Gamers from the ’90s will be pleased to hear Sony is releasing a miniature PlayStation console that comes loaded with 20 original PlayStation games.  Similar to Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classics, the console itself will be significantly smaller than the original, though the included replica controllers will be full size.  Dubbed the PlayStation Classic, it’s set to release on December 3, exactly 24 years after the original system launched in Japan.  It will cost $100 / $130 CAN. 

It’s also worth noting that it ships with replicas of the original PS1 controller, which doesn’t have analog sticks.  In 1997, Sony released the DualShock controller for PS1, which many people regard as a significant improvement, thanks to its two analog sticks and vibration function.  There’s no word yet on whether Sony will release DualShock controllers for the PlayStation Classic. 

Pre-Order PlayStation Classic

It’s unclear how many PlayStation Classic units Sony will make available at launch.  But since the NES and SNES Classic consoles were notoriously difficulty to find early on, it’s probably wise to pre-order the PS Classic if you’re interested in picking one up at launch.  Here’s where you can place a pre-order.