With a history stretching all the way back to the failed Super NES disc drive, the fates of Sony and Nintendo have always been closely linked. Late last night, the PlayStation purveyor decided to take another page out of Nintendo’s nostalgia-themed book with the announcement of the PlayStation Classic microconsole.
The PlayStation Classic will be available on December 3 (the 24th anniversary of its launch in Japan), and it’ll include 20 pre-loaded games (Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3, and Wild Arms have been announced so far). The package will also include two USB-powered replica PlayStation controllers, an HDMI cable, and a USB power cable (but no AC Adapter, you’ll need to supply your own). And don’t worry, you won’t need to dust off your old Memory Cards, the PlayStation Classic will give players the chance to save their progress directly to the system.
All this can be yours for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $99.99. More pictures of the rather snazzy-looking device can be found at the PlayStation Blog:
The mini console is approximately 45% smaller than the original PlayStation, and it emulates the original’s look and feel by featuring similar controllers and packaging. 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 pre-loaded games will be playable in their original format.
Your move, Nintendo.
