Playstation Classic

Sulla Playstation Classic c'è poco da recensire, è semplicemente una scatolina di plastica (ben costruita) che riproduce fedelmente una miniatura del primo modello Playstation del 1994 su cui è stato installato un emulatore che fa il suo sporco lavoro e riproduce dignitosamente i 20 giochi disponibili. Per me è un'ottimo acquisto, io l'ho presa semplicemente per avere a portata di mano Tekken 3, Abe, Rayman e Siphon Filter. (Pensate di prendere anche solo questi 4 giochi usati per l'originale e il prezzo di 60€ è già giustificato). Ora spero che questo commento venga messo in evidenza perchè qui vedo troppa gente che si lamenta e vorrei fare chiarezza in modo che le persone sappiano come me cosa stanno andare a comprare. 1) Come potete pensare che questo coso LEGGA DEI CD ROM??? No non li legge. 2) Ci sono 20 giochi. Basta. Un mio amico con una chiavetta e un programma apposito sulla sua ci ha già aggiunto giochi masterizzati ma io sto parlando del prodotto così com'è (Guardate su internet la lista giochi) 3) Volete giochi in italiano? Non compratela, solo due sono in italiano (GTA e Rainbow Six). 4) Vedi punto 2, No non ci sono i grandi classici, Crash, Spyro, Tomb Rider, Se volete giocare a quelli non compratela e risparmiate per prendere le copie originali. 5) Dovete avere in casa un adattatore USB 5V-1A, non è incluso Se siete consci di questo non potete dire che sia un prodotto scadente, 60€ è un prezzo onestissimo (Forse 99 era eccessivo e non l'avrei presa a quel prezzo). Molto felice del mio acquisto, ottimo prodotto.

Initially, I was pretty excited when I found out about Sony’s plans to issue a ‘mini’ version of the first Playstation. Never before had I possessed the console myself, and my past experiences with the PSX games amounted to playing some of the titles at my friend’s house as a teenager as well as dabbling in different PSX emulators on my laptop in order to experience some of the titles that have changed/influenced the gaming industry. While the latter brought me closer to the experience, there was always this sense of never having the real ‘plug-n-play’ console feeling, displayed on a TV screen with a joystick in hands, and without having to mess around with different plug-ins, etc. Upon initial release I was taken aback by all the negative reviews pertaining to the choice of the games and the emulation software, therefore I decided to think it over before buying the console myself. It took me over a year to give into temptation (and a fairly reduced price, I must admit) and now the question whether PS Classic Mini – despite all the criticism – delivers poses itself. And the very subjective answer is: YES, but… … you have to be honest with yourself why you are buying this console. The console offers the experience of the original Playstation – no more, no less. I find the criticism pertaining to the emulation quality unwarranted, because – as much as this might frustrate players who with years got used to more intuitive control schemes and better graphics – this is how those games looked and played at the time! For me, the alleged ‘slowness’ of some games, due to their apparent PAL emulation, does not show at all nor does it diminish the playing experience. And some game developers used these ‘limitations’ of the system to the strength, atmosphere and innovativeness of their games – the most obvious examples from the list of offered games being Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy 7 and Resident Evil, which, after having them played on PS Classic Mini, seem to have incredibly stood the test of time and are a testament to the importance of the first PS console’s game library. The choice of 20 preinstalled games is a point of contestation for many customers and the one where previously accentuated personal honesty comes into play the most. Not going into the issue of acquired licenses, Sony provides a broader overview of different video game genres than its predecessors, Nintendo SNES and NES, as some of these genres were only really established on Playstation itself (e.g. Metal Gear Solid as the predecessor of the stealth games genre; Resident Evil as the predecessor of survival horror, GTA as the predecessor of modern sandbox/open world games). This means that based on your personal criteria you will either like only a limited number of games, or you might find you have the taste for a broader range of genres. For example, having played FF7 and Tekken3 for the first time (after all these years Tekken 3 plays as fluidly as when it first came out), my girlfriend discovered her affinity for JRPG and fighting games. We have also been enjoying the first Rayman (it is surprising how many of its original elements still remain incorporated into the sequels), Oddworld, Persona, Wild Arms, Rainbow Six and Syphon Filter, without caring to much for driving games and a definitive odd-ball on the list – Intelligent Cube. In sum, if you are open, there is plenty of fun here for every taste, and regardless of personal preferences, every video game lover should experience MGS and FF7. With the depth of their narratives, adorable idiosyncrasies, atmosphere, gameplay and players’ emotional involvement, these two showed as perhaps never before the potential of video games as works of art and paved the way for future development of many - nowadays beloved – video games series. In my humble opinion, definitely worth the 40€ price to be able to play them at whim and the way they were meant to be played. Annex: The hardware is compact, light and can easily be transported, which is a plus. The design is also great, and while one might miss analog sticks, it does not take long to get used to the original control scheme. Arguably, having dual shock motors inside would noticeably increase the price of the console. PS Classic Mini for 40€, a definitive recommendation.

Out of the box this product is poor. Luckily Sony left the keys on the doorstep to allow hackers to give this product a true purpose. For A$39 and with a bit of tinkering thanks to the internet you are effectively getting the equivalent of a retropie in a nice Sony mini playstation case that can not only run Playstation games but is a very effective emulator of many earlier platforms and arcade titles thanks to Retroarch. Great value for that price.... feel sorry for anybody who paid full retail price on its release or who has not investigated the modding scene on this device.

En tant que grand amateur de jeux vidéo, je me suis lancé dans l'acquisition de cette PlayStation Classic pour compléter ma collection déjà bien fournie. Et je dois dire que j'ai été agréablement surpris par la qualité et l'authenticité de cette console. Elle ressemble en tout point à celle que nous connaissions à l'époque, avec en bonus 113 jeux préinstallés qui nous replongent instantanément dans nos souvenirs d'enfance. Pour tous les nostalgiques et les passionnés de jeux rétro, je recommande chaudement ce produit. Il allie plaisir de jeu et nostalgie à la perfection, une véritable pépite pour les amateurs de rétro-gaming ! Les yeux fermés, vous pouvez l'ajouter à votre collection sans hésitation.

First of all it is so tiny and cute! People notice it in my flat all the time. It sits in your hand so cute. The wire for the controllers is really short to be honest so you need to sit right next to it. Apart from that it is a brilliant piece of nostalgia that I have doubt that I will keep forever. Is speedy and reliable. Took my right back! Guests love it.