .. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-PlayStation-Classic/659739661?u1=&oid=223073.1&wmlspartner=AKGBlS8SPlM&sourceid=42737481391484133059&affillinktype=10&veh=aff

Introducing PlayStation Classic A miniature recreation of the iconic PlayStation console, pre-loaded with 20 fan-favorite games along with two wired controllers for local multiplayer showdowns and a virtual memory card for vital game saves. PlayStationClassic also features the same famous logo, button layout and outer packaging but this mini console is approximately 45% smaller than the original PlayStation and includes a HDMI cable to connect directly to a TV.

•         PlayStation Classic comes with 20 pre-loaded games including, Final Fantasy Vll, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3 and Wild Arms.
  
•         This mini console is approximately 45% smaller than the original PlayStation.
  
•         Includes two wired controllers, a virtual memory card and an HDMI cable. 
  

tempo_n_groove

demetrios said:

Walmart USA .. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-PlayStation-Classic/659739661?u1=&oid=223073.1&wmlspartner=AKGBlS8SPlM&sourceid=42737481391484133059&affillinktype=10&veh=aff

Introducing PlayStation Classic A miniature recreation of the iconic PlayStation console, pre-loaded with 20 fan-favorite games along with two wired controllers for local multiplayer showdowns and a virtual memory card for vital game saves. PlayStationClassic also features the same famous logo, button layout and outer packaging but this mini console is approximately 45% smaller than the original PlayStation and includes a HDMI cable to connect directly to a TV.

•         PlayStation Classic comes with 20 pre-loaded games including, Final Fantasy Vll, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3 and Wild Arms.
  
•         This mini console is approximately 45% smaller than the original PlayStation.
  
•         Includes two wired controllers, a virtual memory card and an HDMI cable. 
  

If DOOM isn't on it then it's a NO for me...

demetrios

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl2h8LDq_oI

F Me In The Brain

Also comes with 'way too short' controller cables?

demetrios

No idea WHY they don't include a power supply adapter inside the box.

MayDay10

$100 is a pretty high price point for me for 20 games and not expandable.  

I kind of took this generation of games off for the most part.... at least main stream stuff.  I ended up playing NHL, Madden, NCAA Game Breaker, WWF Smackdown, and Civilization 2 a lot on PS1.... and I bet none of those make it on here.  Final Fantasy VII is kind of a draw, but already own it on a few platforms and $100 for that.  Dunno.  

demetrios

https://twitter.com/EBGamesCanada/status/1042487100271218689

tbergs

Not impressed. There were so many great games for PS. I loved this system. It replaced SNES for me and was the last gaming console I owned until I finally sold it off about 10 years ago. I can't find a complete game list, but what they are offering so far is pretty lackluster. They need to have Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 3 (Scary AF), Final Fantasy IX (best one IMO), Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, MLB 2002, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Crash Bandicoot, Medal of Honor, Syphon Filter 3, Madden NFL ('01 or '02), WWF Smackdown 2 (Played the hell out of this in College - rented it from Blockbuster all the time ) and NBA Live 2001 (KG on the cover!).

demetrios

Amazon USA .. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07HHVF2XG?SubscriptionId=0N2040WR35ZX2PA3CD02&tag=nismain-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=5143&creativeASIN=B07HHVF2XG&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

tempo_n_groove

tbergs said:

Not impressed. There were so many great games for PS. I loved this system. It replaced SNES for me and was the last gaming console I owned until I finally sold it off about 10 years ago. I can't find a complete game list, but what they are offering so far is pretty lackluster. They need to have Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 3 (Scary AF), Final Fantasy IX (best one IMO), Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, MLB 2002, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Crash Bandicoot, Medal of Honor, Syphon Filter 3, Madden NFL ('01 or '02), WWF Smackdown 2 (Played the hell out of this in College - rented it from Blockbuster all the time ) and NBA Live 2001 (KG on the cover!).

You liked Soul Reaver?!?

Did anybody like Twisted Metal and Final Doom?

bflynn1

Twisted Metal, hell yeah! It'd be nice if that was included but I doubt it if their plan is to market to a younger demographic. Never stopped me from playing it as a kid though

tbergs

tempo_n_groove said:

tbergs said:

Not impressed. There were so many great games for PS. I loved this system. It replaced SNES for me and was the last gaming console I owned until I finally sold it off about 10 years ago. I can't find a complete game list, but what they are offering so far is pretty lackluster. They need to have Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 3 (Scary AF), Final Fantasy IX (best one IMO), Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, MLB 2002, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Crash Bandicoot, Medal of Honor, Syphon Filter 3, Madden NFL ('01 or '02), WWF Smackdown 2 (Played the hell out of this in College - rented it from Blockbuster all the time ) and NBA Live 2001 (KG on the cover!).

You liked Soul Reaver?!?

Did anybody like Twisted Metal and Final Doom?

Yeah, I got the Final Doom game. I was a bit disappointed in it, but it was scary and fun to play. Soul Reaver was frustrating, definitely not the best game, but still good. Never got in to Twisted Metal, found it redundant.

igotid88

U.S. https://amzn.to/2NZazEs

Jason P

Speaking as a child of the 90's ... PS1 was mindblowing when it came out but oddly the 8 bit and 16 bit systems have aged better over time.  Kinda like how Star Fox is the crappiest game on the SNES classic.  Indie companies make good coin trying to make new games based on the 16 bit era but no one in their right mind is trying to duplicate a PS1 games graphics.

That said, if they have NFL Gameday on it I will club a little old lady over the head to get one.

demetrios

Up @ 10AM EST today. https://www.ebgames.ca/PS4/Games/756661/playstation-classic

Pre order still up at EB Games USA since yesterday. 

HesCalledDyer

Some games to consider, outside of those already mentioned:

Gran Turismo 2

Spyro the Dragon

Oddworld

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

Silent Hill

Tomb Raider 2

Street Fighter Alpha 3

Driver

Xenogears

Wipeout 3

MayDay10

Jason P said:

Speaking as a child of the 90's ... PS1 was mindblowing when it came out but oddly the 8 bit and 16 bit systems have aged better over time.  Kinda like how Star Fox is the crappiest game on the SNES classic.  Indie companies make good coin trying to make new games based on the 16 bit era but no one in their right mind is trying to duplicate a PS1 games graphics.

That said, if they have NFL Gameday on it I will club a little old lady over the head to get one.

I was talking to someone about this.  It was kind of an awkward adolescence of video game progression.  N64, Sega Saturn, PS1 were kind of awkward graphically with that polygonal attempt at "3d" that made everything look very blocky and buggy.  I kind of sat that Gen out, as I was in college and was being social and whatnot.  I owned a PS1, but didnt buy too many games for it.  Bought a PS2 a few months after graduating and that was a big step forward.  The PS1 titles I did play... we'll see if they make it on this: GTA2, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, Sports Games.   

It didnt age too well, and I dont think it carries the nostalgia of Atari 2600 - NES - Genesis - SNES.  The collector in me wants this, but not sure if $100 is a good price point. 

PS1 games also suck up a lot of storage, so a mod similar to the NES and SNES classics to get a huge library is unlikely

HesCalledDyer

MayDay10 said:

Jason P said:

Speaking as a child of the 90's ... PS1 was mindblowing when it came out but oddly the 8 bit and 16 bit systems have aged better over time.  Kinda like how Star Fox is the crappiest game on the SNES classic.  Indie companies make good coin trying to make new games based on the 16 bit era but no one in their right mind is trying to duplicate a PS1 games graphics.

That said, if they have NFL Gameday on it I will club a little old lady over the head to get one.

I was talking to someone about this.  It was kind of an awkward adolescence of video game progression.  N64, Sega Saturn, PS1 were kind of awkward graphically with that polygonal attempt at "3d" that made everything look very blocky and buggy.  I kind of sat that Gen out, as I was in college and was being social and whatnot.  I owned a PS1, but didnt buy too many games for it.  Bought a PS2 a few months after graduating and that was a big step forward.  The PS1 titles I did play... we'll see if they make it on this: GTA2, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, Sports Games.   

It didnt age too well, and I dont think it carries the nostalgia of Atari 2600 - NES - Genesis - SNES.  The collector in me wants this, but not sure if $100 is a good price point. 

PS1 games also suck up a lot of storage, so a mod similar to the NES and SNES classics to get a huge library is unlikely

A friend of mine is moving to Japan and is letting me foster his N64 while he's gone. I never had an N64 (went from SNES to Saturn/PS1) so I wanted to try out some of those titles I missed out on.  I popped in Ocarina of Time the other day and it looks like someone blew out a sinus infection, puked, & shit diarrhea all over the screen.  I sat there wondering how it was that the 8-bit NES and 16-bit SNES had sharper graphics than a 64-bit system.  I can't tell what the fuck anything is in this game.

tbergs

HesCalledDyer said:

MayDay10 said:

Jason P said:

Speaking as a child of the 90's ... PS1 was mindblowing when it came out but oddly the 8 bit and 16 bit systems have aged better over time.  Kinda like how Star Fox is the crappiest game on the SNES classic.  Indie companies make good coin trying to make new games based on the 16 bit era but no one in their right mind is trying to duplicate a PS1 games graphics.

That said, if they have NFL Gameday on it I will club a little old lady over the head to get one.

I was talking to someone about this.  It was kind of an awkward adolescence of video game progression.  N64, Sega Saturn, PS1 were kind of awkward graphically with that polygonal attempt at "3d" that made everything look very blocky and buggy.  I kind of sat that Gen out, as I was in college and was being social and whatnot.  I owned a PS1, but didnt buy too many games for it.  Bought a PS2 a few months after graduating and that was a big step forward.  The PS1 titles I did play... we'll see if they make it on this: GTA2, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, Sports Games.   

It didnt age too well, and I dont think it carries the nostalgia of Atari 2600 - NES - Genesis - SNES.  The collector in me wants this, but not sure if $100 is a good price point. 

PS1 games also suck up a lot of storage, so a mod similar to the NES and SNES classics to get a huge library is unlikely

A friend of mine is moving to Japan and is letting me foster his N64 while he's gone. I never had an N64 (went from SNES to Saturn/PS1) so I wanted to try out some of those titles I missed out on.  I popped in Ocarina of Time the other day and it looks like someone blew out a sinus infection, puked, & shit diarrhea all over the screen.  I sat there wondering how it was that the 8-bit NES and 16-bit SNES had sharper graphics than a 64-bit system.  I can't tell what the fuck anything is in this game.

Haha! Agreed. The N64 was a system I never liked. Big disappointment and those dumb controllers. I think the first generation of PS1 games were pretty cruddy in the graphics department, but by early '00s it was a lot better

MayDay10

My friend had a Sega Saturn around '97 maybe?  I remember playing EA Hockey on it and it was so bad it was pretty much unplayable.