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    • ClydeC
      Clyde @goobatroopa
      last edited by

      @goobatroopa I don't quite get what you want to say in relation to my post. Could you please explain it a bit more or differently? Thanks.

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      • goobatroopaG
        goobatroopa @Clyde
        last edited by

        @Clyde I was replying about legal agreements between the Devs and Sony. Suggesting that if there was, this would've been dealt with early doors. I'm not aware of any however, but they probably dotted I's and crossed T's just in case.

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        • ClydeC
          Clyde @goobatroopa
          last edited by

          @goobatroopa Ah, now I (think I) understand. Thank you.

          Maybe they did arrange something, maybe they just used the public license. As far as I know, we don't know the former (yet?), although I concur that it is very likely.

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          • goobatroopaG
            goobatroopa @Clyde
            last edited by

            @Clyde I mean maybe they haven't and it's a more "well two can play at that game" mentality, but I suspect it was done by the book.

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            • dankcushionsD
              dankcushions Global Moderator
              last edited by

              they have done it by the book - they used GPL software and provided source code for their change changes (i don't have the link but it's on their website somewhere). they wouldn't need to make any further legal agreements.

              this sort of thing happens for many/most consumer electronic devices these days. they often have some open source package in their somewhere. eg, nintendo: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/oss/

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              • BobHarrisB
                BobHarris
                last edited by BobHarris

                And the price keeps on dropping. I saw it for 40 euros so I decided to buy one..40 is great value for the hardware. It definitely needs a software mod though :-) will wait a bit longer with that untill all is a bit more streamlined.

                The difference in the attention to detail between the hardware and the software really couldn't be bigger..such a neat little Playstation.

                Pi 3B , 64 GB Sandisk ultra flashdrive, 19 systems, 872 hand picked classic gaming gems :-) Dual shock 4v2

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                • ruckageR
                  ruckage @BobHarris
                  last edited by

                  @BobHarris
                  That is cheap, where did you buy it for that price?

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                  • DipkidD
                    Dipkid @BobHarris
                    last edited by

                    @BobHarris I think BS 1.0 is well done, but w 1.1 they`ll have otg support. (mount usb in the backport) + support for folder drag n drop, it will actually make it a really good retro game system :)

                    RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                    Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                    Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                    • BobHarrisB
                      BobHarris @ruckage
                      last edited by BobHarris

                      @ruckage I bought it at a dutch store called Mediamarkt. Nedgame.nl currently also sells it for 40 euros.
                      or https://www.bol.com/nl/p/playstation-classic/9200000099248672/?Referrer=ADVNLTWE002012-X2YIPKC2UQV3S&utm_source=tweakers&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=tweakers-Games&utm_term=9200000099248672&Referrer=ADVNLTWEENTERTAINMENT2018

                      @Dipkid I'm still hoping some day I can remove most of the games on there and make a personal top 20-30 games (whatever fits) without needing a flashdrive at all (got my Pi for that).

                      Pi 3B , 64 GB Sandisk ultra flashdrive, 19 systems, 872 hand picked classic gaming gems :-) Dual shock 4v2

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                      • DipkidD
                        Dipkid @BobHarris
                        last edited by

                        @BobHarris I hear you, first thing I asked the devs at discord was if I could change the artwork for the stockgames. Obvsly I cant right now, since everything runs from the usb. But give it a couple of weeks, im sure its gonna be doable. fingers crossed
                        It does support eboot/pbp etc now, so the 16 gig internal should be enough for your top 30 list.

                        RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                        Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                        Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                        • AndersHPA
                          AndersHP
                          last edited by AndersHP

                          Being a "first generation" console of its era, I really think the Playstation 1 have aged poorly, considering that it's newer than, say, the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo.

                          Even though these consoles are older, and run fewer bits, because they were the last in their generation of consoles, I really think they've aged so much better and games are really playable today.

                          Just my humble opinion, I had a PSX emulator running on my build for 1 day, before my eyes bled so terribly from the pixelation and bad 3d, that I decided to stop at 16 bits :)

                          Still, it's cool to have Sony on board the retrogaming rocket.

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                          • ClydeC
                            Clyde
                            last edited by

                            It's down to 49,99€ in Germany at some online stores.

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                            • ruckageR
                              ruckage @AndersHP
                              last edited by

                              @AndersHP said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

                              Being a "first generation" console of its era, I really think the Playstation 1 have aged poorly, considering that it's newer than, say, the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo.

                              Even though these consoles are older, and run fewer bits, because they were the last in their generation of consoles, I really think they've aged so much better and games are really playable today.

                              Just my humble opinion, I had a PSX emulator running on my build for 1 day, before my eyes bled so terribly from the pixelation and bad 3d, that I decided to stop at 16 bits :)

                              Still, it's cool to have Sony on board the retrogaming rocket.

                              I actually felt the same until I started playing some PS1 games again recently and realised I was really enjoying the games. And there are actually quite a few really good 2D titles on the system if you wanted to completely avoid 3D games.

                              Here are some titles I still enjoy and think hold up well on the PS1 :

                              2D Games
                              Bishi Bashi Special
                              Harmful Park
                              Megaman X4, X5, and X6
                              Castlevania symphony of the night
                              Castlevania Chronicles
                              Harmful Park
                              Alundra
                              Blood Omen Legacy of Kain
                              Bust a move 3 and 4
                              Pop 'n Pop
                              Puchi Carat
                              Rayman
                              Adventures of Lomax
                              Bubble Bobble featuring Rainbow Islands
                              Sexy Parodius
                              Panzer Bandit
                              Rapid Reload/Gunners Heaven

                              3D games
                              Jumping Flash 1, 2, and 3
                              N2O
                              Ape escape
                              Crash team racing
                              Speed Punks
                              Nanotek Warrior
                              Gamera 2000 (I hadn't heard of this until recently but it's a really fun Starfox style game)
                              Karushi/Inteligent qube
                              Donald Duck - Qoin Quackers
                              Tempest X3
                              Tiny Tank
                              Raystorm
                              Raycrisis
                              Rival Schools
                              Street Fighter EX2 Plus alpha
                              Omega Boost
                              Ray Tracers (spiritual sequel to Chase HQ)

                              There are loads more but these are a good start I think.

                              SNES mini/Nes mini/Famicom mini theme developer.

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                              • ClassicGMRC
                                ClassicGMR
                                last edited by

                                In the US Amazon.com has them for $44.88 with free shipping. They're just getting lower. :)

                                The system itself is fabulous. I love BleemSync 1.0.0 and the ability to add games to the carousel in alphabetical order. This "side" of the system is perfect. :)

                                The RetroArch system is still very buggy. It plays well but - just testing today - I crashed the system 19 times out of 20 tests. Different games and emulators. I select CLOSE CONTENT and the system goes black and hangs. Only once it exited correctly. Hopefully they will be working on this in future revs.

                                Overall I really love this little system and with a sub-$50 USD price tag it's worth it.

                                Growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional!
                                Enjoy the ride!

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                                • ?
                                  A Former User
                                  last edited by

                                  Down to £49 here in the UK - Amazon UK. Not as low as other Countries.
                                  Even at £49, I still don't see what this has to offer over a Pi.

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                                  • S
                                    Silent @A Former User
                                    last edited by

                                    @John_RM_70 said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

                                    Down to £49 here in the UK - Amazon UK. Not as low as other Countries.
                                    Even at £49, I still don't see what this has to offer over a Pi.

                                    • Two good controllers you can use with it and with PC
                                    • Great looking case
                                    • 20 legimate games.

                                    Despite the system being bad, at this price buying it just for those starts making sense.

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                                    • ?
                                      A Former User @Silent
                                      last edited by

                                      @Silent said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

                                      Two good controllers you can use with it and with PC

                                      You can use the much superior PS3 and PS4 controllers on a Pi.

                                      Great looking case

                                      Can't argue there. It does look good.

                                      20 legimate games.

                                      I own many hundred originals, collected since the 90s. These are just as legitimate.
                                      For £50, though, I just can't see what it can offer that a Pi already can't offer. Infact, a Pi, case, SDcard, is about the same cost, yet does so much more. If this drops even further, say to £40 or less, then it looks more attractive, but still limited.

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                                      • ClydeC
                                        Clyde @A Former User
                                        last edited by Clyde

                                        @John_RM_70 said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

                                        For £50, though, I just can't see what it can offer that a Pi already can't offer.

                                        Out of the box PSX gaming.

                                        Infact, a Pi, case, SDcard, is about the same cost, yet does so much more.

                                        Does it? Put a PSXCM next to just a Pi in a case with an SD card and switch both of them on. What will each of them do?

                                        Systems like the PSXCM are meant for a completely different audience than the Pi, so I think you can't really compare them fairly without including the intended application(s) and the additional time, effort, hardware, and software that the Pi requires.

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                                        • ?
                                          A Former User @Clyde
                                          last edited by

                                          @Clyde said in Playstation Classic Mini System:

                                          Does it?

                                          Yes. Why would you think otherwise ?
                                          Can it do MAME ? SNES ? NES ? Megadrive ? Amiga ?

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                                          • B
                                            Barcrest
                                            last edited by

                                            Has anyone done any speed tests compared to the Pie 3B+, is the PS Classic any faster. I did a google search but couldn't really find anything.

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