Following the wildly successful lead of Nintendo's Classic Edition mini game consoles, Sony is releasing the PlayStation Classic on December 3.The mini console is shaped like a PlayStation 1, and comes packed with 20 classic PlayStation 1 games ' no discs required.After spending a week with the console, I've got mixed feelings about the PlayStation Classic.At just $100, it's hard to say no to the PlayStation Classic.On paper, it's a pretty appealing proposition: a miniature version of the PlayStation 1, with 20 games and two controllers, for $100. It's an easy sell to millions of my fellow millennials, who either experienced the launch of the PlayStation 1 firsthand in 1995 as a pre-teen (like me!) or saw it as a "retro" console in childhood.The reality is far less appealing: It's a retro console that feels bare-bones and rushed, even at that low price.I've spent the last week or so with the PlayStation Classic. Here's what I love and don't love about it:SEE ALSO:A $100 mini version of the original PlayStation is on the way with 20 games packed in ' here are the games includedThe good stuff: 1. The console itself is an excellent reproduction of the original PlayStation 1.From the placement of the power, reset, and open buttons, to the nostalgia-laced logo sitting on top of the faux CD-ROM reader, to the little tactile raised dots, the PlayStation Classic is an extremely faithful reproduction of the original PlayStation console released in 1995.To that end, if you're looking for another adorable little console to put on a shelf next to the NES and Super NES Classic Editions from Nintendo, the PlayStation Classic is a shoe-in.With the exception of the controller ports in the front being replaced by USB ports, and the power and RCA ports in the back being replaced by micro USB and HDMI, respectively, the PlayStation Classic looks almost exactly like the original PlayStation.2. The controllers are similarly faithful reproductions of the original PS1 gamepad.There are a few subtle differences, but in general, the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch all use the same type of controller solution.Way back in the mid-'90s, video game controllers weren't standardized like they are today. There were no analog sticks on the first PlayStation gamepad, and no rumble. The shape it tooka core component of all modern game controller designwas brand-new, and considered a risk by Sony's leadership.Though Sony's gamepad has evolved considerably over time, the original PlayStation 1 gamepad set a design standard that Sony has stuck by for over 20 years. Having such a faithful reproduction of such a foundational element of gaming is rad, to say the least!3. Being able to easily play foundational games like "Resident Evil," "Metal Gear Solid," and "Grand Theft Auto" is incredible.Have you ever played the first "Grand Theft Auto" game' Chances are you haven't, and its inclusion on the list of 20 games packed in with the PlayStation Classic is a great opportunity to finally see it in all its bizarre glory.If you play the original "Super Mario Bros." on NES, it won't feelthat far removed from the most modern versions of two-dimensional "Super Mario" gameplay. But if you play "Grand Theft Auto," you may not even know how to move your characterlet alone see the evolutionary thread that leads directly from the original game up through to "Grand Theft Auto 5." It's like playing a game from another universe.Similarly, the hilarious intro movie to the original "Resident Evil" is a delightful retro throwback. From such humble roots came a years-long game and movie franchise!And "Metal Gear Solid," unbelievably, is still very impressive. Its visuals haven't aged terrifically well, but its presentation is as cinematic as ever. Playing these games provides crucial context for the modern landscape of video games.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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