PlayStation Classic

PlayStation Classic
PlayStation Classic console and controller
Also known as
  • PSC
  • PS Classic
PS1 Classic
DeveloperSony Interactive Entertainment
ManufacturerSony Electronics
Product familyPlayStation
TypeDedicated console
Release dateWW: December 3, 2018; 5 years ago (2018-12-03)
Introductory priceUS$99.99
99.99
¥9,980
£89.99
A$149.99
CA$129.99
MediaInternal flash memory
Operating systemLinux
System on a chipMediaTek MT8167A
CPUQuad-Core ARM Cortex-A35
MemoryGB of DDR3 RAM
Storage16 GB eMMC Flash
Removable storageUnavailable
GraphicsPower VR GE8300
Controller input2 controller ports PlayStation Classic controller
ConnectivitymicroUSB
Dimensions149 mm × 33 mm × 105 mm (5.9 in × 1.3 in × 4.1 in)
Mass170g
Websitehttps://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/playstation-classic/

The PlayStation Classic is a dedicated video game console by Sony Interactive Entertainment that emulates games originally released on its 1994 PlayStation console. It was announced in September 2018 at the Tokyo Game Show, and released on December 3, 2018, the 24th anniversary of the release of the original.[1] The console has been compared to competitor Nintendo's prior releases of the NES Classic Edition and Super NES Classic Edition mini consoles.[2] Despite this, the console received negative reviews from critics, with criticism for its weak game library, inclusion of the original PlayStation controller instead of later, upgraded revisions, use of PAL versions for certain games, and high price tag, though the console's design did attract praise.

  1. ^ Machkovech, Sam (September 19, 2018). "Sony joins the classic-console fray with $99 PlayStation Classic on Dec. 3". Ars Technica. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  2. ^ Craddock, Ryan (September 19, 2018). "Sony Responds To Nintendo's Success With Its Very Own PlayStation Classic Mini Console". Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 25, 2018.