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Sony making mini-console debut with PlayStation Classic

The dinky device will come pre-loaded with 20 classic titles, including fan-favorites such as Final Fantasy VII, Ridge Racer Type 4, Wild Arms, and Tekken 3.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

September 19, 2018

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Sony is wading into the mini-console market with the launch of the PlayStation Classic. 

The Japanese console maker is no doubt keen to emulate Nintendo, which found success with its own bite-sized NES and SNES Classic offerings, and it looks like the PlayStation Classic is a similar proposition. 

The dinky device will come pre-loaded with 20 classic titles, including fan-favorites such as Final Fantasy VII, Ridge Racer Type 4Wild Arms, and Tekken 3, as well as two replica controllers. 

It's approximately 45 percent smaller than the original PlayStation, but emulates the iconic matte gray look of its older sibling down to a tee. 

Naturally, certain features have been tweaked, and given there's no need for actual game discs anymore, the open button is now used to change virtual discs, while the reset button suspends games. 

The PlayStation Classic will retail for $99.99 when it launches on December 3, 2018 -- precisely 24 years after the original PlayStation hit shelves. See it in action by checking out the trailer above. 

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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