'Playstation Classic' announced.
Discussion
Fallingup said:
Evolved said:
Am I missing something here. If you own copies of original games, and the classic is a bit of a let down, why not just buy an original PS1?
My thoughts too. It'll probably be refurbed but so what. There's quite a few on ebay. Evolved said:
Am I missing something here. If you own copies of original games, and the classic is a bit of a let down, why not just buy an original PS1?
For me personally it's the fact its brand new and stores all the games in the one box (with 20 ready to play). I had two original PlayStations and both died due to laser issues. Plus discs get scratched with use. I wouldn't buy one second hand.Also they are very compact and have hdmi for simple connectability to modern TVs.
Same reasons that any of these retro machines are popular I think. I've not found the Classic to be a let down - quite the opposite but I guess it depends on what you are looking for in buying one.
Edited by Cloudy147 on Sunday 16th December 22:24
Fallingup said:
That's interesting. Didn't realise you could store games on it. Can you also save game progress?
You can’t, from what I’ve read. A huge mistake imho, could have been a nice little money spinner if they had. You’re stuck with the tiny library of 20 games - until someone cracks it.Evolved said:
Am I missing something here. If you own copies of original games, and the classic is a bit of a let down, why not just buy an original PS1?
I have an original PS1 but the CD spindle is a bit flaky. But I can play my original discs using OpenEMU on a 6yr old Mac Mini with the SuperDrive. PS4 DualShock controller connected via Bluetooth gives you all the control options you need. Fallingup said:
That's interesting. Didn't realise you could store games on it. Can you also save game progress?
Yes you can. When you close the game (via the reset button on the console) it asks if you want to save your position in the game. It also has a virtual memory card (I think, I haven't tried it, but I have come across the memory card slots, more by my accident than a really looking for them).Worth a look if you are interested. The hack has also advanced now as well so that two player games can be used via a USB hub apparently if you load your games onto a memory stick.
Some of the guys on YouTube have got about 50 games on their carosel now.
Edited by Cloudy147 on Monday 17th December 21:42
Cloudy147 said:
Yes you can. When you close the game (via the reset button on the console) it asks if you want to save your position in the game. It also has a virtual memory card (I think, I haven't tried it, but I have come across the memory card slots, more by my accident than a really looking for them).
Worth a look if you are interested. The hack has also advanced now as well so that two player games can be used via a USB hub apparently if you load your games onto a memory stick.
Some of the guys on YouTube have got about 50 games on their carosel now.
I'm warming to it. Certainly no use unless I can play the original Doom. Worth a look if you are interested. The hack has also advanced now as well so that two player games can be used via a USB hub apparently if you load your games onto a memory stick.
Some of the guys on YouTube have got about 50 games on their carosel now.
Edited by Cloudy147 on Monday 17th December 21:42
What no TOCA?!
Best PS1 game made IMO - wasted so many hours on that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB2fBjhNzFc
PS: Menu was a cheating fecker!
Best PS1 game made IMO - wasted so many hours on that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB2fBjhNzFc
PS: Menu was a cheating fecker!
I bought myself one and I have to say I'm a little disappointed in the game play.
Certain games are OK but some are impossibly laggy, Ridge Racer, Destruction Derby and Cool Boarders are practically unplayable unless you plan ahead for each turn/braking point/jump. GTA isn't much better. Rayman, Abe's and Tekken are all pretty good, there's no real issues there and they're still alright to play. The best of the bunch is MGS though, it's still very good, no control issues to speak of.
The fact I've paid £90 for one game is a bit of a shame though really.
Certain games are OK but some are impossibly laggy, Ridge Racer, Destruction Derby and Cool Boarders are practically unplayable unless you plan ahead for each turn/braking point/jump. GTA isn't much better. Rayman, Abe's and Tekken are all pretty good, there's no real issues there and they're still alright to play. The best of the bunch is MGS though, it's still very good, no control issues to speak of.
The fact I've paid £90 for one game is a bit of a shame though really.
Mannginger said:
What no TOCA?!
Best PS1 game made IMO - wasted so many hours on that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB2fBjhNzFc
PS: Menu was a cheating fecker!
God I loved Toca. What a game, seemed so real, the straight cut box whine, had it all.Best PS1 game made IMO - wasted so many hours on that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB2fBjhNzFc
PS: Menu was a cheating fecker!
paul99 said:
Caved in and ordered one for £42.50 using the eBay code. The hack makes it far more attractive and hopefully workarounds can be found for the poor performance on some games.
Mine arrived today, My Vita and Wii have retroarch etc on so I didn't really need this, but you know how it is If they knock 50% off the NeoGeo I'll get that too!
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