Sony are launching the Playstation Classic mini console just in time for Christmas
It may only be September but companies are already thinking about the must-have Crimbo gifts and Sony may have hit the motherload with their upcoming release. With Sony releasing mini versions of old games consoles with a whole bunch of their major games on them, they've now revealed that they’ll be releasing a Playstation classic with 20 games on December 3rd.
The Playstation Classic will set you back around £80 and come complete with 20 classic games on it, including Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Ridge Racer Type 4, Jumping Flash and Wild Arms. The other 15 will be announced at a later date but I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed. I'd be surprised if Crash Bandicoot didn't make an appearance. Here’s what the official press release says:
Almost 25 years ago, the original PlayStation was introduced to the world.
Developed by then Sony Computer Entertainment, it was the first home console in video game history to ship 100 million units worldwide, offering consumers a chance to play games with real-time 3D rendered graphics for the first time in their own homes.
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 preloaded games will be playable in their original format.
I know a few people who still have their original playstation, gathering dust in the corner of the room while they wait for the games to become relevant again. This is the moment they’ve been waiting for!
Pretty exciting stuff. To think we can play on the console we played with as kids with our own kids is kind of awesome. I hope there is a PS classic-shaped gift under my tree this Christmas.
