Sony PlayStation Classic (2018) Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Andrew Hayward (stuff.tv)

Sony PlayStation Classic review

One tiny console, 20 games – and a few glaring holes

This tiny PSX is ultra-adorable ; Revives some legendary games ; Controllers are sturdy and responsive

Some baffling picks in the lineup ; Missing many key 32-bit classics ; Very short controller cables

The game selection is hit-or-miss, but Sony still got a lot right here

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Sony PlayStation Classic

A strange selection of games and muddy upscaling keep the PlayStation Classic mini retro game system from doing Sony's first console justice.

Faithful physical design. Some genuinely excellent classic games. Comes with two gamepads.

Missing several major PlayStation games. 720p upconversion is full of jagged polygons and muddy textures, with little effort to improve them. No DualShock controllers.

Bottom Line: A strange selection of games and muddy upscaling keep the PlayStation Classic mini retro game system from doing Sony's first console justice.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Sean Buckley (cnet.com)

Sony’s PlayStation Classic is an incomplete reflection of the 32-bit era

What you see is what you get: Sony's throwback console is a window to PlayStation's past, but it holds absolutely no surprises.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Ian Dean (creativebloq.com)

PlayStation Classic review

Is the PlayStation Classic retro gaming at its best?

This replica looks excellent ; The old controller still feels good ; A mixed but interesting games list

Emulation mixes NTSC and PAL ; Lacks options and features

A smart-looking mini replica PlayStation console that is let down by some poor emulation choices and a lack of features. The games list is actually a really interesting mix of classics, curiosities and rarities (but it's missing some fan-favourites)....

Apr, 2022