From PlayStation Universe: "PlayStation Classic, Sony’s new mini-console packed with PSOne games, is missing some key features. On the surface, the tiny PSOne replica looks to be the ideal stocking-filler for PlayStation fans seeking a nostalgic trip back to where it all began."
As if it wasn’t already hard enough to play old PlayStation games like Final Fantasy VI.
I saw this earlier. A whole bunch of purchased PSOne Classics are now "expired" despite being paid for. That had better be a glitch.
Plug-in and play machines like the Atari consoles from the days of yore (early 2000s) have given way to official "mini" consoles from companies like Nintendo, Sega, and now Sony with its recently announced PlayStation Classic. For some, these consoles are an easy way to play licensed retro games with a level of confidence in the quality of the product. But as retro games become hot commodities again, what does this signal for retro gamers and historians?
Quality of product?
For years now emulators had far better quality than any of this classic garbage.
I like that it gives kids an easy way to enjoy some classics that they might not try without this packaged format
These systems are a means to enjoy classic games, legally, without having to invest in the originals hardware, while enjoying something that looks and feels like it to an extent. The PlayStation one has the only official re-release of Tekken 3, so I'm kind of stoked about that.
It’s not analog controllers. It’s not working replica memory cards. It’s not even the lack of an included AC adapter just so you can run the damn thing straight out of the box. What the PlayStation Classic is missing is a huge opportunity: A seeming and total lack of PSN purchase integration, and furthermore, an omission of any kind of digital storefront to add software beyond the 20 included titles.
If you actually had plenty of PS1 games purchased on PSN, why then would you buy this device? Just go play it on your PS3.
Lol what? This is supposed to be a mini console preloaded with some of the best PS1 hits not a relaunch of the PS1
Where were these articles when we found out the NES and SNES Minis lack the ability to purchase games on VC? If that criticism applies to the PS1 Classic, it should apply universally to any system that lacks the same feature.
To add digital you would have to add networking functionality to it, which would hike the price up.
You have to remember this product isn't actually for the hardcore gamer, it's for the gift giving holiday season.
Its simple and clean and its exactly how it should be so any consumer, whether hardcore gamer, casual gamer to a returning nostalgic fan.
You start adding online functionality it hikes up the price but it also hikes up the complexity.
The average gamer like you and i can understand it easy, but you know there are regular gamers who don't know what digital stores are, what things like Xbox game pass are, some consumers don't realise all of the options that are available.
K.I.S.S my friend, simple features, show big benefits to consumers.
You know we are going to just get a PSone classic next year with analog sticks right?
Also hopefully Sony will get PS1 digital purchases onto PS4 eventually.
In all seriousness, they should just release these classics bundled on their PSN service.
It's pretty obvious that retro gaming is important which is why a lot of people requested BC. So it's odd to see the comment of BC not being a big deal when we now have these retro consoles being the rage.
y'know... this is VERY cool and all, but being able to play PS1 games on the Vita on-the-go is still a bit more appealing
For the power adapter I'm pretty sure you can just use any regular USB one that plugs into an outlet. I have at least 5 of those just in a junk drawer.
Just please have long controller cords or wireless. Haters gonna hate over 100 million gamers bought ps1 so easily 5 million will buy this
And Nintendo didn't start this trend neo geo did keep up with facts
Selling an AC adapter separately? Very Nintendo of you!
Anyway, the thing only has HDMI and these games were meant to be played on CRT TVs.