PlayStation Classic reviews are in: Here's what the critics think

Did Sony strike gold with the PlayStation Classic? Or is it just a big hunk of pyrite wrapped in a vintage-styled plastic shell?

Reviews are in for the latest micro-console sensation, and the first from Sony. Just like Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classic, PlayStation Classic is a pint-sized replica of the original PlayStation (or PS One, as it is now known). It’s pre-loaded with 20 games, a list that includes a mix of bona fide favorites and surprising deep cuts.

But is it any good? The $100 item is certainly adorable in the same way as Nintendo’s competing products. It’s also more expensive than either of those. And while the mix of games covers a wide gamut, some have criticized a few notable absences and others have pointed out that games from the PS One era aren’t really worthy of “classic” status just yet. Read more…

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