Sony launches a PlayStation Classic console in December, loaded with 20 games

Sony is following in Nintendo's footsteps and bringing back its original PlayStation console nearly 25 years after its initial release as a miniature gaming device called PlayStation Classic, the company announced today. The device will cost 99.99 dollars (99.99 euros / 9,980 yen / 89.99 pounds sterling) and, like the NES NES and SNES Classic consoles from Nintendo, it will contain 20 titles "to be defined", including Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, and Ridge Racer Type 4. The device will be launched worldwide on December 3rd.

In addition to a standard mini-PlayStation, buyers will also receive two classic PS1 controllers for games that support local multiplayer when they buy the lot. We do not have a full list of games yet, but Sony's press release confirms two other titles: Flash jumping and Wild arms.

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Considering that Sony seems to be a little better than Nintendo when it comes to providing hardware, it seems unlikely that it will be as difficult to obtain as the NES or the SNES Classic. This is good news for those looking for a retro PlayStation feel and good old Square role-playing games. (Of course, you can already play many classic PlayStation games as they are on iOS, PC and, soon, on the Nintendo Switch).

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