Playstation Classic

alpahaeagle · 19-09-2018 9:42am #1

Hi Guys have you seen this?????

Playstation Classic to launch in December

20 games, Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3, and Wild Arms the only 5 announced.

$99 USD, no word on European release or pricing.

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018...-loaded-games/

deadl0ck · 19-09-2018 10:23am

It's €99.99 - it's at the end of the video on their tweet:
https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1042296784058376192/video/1

Dr Bob · 19-09-2018 10:31am

deadl0ck wrote: »

It's €99.99 - it's at the end of the video on their tweet:
https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1042296784058376192/video/1

WANT!
better not be nintendo levels of under production on this.

Jack burton · 19-09-2018 10:53am

Pre-orders open tomorrow it seems. I'm sorry now lads but I'm going to get 2 and sell one on Christmas week

fmul9798 · 19-09-2018 11:37am

Pre-orders up on Smyths and Amazon already

Steve X2 · 19-09-2018 11:40am

fmul9798 wrote: »

Pre-orders up on Smyths and Amazon already

Any link for the amazon pe-oder? I dont see it on the site.

geotrig · 19-09-2018 11:48am

Steve X2 wrote: »

Any link for the amazon pe-oder? I dont see it on the site.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071G84NHX/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item

19-09-2018 12:50pm

The optimist in me says we're getting Kula World, Tombi, Suikoden and Team Buddies preloaded.
Hopefully they won't keep us waiting too long on the complete list

Inviere · 19-09-2018 4:14pm

Preordered on both Smyths & Amazon just in case. I think it'll be made in sufficient quantities though, as opposed to the bs Nintendo pull all the time these days.

Chris_Heilong · 19-09-2018 4:19pm

Unless they add in an enhanced graphics mode I will stick to my Retro-pi as anti-aliasing and dejaggy HD filter really adds a lot to PS1 3D games.

Inviere · 19-09-2018 4:22pm

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Unless they add in an enhanced graphics mode I will stick to my Retro-pi as anti-aliasing and dejaggy HD filter really adds a lot to PS1 3D games.

The visuals do look quite 'vanilla' in the video promo for this, not a scanline to be seen

KeRbDoG · 19-09-2018 6:12pm

alpahaeagle wrote: »

Hi Guys have you seen this?????
Playstation Classic to launch in December
20 games, Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3, and Wild Arms the only 5 announced.

$99 USD, no word on European release or pricing.

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018...-loaded-games/

eddhorse · 19-09-2018 6:54pm

Doubt they will make it easy to add games like the Nintendo minis

Inviere · 19-09-2018 6:56pm

eddhorse wrote: »

Doubt they will make it easy to add games like the Nintendo minis

Actually, a new Vita FW update has just been released which blocks the new exploit. Hmm....

Peatys · 19-09-2018 7:06pm

Cheers for the heads up.
Preordered from Smyth's with free delivery.

....which was nice......

DaveyDave · 19-09-2018 8:49pm

Pre-ordered that now. It'll be from the GF for Christmas so worst case scenario, I'm not out of pocket :P

Not expecting any huge games on it, I hope they don't pull a Sega and put the same crap games nobody wants. I'm happy enough with Tekken 3 and Ridge Racer so far.

Jack burton · 19-09-2018 10:18pm

Holding out for Legend of Dragoon

Retr0gamer · 20-09-2018 8:51am

:mad:

CiDeRmAn · 20-09-2018 4:43pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

:mad:

It might be an easy trigger, but no one can help but pull it!

StereoSound · 20-09-2018 9:54pm

I hope they put Tomb Raider II on it, that's a game I'd like to play again....

Not sure though I'm gonna bother pre ordering it, if I dont get one I wont panic as the SNES classic was my BIG one and I just had to have it. PS2 was the first playstation I really took seriousy.

The Last Bandit · 20-09-2018 10:17pm

Preordered one, even though I doubt there will be the supply shortages like with the NES (unless on purpose). Interesting to see what the lineup will be and what sort of regional differences there will be.

Can imagine the amount of hassle getting soundtracks for the likes of Wipeout licensed again

DaveyDave · 20-09-2018 11:41pm

I think this will flop if it doesn't have Intelligent Qube

CiDeRmAn · 21-09-2018 7:13am

By the time you factor in cd audio the game files for the PS get quite big.... Or so I am told.... ahem....

The Last Bandit · 21-09-2018 7:44am

Dual omission is annoying but understandable given the sub $100 price point.
Speculation that they may release dual shock controllers as accessories, but doesn't make a huge amount of sense if the built-in 20 games doesn't require analogue sticks.

Personally this is just a collectors item for me, I'll still end up using the Nvidia Shield for Playstation stuff on HDMI

CiDeRmAn · 21-09-2018 8:46am

I suppose the really good PS games appeared in the middle to late life of the console, and most of those included DS support, and in most of those cases really only played well with analogue.
So, if you must play Crash and Spyro, it's going to be a chore, more so as you'll have to use a digital pad!
Me, I would like a NegCon!
Only way to play Ridge Racer and it's sequels!

diceyreilly · 21-09-2018 8:52am

Anyone got a link so I can pre-order.

deadl0ck · 21-09-2018 2:18pm

diceyreilly wrote: »

Anyone got a link so I can pre-order.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071G84NHX/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item

super_furry · 21-09-2018 2:19pm

diceyreilly wrote: »

Anyone got a link so I can pre-order.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071G84NHX/

21-09-2018 2:33pm

sugarman wrote: »

I've resisted pre ordering one of these so far but part of me is still trying to find a reason to order it.

I mean it'll be a nice piece to add to the collection but I've the original system along with a massive back catalogue of titles that'll probably come with this. I've also the PS2, 3 & 4, PSP +Vita that can also play titles in one form or another, so well covered.

...and more logically the system is going to be fairly limited hack wise. Unlike the SNES/NES mini where you can fit every game into the 4gb of flash memory.. If this is hacked, I suspect this will only have maybe 16gb to fit the stock 20 games.. and it'll be a pain having to load up only 20 at a time , id want a sizable selection at hand. Then add the omission of an analogue controller for certain games..

I just think €99 on this could be better spent elsewhere adding to my collection.

If they include a couple more multi disc games I can see it having 32gb flash but that's still not a huge amount in the grand scheme of things.
Maybe we'll have a way of loading from a usb similar to the nintendo minis.

super_furry · 21-09-2018 3:30pm

Jack burton wrote: »

Holding out for Legend of Dragoon

Think there's a decent chance we could get it, with it being a SCE Japan game. The storage size is the only reason they may not go with it.

CosmicSmash · 21-09-2018 4:23pm

I just checked that Amazon link for someone and it's currently unavailable. It'll be interesting to see what the stock levels are like in December.

DaveyDave · 21-09-2018 4:31pm

Showing out of stock on Smyth's too.

CiDeRmAn · 21-09-2018 4:41pm

super_furry wrote: »

Think there's a decent chance we could get it, with it being a SCE Japan game. The storage size is the only reason they may not go with it.

Another reason might be because it's sh1te.

eddhorse · 25-09-2018 9:42am

I'd say the same people that have SNES and NES minis for sale on Adverts for €150 have snapped up the PS1 Classics too.

CosmicSmash · 25-09-2018 10:46am

eddhorse wrote: »

I'd say the same people that have SNES and NES minis for sale on Adverts for €150 have snapped up the PS1 Classics too.

You'll see them on Adverts for 300 euro at Christmas.

Inviere · 25-09-2018 10:50am

That'll only happen if Sony pull a Nintendo and make these artificially scarce.

KeRbDoG · 25-09-2018 10:58am

This is making me have second thoughts with the order I've placed for a PS-IO

Inviere · 25-09-2018 11:20am

KeRbDoG wrote: »

This is making me have second thoughts with the order I've placed for a PS-IO

More than likely it's just going to be a locked down Vita TV. If you were going to cancel a PSIO order, you'd be far better buying a 3.60 or less Vita TV as opposed to a PS Classic

CosmicSmash · 25-09-2018 11:49am

Inviere wrote: »

That'll only happen if Sony pull a Nintendo and make these artificially scarce.

With the fact that it's so close to Christmas and the pre-orders closed after a couple of days that might just happen, I wouldn't bet against it.

Inviere · 25-09-2018 12:02pm

CosmicSmash wrote: »

With the fact that it's so close to Christmas and the pre-orders closed after a couple of days that might just happen, I wouldn't bet against it.

I wouldn't bet against it either, but hopefully Sony don't play into the hands of scalpers, and make enough of the damn things so that anyone who wants one, gets one. Christmas season though will put that to the test.

Retr0gamer · 25-09-2018 12:43pm

I've a bad feeling they will just shove 50Hz PAL roms on the system in Europe.

Inviere · 25-09-2018 12:45pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I've a bad feeling they will just shove 50Hz PAL roms on the system in Europe.

Are the PS1 downloads on PSN still 50hz over here??

DaveyDave · 25-09-2018 1:04pm

Thinking of cancelling my pre-order as I got some other goodies. I think I need to wait until launch to cancel with Smyths, at that rate if these are scarce and someone wants one they can take it off my hands!

I also saw an article saying that the Classic won't be getting any additional games after launch.

Inviere · 25-09-2018 1:10pm

DaveyDave wrote: »

Thinking of cancelling my pre-order as I got some other goodies. I think I need to wait until launch to cancel with Smyths, at that rate if these are scarce and someone wants one they can take it off my hands!

If you've preordered for Home Delivery, you can call Smyths and they'll cancel it for you. If it's Click n Collect, you'll have no shortage of takers who'll want it anyway.

I also saw an article saying that the Classic won't be getting any additional games after launch.

Seems to be the case. Can't say I'm surprised, it'd greatly add to the initial expense of the unit.

CiDeRmAn · 25-09-2018 2:10pm

An ad popped up for the Playstation Classic, offering it for $49.99 with free worldwide shipping.
I smell a rat!
So, obviously, I didn't order!

I had it pre-ordered from Amazon but cancelled it, figured I'd give it a little time, pick it up in the new year.

Retr0gamer · 25-09-2018 2:44pm

Inviere wrote: »

Are the PS1 downloads on PSN still 50hz over here??

Other than imports that never got a PAL release and a few exceptions like the Resi games, they are all 50Hz.

o1s1n · 25-09-2018 2:45pm

That's actually shocking.

DaveyDave · 25-09-2018 2:59pm

It's been a while since I played Bully on PS4 but if I remember it has a ghosting effect to it as if it's a PS2 on composite running on a HDTV. Looks like crap especially compared to what emulators can do. It also doesn't help that Bully Scholarship Edition on 360 is a better looking point of reference.

I think it's wise for them to have some sort of filters or anti-aliasing, rather than just standard emulation. I believe they say the PS2 Games are upscaled to 1080p but they don't look it.

Inviere · 25-09-2018 3:06pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Other than imports that never got a PAL release and a few exceptions like the Resi games, they are all 50Hz.

Fookin' hell Sony :rolleyes: Might try and preoder a US one of these, just in case...

Riesen_Meal · 25-09-2018 3:12pm

Inviere wrote: »

Fookin' hell Sony :rolleyes: Might try and preoder a US one of these, just in case...

I don't think they will be 50hZ in this day and age, are they that silly?

Everyone generally has 60hz capable HDTVs...

Nintendo didn't in fairness

Inviere · 25-09-2018 3:15pm

Fieldog wrote: »

I don't think they will be 50hZ in this day and age, are they that silly?

Everyone generally has 60hz capable HDTVs...

Nintendo didn't in fairness

If they just dump the EU roms from the EU PSN store onto the Classic, then yeah, Retr0 could be right and we'll end up with the 50Hz versions. You know your bad when Nintendo make you look bad.

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