PlayStation Classic
PlayStation Classic console and controller | |
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| Developer | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Manufacturer | Sony Electronics |
| Product family | PlayStation |
| Type | Dedicated console |
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| Introductory price | US$99.99 €99.99 ¥9,980 £89.99 A$149.99 CA$129.99 |
| Media | Internal flash memory |
| Operating system | Linux |
| System on a chip | MediaTek MT8167A |
| CPU | Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A35 |
| Memory | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | 16 GB eMMC |
| Graphics | Power VR GE8300 |
| Controller input | 2 controller ports PlayStation Classic controller |
| Connectivity | microUSB |
| Dimensions | 149 × 33 × 105 mm (5.9 × 1.3 × 4.1 in) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.0 oz) |
| Website | playstation |
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. The console has been compared to competitor Nintendo's prior releases of the NES Classic Edition and Super NES Classic Edition mini consoles. The console received generally 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.