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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…
Sony PlayStation Classic review: The graphics are weak, but the fun is real
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For almost two weeks, I’ve been living life like it was 1994 thanks to Sony’s PlayStation Classic.
The $99.99 system, like Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classic before it, is yet another miniaturized game console pre-loaded with games from a bygone era.
Sony’s tiny console is a fraction of the size of the original (and unfortunately doesn’t play original PS1 CDs) and comes with two faithfully reproduced controllers.
It’s one of the nicest throwback tech products in years and made me nostalgic of the early days of games with 3D graphics, while simultaneously making me realize I’m now old. I was seven when the PlayStation launched in Japan in 1994 and nine when my childhood best friend got one for Christmas two years later and we got to eventually play classics like Rayman, Crash Bandicoot, and Final Fantasy VII in his attic. Read more…
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You know the young-ins in your life deserve that joy — what you may not know is what the kids are into these days. (Hot tip: kids play with drones now, not toy planes). And with Toys ‘R’ Us gone, there’s not really a store (or a Black Friday ad with more than two pages of toys) to show you what’s big. Read more…
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PlayStation is skipping E3 for the first time ever in 2019
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PlayStation will not be making an appearance at the next E3.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that PlayStation will not be attending the upcoming E3 show in 2019, Game Informer reported Thursday. Not only that, it won’t even host an independent press conference around E3 — something that Electronic Arts has done.
This will be PlayStation’s first absence from E3 since the very first show in 1995.
The Entertainment Software Association announced its upcoming 2019 E3 show Thursday but made no mention of PlayStation in the press release circulated via email. In the press release, the ESA listed “the leading video game companies already committed to participating in E3 2019,” which included Microsoft/Xbox, Nintendo, Activision, Bethesda, Capcom, Ubisoft, and a handful of other heavy-hitters that pretty much always make an appearance. Read more…
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Best gifts for gamers: What to get for the gamer in your life
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Shopping for a gamer sounds like it should be easy, but getting them the right gift can be a bit more complicated than you think. The good news: there’s so much to choose from. The bad news: there’s so much to choose from.
It’s even worse when you consider all the different kinds of gamers out there. From those who pledge allegiance to the PC master race to Nintendo purists and everything in between, it isn’t easy finding just the right gift to add to their setup. But if you nail it, you won’t find anyone more grateful than a gamer.
When shopping for a gamer, first determine your desired price point. For most, you’ll be able to grab a couple games under $100 and call it a day. Accessories like controllers and charging docks are another great mid-range price point. The next step up will be things like gaming consoles or a gaming laptop, which will run you a couple hundred. If you’re looking to go all out and treat the gamer in your life to an epic gift, a brand new PC rig and setup could clock in at around $4,000. Read more…
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The 20 games coming with the PlayStation Classic have been unveiled, including some heavy-hitting classics like Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy VII.
Sony revealed the PlayStation Classic game lineup Monday, a list of 20 pre-installed games that span almost every genre imaginable. The PlayStation Classic, coming Dec. 3, will cost $100 — just in time for the holidays.
Here’s the full list of games:
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Battle Arena Toshinden
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Cool Boarders 2
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Destruction Derby
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Final Fantasy VII
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Grand Theft Auto
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Intelligent Qube
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Jumping Flash!
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Metal Gear Solid
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Mr. Driller
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Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
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Rayman
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Resident Evil Director’s Cut
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Revelations: Persona
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R4 Ridge Racer Type 4
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Super Puzzle FIghter Turbo
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Syphon Filter
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Tekken 3
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six
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Twister Metal
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Wild Arms Read more…
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