Sony’s Newest PlayStation Classic To Get A December Launch

Nintendo’s NES Classic Mini and the SNES Classic Mini became very popular among gamers. Following the footsteps of rival Nintendo, Sony has announced that it is bringing back the original PlayStation experience for gamers in a new miniaturized version, dubbed PlayStation Classic.

The new gaming console will come pre-loaded with 20 popular classic gaming titles from the 32-bit console era including fan-favorites Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Ridge Racer Type 4, Jumping Flash, and Wild Arms.

While PlayStation Classic will be around 45 percent smaller in size than the original PlayStation, it will feature similar controllers and packaging to give the original’s look and feel. The gaming console will come with two wired PlayStation 1 controllers and an HDMI cable. It won’t include an AC adaptor, with the only power option being a bundled USB cable.

The PlayStation Classic will launch in limited quantities on December 3, 2018, commemorating the original PlayStation’s December 3, 1994 release date, in Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The device will cost $99.99 ( €99.99 / 9,980 yen / £89.99). The gaming console is currently up for pre-order at select retailers across the US and Canada.

It is expected that Sony will reveal the full list of the 20 PlayStation Classic games closer to release in December. Notably, all of the pre-loaded games will be playable in their original format.

Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment,  the original PlayStation was launched almost 25 years ago. It was the first home console in video game history to ship 100 million units worldwide, offering gamers a chance to play games with real-time 3D rendered graphics in their homes for the first time. It remains in the top 5 selling video game hardware of all time.