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    • thelostsoulT
      thelostsoul @lilbud
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      @lilbud said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

      Selling actual mini carts for these systems kinda goes against the market they are targeting. They go after the people who don't want all that trouble, they just want a plug and play system that is ready to go. If people wanted carts, then they can just go get a pre-owned system or use their original.

      Yes, but the old consoles are not great on actual TVs with HDMI. Now, imagine the Classic Mini could play those original cartridges on modern TV.

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      • ruckageR
        ruckage @thelostsoul
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        @thelostsoul said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

        Yes, but the old consoles are not great on actual TVs with HDMI. Now, imagine the Classic Mini could play those original cartridges on modern TV.

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        • BobHarrisB
          BobHarris
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          I also think they could come with a new console next year: A tinier version of the Playstation One. That way they can now concentrate on the early PS1 games that don't use analog control / rumble and next year provide a mini console with games that do use it.

          I had pre ordered the PS classic, but cancelled it already. I just can't justify the 100 euros. My Pi 3 does literally everything better, so all I'd buy it for would be the cute little PS1 box. (And 1 other reason: I've read here about several people getting stuck on Final Fantasy VII on Retropie when going from the 2nd to 3rd disc..I'm scared to start on my Pi and eventually risk getting stuck 50-60 hours into the game. :') )

          Would be cool though if they advertised the mini with a commercial like this again:

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          • space cadetS
            space cadet
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            Man check out the prices on ebay for the ps1 classic now! Prices are already thru the roof!

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            • BobHarrisB
              BobHarris
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              https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/29/18037502/playstation-classic-game-list-final-metal-gear-grand-theft-auto-final-fantasy

              Full list revealed.

              Imo of this list only Final Fantasy VII, Wild arms, Metal Gear Solid, Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee and Resident Evil Director’s Cut are worthy of a spot on the Mini (when limiting yourself to just 20 games). I would replace all other games with something else. I'm glad I use a Pi so I won't have to deal with a console that won't let you play all the great games from your youth.

              I saw a video on Youtube of two guys making a system to decide which games belong on the mini: Games could score points on number of sales, aggregated review score, user review score. Their list looks nothing like this. I don't know how they came up with these 20 games. Of course thet excluded all games with licensing issues, so they could only pick the ones already available on PSN. And then it feels like they just grabbed some games on there, without giving it much thought.

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              • thelostsoulT
                thelostsoul @BobHarris
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                @BobHarris There are off course some titles we probably wouldn't play much and enjoy, but they are big part of the lineup and image of the first Playstation. In example Toshinden isn't a good game and it didn't aged well too on top of that. But I would prefer these games to be included. The problem here is, the limit of 20 titles. In fact, the list is pretty good in my opinion. There is almost everything, Destruction Derby, Final Fantasy 7, Rayman, GTA, Resident Evil and such classics. I think this list is better than the SNES Mini has.

                But, still no Chrono Trigger. I don't understand.

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                • BobHarrisB
                  BobHarris @thelostsoul
                  last edited by BobHarris

                  @thelostsoul I only bought games in the 90s that scored an 8 or higher in the Official UK Playstation magazine. I remember many games on this list scoring lower than that. Games like Tomb raider 2, Destruction derby 2, Crash bandicoot 3, Wipeout 2097, Alundra, Abe's exoddus, Street fighter alpha 2 or 3, Bushido blade, Doom, Castlevania SOTN, Silent hill, Resident evil 2, Final fantasy VIII and IX, and Tactics and many more should be on there. Those are all true classics that are still very playable today.

                  Of course it's all personal preference...probably somebody out there is very excited that Mr. Driller is on the list.

                  Big chance it gets hacked and then everyone can get their own nostalgic highs.

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                  • mituM
                    mitu Global Moderator @thelostsoul
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                    @thelostsoul said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

                    But, still no Chrono Trigger. I don't understand.

                    Probably they didn't reach an agreement with Square Enix for it. Given they (Square) just re-released it on Steam, I guess they don't want to give it 'for free' with the mini.

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                    • ClydeC
                      Clyde
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                      So, let's count … there are 8 games I owned back then, if only in another version, e.g. Tekken 1+2 instead of 3. Then there are 3 games I look forward to try for the first time, 2 I'm not interested in at all, the rest is unknown to me. So I would call this a good deal for me, although I miss three favourites of mine: Need for Speed 1 (great 2P split screen fun), Warhawk, and most of all Wipeout! 😭 I can only suspect legal reasons for the latter, because I can't believe that they would omit such an iconic title for the PS1. Well, at least we have Ridge Racer.

                      And I may finally get to finish FF VII, which I stopped playing shortly after getting to CD 3 … for whatever reasons. πŸ˜’

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                      • lilbudL
                        lilbud
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                        Missing so many good games.

                        FFIX

                        THPS 1 - 3

                        FF Tactics

                        Symphony of the Night (Though probably due to low effort port on ps4)

                        Crash and Spyro (Also probably due to remakes)

                        What the hell is Mr Driller and Intelligent Cube? Or Gran Turismo?

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                        • ClydeC
                          Clyde @lilbud
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                          @lilbud said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

                          What the hell is Mr Driller and Intelligent Cube? Or Gran Turismo?

                          Where do you see Gran Turismo on the two lists? Or is that another wanted titel from you?

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                          • BobHarrisB
                            BobHarris @lilbud
                            last edited by BobHarris

                            @lilbud I actually played Intelligent cube when it came out. Basically all you have to do is blow up blocks to avoid being pushed of the edge. It had a good atmosphere, but I got bored of it quite quickly. Putting niche games like that on the Mini feels odd to me. I've never heard of Mr. Driller either. Maybe it's a strategy: put some games on there that nobody has heard of to make people curious.

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                            • ?
                              A Former User
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                              I wonder if Sony are having licensing issues regarding music tracks ?
                              Gran Turismo games, had lots of commercial music in them. Perhaps they couldn't get a license, or didn't think the cost of getting one was worth it for the price of the mini.
                              I wouldn't trade my original PSX for one, or even my Pi. But it looks great, for a mini.
                              HDMI, isn't going to look good for these old Playstation games. Many haven't aged well even on a CRT, so seeing them all crisp on a HDTV might put a few off. Newcomers, might like it.
                              I'll get one for the novelty, but it will be for show only.

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                              • BobHarrisB
                                BobHarris @A Former User
                                last edited by BobHarris

                                @John_RM_70 I'm sure Sony will put smoothing and scanline options in there. Only the really early games (1995) still look bad then.

                                I bet Gran turismo is a nightmare..with all the songs and car brands in there.

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                                • thelostsoulT
                                  thelostsoul
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                                  I also miss Gran Turismo 2. But I bet there was licensing issues for 500 (!) cars.
                                  Btw, off course Final Fantasy Tactics and 9 are also essential games, but with a selection of 20 you can't fill it with JRPGs only. I wonder if the European version will have a different selection of games.

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                                  • ClydeC
                                    Clyde @BobHarris
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                                    @BobHarris I thought the same, especially since the SNES Mini has such a mode, too. Sony would be ill-advised to omit such a feature.

                                    @John_RM_70 The Music may be also the reason for a missing Wipeout.

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                                    • ?
                                      A Former User @Clyde
                                      last edited by

                                      @Clyde said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

                                      @BobHarris I thought the same, especially since the SNES Mini has such a mode, too. Sony would be ill-advised to omit such a feature.

                                      @John_RM_70 The Music may be also the reason for a missing Wipeout.

                                      Yeah, you're probably right about Wipeout. Lots of 90s dance tracks on there, many from famous bands.
                                      Shame, would have thought the main attractions for a mini Playstation were all 3 Wipeout games, Gran Turismo 2, Tombraider 1 & 2, and so many more I can think of. Perhaps it's also the lack of analogue controllers ?

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                                      • ClydeC
                                        Clyde @A Former User
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                                        @John_RM_70 said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

                                        Perhaps it's also the lack of analogue controllers ?

                                        That may be, but even for Wipeout and Ridge Racer, analog controllers were optional, so …

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                                        • lilbudL
                                          lilbud @Clyde
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                                          @Clyde Popular game I'm surprised is not on this "classic console"

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                                          • ClydeC
                                            Clyde @lilbud
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                                            @lilbud Ah ok, I was confused because you asked about it right after the two games you didn't know. Thanks for unraveling my mind. :)

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