PlayStation Classic is the Biggest Disappointment of 2018

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  • Опубліковано 6 гру 2024

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  • @retrogamingmancave7665
    @retrogamingmancave7665 6 років тому +60

    Wow, Dang! Good video John. I wish the Playstation Classic would have been better too.

    • @evilinsecticon3813
      @evilinsecticon3813 6 років тому

      Minor speed bumps. Maybe they will release psOne classic next year with PS2 classic. And improve upon the build. They will still fall short of everyone's expectations.

  • @SuperSteaman
    @SuperSteaman 6 років тому +111

    First angry Hancock video ever?

  • @sammyshehole
    @sammyshehole 5 років тому +4

    $100 and a USB cord wasn’t even included. Did AtGames secretly make this? Honestly wouldn’t doubt it.

  • @RetroRaider
    @RetroRaider 6 років тому +44

    It could have been the mini console of the year. Unfortunatly it was not :(

    • @RetroRaider
      @RetroRaider 6 років тому

      @@igorstambak718 True, what I meant was that it could have been one of the greatest mini consoles. The original PS is such an Iconic system. It deserved a better product for sure. Btw we also got the Neo Geo mini, and the Commodore 64 mini.

    • @RayzaNC
      @RayzaNC 6 років тому

      What was better?

    • @RetroRaider
      @RetroRaider 6 років тому

      @@RayzaNC I really think there is a market for these and I do enjoy the Nintendo classic consoles, but products like these should have the right price, and they should be a faithful representation of the original ones in a mini format. The PS linup is just...Bizarre =S

    • @bishopwilliams6817
      @bishopwilliams6817 6 років тому

      @@RayzaNC snes classic

    • @bishopwilliams6817
      @bishopwilliams6817 6 років тому

      @John Rowland get a mega sg

  • @TheShaund
    @TheShaund 6 років тому +1

    You’ve said everything that needs to be said......very sad because those of us that grew up with the ps1 were so excited to hear this! I went the next morning to preorder.....sad to say I canceled and can’t believe they released this embarrassment

  • @kentmaddox5714
    @kentmaddox5714 6 років тому +1

    I feel your pain. One thing I thought of was that they should have made it able to connect to the PS3’s PSN. That has tons of PS1 classics that could have been downloaded to the PS mini. Keeping the 20 original games on it of course. That would have made $100 not a bad price & it would have been a step up above Nintendo’s Classic consoles. SMH. I love your videos, John. Take care.

  • @jonathan.ruagil
    @jonathan.ruagil 6 років тому +1

    Good video, I'm from Colombia and is awesome to know that the games that for us were very famous and that we love on the Playstation in the 90's and 2000's also were important for people in the usa, our lives were totally different but we love the same videogames

  • @jasonmarkham2592
    @jasonmarkham2592 6 років тому +34

    They could have put Einhandler on there. The price of that game is outrageous.

    • @mauryj.3415
      @mauryj.3415 6 років тому +2

      You can.... you can just hack it, these classic machines are only emulation machines.... they're never as good as the originals so it doesn't really matter.

    • @murderdoggg
      @murderdoggg 6 років тому

      and included the Zweihänder soundtrack.

    • @evilinsecticon3813
      @evilinsecticon3813 6 років тому +1

      This is actually better than the original so far. It's hackable to an extent unlike the original. Has hdmi unlike the original. An so far the console hasn't had to be turned over or on its side to get it to play. The original had a tremendous bad build. It had taken Sony to get to PsOne model before they made a competent console. The original had an astonishing 1:3 ratio of bad to good consoles. Of course, the internet was young and not very alive back then, otherwise Sony wouldn't have succeeded with those crap made consoles.

    • @NewGabeOrder
      @NewGabeOrder 6 років тому

      Sorry, but that’s a shameless ripoff of Gradius. At least the Japanese PlayStation Classic has Gradius Gaiden.

    • @hjalmarjohnson5846
      @hjalmarjohnson5846 6 років тому +1

      Consider me sold. I've shown my son the glory that is einhander and he's dying for a copy. Sounds like importing it *and* a ps1 would be cheaper than a US copy and would open up plenty of other import opportunities. Been playing the import game w/ Super Famicom for a while, but haven't gotten around to a PS yet. Worth looking into from the sounds of it, though.@@JetWolfEX

  • @DaleFrewaldt
    @DaleFrewaldt 6 років тому +16

    I think the most important thing the Playstation Classic shows us is just how dependent Sony was during that first generation of their consoles on Third Party games.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 6 років тому

      @Manek Iridius Don't forget even with the PS1 limited resources it was easier to program for, along with the dev kits being cheaper as well.

    • @ainsbass
      @ainsbass 3 роки тому

      That was always clear though, they were rampant in their acquisition of deals with third party studios leading up to the launch of the PS1 because they simply had to. The fact they managed to get SO many and produce so many great games is testament to some of the great decisions made in both business relationships and also hardware (Square moving over from Nintendo as they wanted to make use of CD, for example)

  • @buttholeChecker
    @buttholeChecker 6 років тому +1

    I hacked my playstation classic, it’s kinda worth having now, but it’s a shame It had to be hacked in order to be a decent system... Sony definitely blew it with this one...

  • @eugenjackson4583
    @eugenjackson4583 6 років тому +1

    Anyone gonna answer what music John using all this time in his intro? I'm still curious for this day and never heard anybody talking about it. Sounds like something from master system.

  • @saintjasin
    @saintjasin 6 років тому +5

    Oh No.... never seen John Hancock growl... bruh, Sony, you got the Immortal upset... You blew it.

  • @ARJohnson101
    @ARJohnson101 6 років тому +6

    Drink every time John says c’mon guys!

  • @bashcrash9148
    @bashcrash9148 6 років тому +2

    First five seconds is by far the angriest I’ve ever seen the Hancock.

  • @darthbukowski6894
    @darthbukowski6894 6 років тому +26

    I agree 110%. Sony could’ve done way better with this.

    • @VideosbySteve
      @VideosbySteve 6 років тому +3

      Theyre on top this gen they think they can get away with anything.

    • @darthbukowski6894
      @darthbukowski6894 6 років тому

      RetroSteve, I agree.

  • @hualni
    @hualni 5 років тому +3

    The PS1 Classic has really changed since this video. It is a powerhouse now.

    • @awwrelic
      @awwrelic 4 роки тому

      No thanks to Sony, and all thanks to hackers and modders in the emulation scene.

    • @JegoEXP
      @JegoEXP 3 роки тому

      Too late, launch blew it. Kinda makes you not wanna give money to a company that doesn’t care

  • @Savitor
    @Savitor 5 років тому +6

    Hey John!
    Almost one year later it turns out the PS classic is actually one of the best mini's yet.
    Time for a re-visit video! 👍🎮

  • @bribird991
    @bribird991 6 років тому +1

    Hey John.....i like those shelves behind ya. Are they modular & where can we purchase them?

    • @johnhancockretro
      @johnhancockretro  6 років тому

      bribird991 mini media crates, modular, can be purchased off of amazon.

    • @bribird991
      @bribird991 6 років тому

      @@johnhancockretro thank you

  • @Heru3005
    @Heru3005 6 років тому +39

    Raspberry Pi does what Playstation don't!

    • @mauryj.3415
      @mauryj.3415 6 років тому +1

      Raspberry pi also does what nintendon't.

    • @subzero8679
      @subzero8679 6 років тому +2

      @@mauryj.3415 You raspberry pi peeps are like Antifa. Annoying little thieving worms who won't go away.

    • @subzero8679
      @subzero8679 6 років тому +2

      @@lxlthecrowlxl i did not defend the PlayStation classic either. I have one and they are junk too. I just hate annoying little bitches that only know two words, Raspberry pi.

    • @n4zou
      @n4zou 6 років тому +1

      Gut the classic case and put a raspberry pi in it. Now it's fixed!

    • @tombanks1839
      @tombanks1839 6 років тому

      @@mauryj.3415 hey hey hold it there buddy

  • @AnarchyDragon6
    @AnarchyDragon6 6 років тому +1

    It's interesting that SONY screwed this up so bad! When the original PlayStation came out, it fixed Everything Nintendo did wrong, mostly in terms of power and storage and treating their fans right and treating developers, and even stores right...Now Nintendo puts out the NES Classic and just nails it....Would have been easy for Sony to counter, But, they didn't even use their own superior in house emulators to honor their past...WTF happened?

  • @BitScout
    @BitScout 6 років тому +1

    I was so excited for this back in September when I pre-ordered. Unfortunately now I
    hold this up there in mind with the @games SEGA Systems. Never thought that would happen with Sony. Thankfully I was able to return it and get my money back, but that’s not what I wanted. I wanted a beautiful love letter to the days of old when the PlayStation was in full bloom. I’m just hoping this doesn’t ruin it for the rest of retro micro emulation consuls. Crossing my fingers for the N64 mini. John Hancock keeping it real. Thank you for your honest review, we need and I will continue to support you tubers like you. Happy new year, brother!

  • @john-uf4jh
    @john-uf4jh 6 років тому +1

    *Rips Ps Classic a new one* "Thank you so much for continuing to tune in to my humble channel"

  • @kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860
    @kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860 6 років тому +3

    " you wouldn't like me when I'm mad ", John Hancock playing ps1 Classic.

  • @BriansManCave
    @BriansManCave 6 років тому +59

    I would say the most useless product of 2018!

    • @BriansManCave
      @BriansManCave 6 років тому

      yes! too many issues to list ;-)

    • @culturedbrother
      @culturedbrother 6 років тому +3

      You are way better off buying the original PS1 again (or PS2 or even early models of the PS3.......if you dont already have it...........i own all of those) and the original games. Upgrade it to HDMI (if you want and/or dont have an older TV), mod it to be region-free and there ya go.
      With this, i doubt that a PS2 classic will ever happen...............and i actually hope it doesnt.

    • @stephendove5747
      @stephendove5747 6 років тому

      No Fall out 76

    • @100Bucks
      @100Bucks 6 років тому

      @@stephendove5747 what about Soulja boy products? Lol

    • @BriansManCave
      @BriansManCave 6 років тому +1

      PS2's are pretty cheap and easy to find. You will also be able to play more games too ;)

  • @BigHead2615
    @BigHead2615 5 років тому +1

    My only disappointment of last year - I ordered the "classic edition" of Yooka Laylee, from Limited Run Games, and I'm still waiting to receive it. I mean, I know I'll eventually get it, but just as a "if anything disappointed you about last year/2018", that's the only thing, being that I did not get it before the year was over.

  • @AndyX
    @AndyX 6 років тому

    thanks for all your work...may i suggest a lapel mic so you dont have to raise your voice into a distant hollow room sounding camera ...they are very reasonably priced .... keep up the great videos..it seems you do put a lot of work into the video aspect of it

  • @pokepress
    @pokepress 6 років тому

    I did want to mention a few other possible observations:
    1. Games from that generation have generally not aged as well as other eras of gaming, so many of them may not feel great to go back to. I think this is part of the reason there are a lot of 3D game remakes.
    2. The fact that the games included required it to be rated M may have lessened the appeal to those with a family, such that the purchase seemed more “selfish” instead of something to be shared.

  • @MickyNanuk
    @MickyNanuk 6 років тому +6

    I don't understand why anyone would buy this.
    Grab any PS3 used for probably less than $100 & you have hdmi out, wireless controllers and upscaling for ps1 disc games, which you can usually find cheap.

  • @sierrakobold6896
    @sierrakobold6896 6 років тому

    John have you had a chance to checkout the Phantasy Star release on the switch?

  • @DerekDomino71
    @DerekDomino71 6 років тому +12

    I am a huge Playstation fan, but I am so happy I didn't buy this. What a piece of crap. There are so many wrong turns that were taken with this product.

  • @Joe_334
    @Joe_334 6 років тому

    Hi William C. Reilly!
    There are vids saying you can hack it to add more games. Is this true?

  • @rodmunch69
    @rodmunch69 6 років тому +10

    I always find it funny when Euro gamers from the 80s and 90s would talk about how great they were at games only to find out later that they weren't great, they were just playing them in slow motion.

    • @mrroachclip8444
      @mrroachclip8444 6 років тому +1

      Lmao

    • @supion_
      @supion_ 6 років тому +3

      Worst thing is that image was squeezed and not full screen. But at least we were playing them in RGB.

    • @budman8926
      @budman8926 6 років тому

      Not really that's a load of rubbish. I'm in my 60s and still smash all you young kids. Problem with the last few generation's is. They just run now gun. You lot lack brain cells to think tactically. Dread to see you lot go to war. You lot would rush in thinking you can re spawn....

    • @DJDanceClassic
      @DJDanceClassic 5 років тому

      Ioannis THEY PLAY 20% FASTER!!!

  • @neogeo6482
    @neogeo6482 6 років тому

    7:25 John Hancock, Nintendo did the same thing, so... But, yeah, how hard would it be to include scanned PDF's of the instruction manuals? Or, failing that, include a really cool art book/instruction book unique to the classic that has instructions for each game.

  • @Razorblade1812
    @Razorblade1812 6 років тому

    Why Gran Turismo and Tony Hawk aren't on there? It's pretty simple: That's because the games have so much licensed content, which in this day and age, it is no longer possible to reacquire them. Plus, when you have a licensed game on there, if the license for one of the things in the game runs out and cannot be renewed, either the PlayStation Classic had to be removed from store shelves completely, or remove the game and re-release the PlayStation Classic without the game in-question.

  • @dogmd7
    @dogmd7 6 років тому

    It's been said a lot, but Gran Turismo and Tony Hawk were not included because of licensing issues. Games with a lot of real life people, sponsors, cars, music, are extraordinarily hard to get the rights to reproduce in its original state and flat-out impossible for car games (it's why Forza games are de-listed for sale after the contracts expire). As of why no Symphony of the Night or Crash Bandicoot for example, we have to assume either Konami and Activision said no or Sony were being stupid about it.

  • @mr.tie-rex9577
    @mr.tie-rex9577 5 років тому +1

    If you were to buy a PS Classic, I would get the True-blue Mini USBs that can update the PS Classic Library. It does make it better.

  • @Andulvar
    @Andulvar 6 років тому

    Did you also have to turn the Classic over to make it work?

  • @solasrune4287
    @solasrune4287 6 років тому +1

    when the disappointment is at the highest, it means the anticipations and expectation were at the highest as well, which is sad. That means that we want a PS Classic.

  • @dreamwarrior3d
    @dreamwarrior3d 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for the review, I read the games listing and kept trying to find some reason to justify adding this to my collection. Especially when I still have the original and I can't think of one reason to get this. Maybe when it goes on clearance for under $40 or $50 I might consider it just for adding it to the collection.

  • @awwrelic
    @awwrelic 4 роки тому

    I waited to buy mine; eventually picked it up on sale for $29. I did hack it with a new frontend and a script to allow me to use a cable that combines a USB port and cable for power. I have around 150 original PS1 games, so I took some of my favorites, ripped them and play them off a 64GB USB drive. Now I've (mostly) corrected Sony's mistakes by adding Lunar: Eternal Blue, Einhander, Tomb Raider and many other classics to their emulation box.
    So I did make a silk purse out of a sow's ear :)

  • @TomAHawk-py6vj
    @TomAHawk-py6vj 6 років тому +1

    I bought it and i love it. Why? This is the best looking case with nice controllers for my raspberrypi, not having to lay hands on original PS1.
    But i am a bit disappointed there are no optional DualShocks for it.

  • @MLaker221
    @MLaker221 6 років тому

    Each Christmas these mini consoles keep being our disappointment. I Did finally buy a family a snes classic and it was a absolute hit, gaming the whole night, just like a classic gaming Christmas. You're right about the pricing, I would never do this ps1 for a 100 when you could recreate the real thing for less. It doesn't even come with a cord!!!?

  • @dkropelnicki9819
    @dkropelnicki9819 6 років тому +5

    I hope the suits at SONY don't get the wrong idea and think that nobody is buying the PSC because they think that consumers think that that generation of games hasn't aged well or some other BS. And then give up on offering any PS1 stuff in the future.

    • @TenToedSloth2
      @TenToedSloth2 6 років тому +1

      Good point or is them trying to make a point and make us think that they are right and that nobody wants to play old games thus proving their point that backward compatibility is not necessary. Thus saving them $0.77 when they release the PS5?? Conspiracy Theory

    • @andybaker5624
      @andybaker5624 6 років тому +3

      Yeah no one really should even use that as a criticism. “Haven’t aged well”. The games are what they are, and of their time. That’s why you would be buying this thing and playing them. If old graphics bother you, it’s not for you. The PlayStation classic is doing a disservice to these games by presenting them so poorly.

    • @poopoo-dk4hu
      @poopoo-dk4hu 6 років тому +2

      Manek Iridius No, that was a PS2 they shoved into the early models of the PS3. PS1 was done through software emulation which is why you see issues like Spyro 2 cutscenes losing audio.

  • @BigHead2615
    @BigHead2615 5 років тому

    Lastly, I'll go ahead and mention the few that, whether if anyone else agree's with these or not, I feel they should have at the least been included (they needed to be, just like you said with Final Fantasy VIII):
    Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night,
    Spyro The Dragon,
    Tomb Raider,
    Crash Bandicoot,
    MediEvil.
    Five, that should have been included. And I mean, I'll admit, I'm terrible when it comes to judgement and making the call on what should or should not be included type of thing; I'll agree with he Tony Hawk game you mentioned, mainly because I never was into those types of games, but I always hear great about them, or at least that particular one, but yeah, I can't make that call exactly. As far as a racing game, again, I wouldn't know what to say SHOULD HAVE been included. But to me, these five I mentioned are the solid essentials that should have been included (and if not MediEvil, because I know there's probably those that wouldn't care about it, or never liked it/hate it, then I don't know what to change it out with - I hate to admit this, but I never had or played that many PS1 games, but the ones I have played, I enjoyed pretty well, so I've included some of those as my picks of what should have been included).

  • @MartiniGaming
    @MartiniGaming 6 років тому

    Is he tipsy? I would be too if I had to review this product. I really wanted to get one of these.

  • @captainspyder6754
    @captainspyder6754 5 років тому +3

    I’ll just stick with the original PS1 model...

    • @BRIANOCONNOR2003
      @BRIANOCONNOR2003 Рік тому

      Or PS2 or PS3
      Because they're backwards compatible

  • @sweetcalamares
    @sweetcalamares 5 років тому +2

    So know we know you can play at 60hz and add any game. Not so bad anymore!

  • @BigHead2615
    @BigHead2615 5 років тому

    I was SORT OF, considering buying a Playstation classic.... just, as a collectible. So, yeah the $100 price tag is wrong, and especially with how terrible it turned out (not including an HDMI cable is the least of my worries however; I got a new computer monitor that came with one, for Christmas, as well as an additional HDMI cable; I have the NES and SNES classics that each came with one, the Switch that came with one, an Xbox One S that came with one, AND I have the original HDMI cable I originally bought for my PS3, as well as an an extra HDMI cable I ended up with somehow [also my PS3 is currently hooked up, and NOT using the HDMI cable I originally bought for it, so, I don't know how or where the one I am using came from]) - and I have heard the price has dropped (I saw it for $49.99 at Target, the last time I was in there, but that was probably 2 or 3 weeks ago, so it might have changed by now). I never did have "an original" original Playstation; my older brother and I both got a Playstation (and NOT the PSOne redesign), either Christmas 1997 or 1998 (I think it was 1998), but yeah it was NOT an original, original model. I don't even still have the one he and I both got - I ended up buying two others in more recent years; I found one at the Goodwill for $20. I had packed it away and lost it, so I went on Ebay and bought another, so yeah, two, but I think they're the "middle" revision models (I think there were three original models; the launch model, the first revision, and the second revision, all three before the PSOne model was made - so yeah, I think both my consoles are the first revision, they both have the multiple A/V output, NOT directly composite, but also that additional output thing on the left-hand side when facing the back of the console)

  • @MrAdam802
    @MrAdam802 6 років тому +1

    ps classic is such garbage especially when you consider that the xbox one can play hundreds of older games right now without needing to buy additional gimmicky hardware. And xbox one actually enhances the games too.

  • @SteveODonnell
    @SteveODonnell 6 років тому

    The SNES mini in UK and Europe never had a USB plug either. It's so they can ship the same package to all regions easily.

  • @fer17abe
    @fer17abe 6 років тому

    Very good video John. i want to ask you if you collect or have original PCBs arcade like altered beast, elevator action returns, konami games like gradius, contra or Capcom CPS II like marvel vs capcom, dimahoo etc. even more like shooters from cave like dodonpachi, ibara, mushihimesama those PCBs are extremely rare and expensive.

  • @RoXolid
    @RoXolid 6 років тому

    FYI John, there is a USB power cable included but no power brick.

  • @LegendarySuperMario
    @LegendarySuperMario 6 років тому +1

    0:02 My face when I booted up Tekken 3 on the thing...

  • @Mikuz
    @Mikuz 6 років тому +2

    This could have been so amazing but at least it saved me $100! I'm hoping for an N64 classic this years suitable for HD tvs

  • @JSilv3r
    @JSilv3r 6 років тому

    Comparing this classic console to the SNES classic is night and day. This has like 3 or 4 good games worth playing, and the SNS classic has 3 or 4 games that I wouldn't want to play... plus the slash in price, the better menu, the viewing options. Sony really let everyone down.

  • @stevenickerson4581
    @stevenickerson4581 6 років тому

    Why did they use PAL versions that do not run well on the ps classic?

  • @garypranzo9334
    @garypranzo9334 5 років тому +1

    This turned out to be a great emulation console. If you can get it for the $29 price I saw it at lately go for it and add a 128gig SD card and go to town.

  • @JustinEvitable80
    @JustinEvitable80 6 років тому

    I had no desire to pick this up. Not included Symphony Of The Night was the biggest reason why. This was not my biggest disappointment though. Recently I got a third party console for $60 called SX-86 Mini Games Console. It has a huge library of Neo Geo, GameBoy Advance, PS1/SNES, Sega & Famicom games but some are glitchy, have broken controls and terrible slowdown & sound. If you see one, avoid it at all cost.

  • @andybaker5624
    @andybaker5624 6 років тому +1

    You’ve said it best, John. No one else’s reviews expressed my feelings as well as yours. I agree 100%. Haha TM2 is so much better. So many bad decisions. It’s just sad. Such a missed opportunity. It could have been a quality product to be proud of, with games that performed better than they did 25 years later. Not worse! Bad Sony.

  • @tonytaormina4759
    @tonytaormina4759 5 років тому +1

    Tony hawk pro skater won’t ever be on a stock re release - the soundtrack alone being the reason. The reason it runs slower is not pal it’s the emulator

  • @shiningwizard327
    @shiningwizard327 6 років тому

    Thank you! I can’t believe people are defending this cash grab garbage. I’ve even been arguing with people in Instagram because of how bad this thing is. Ridiculous.

  • @Joe-Rad
    @Joe-Rad 6 років тому +12

    My biggest complaint with all the classic consoles is the inability to use wireless controllers. HDMI isn't the only improvement to gaming since the old console came out. Id pay extra to be able to use my ps3 or ps4 controllers. I will just stick to my OG ps3 and original disc games. So much better to play like that.

    • @johnhancockretro
      @johnhancockretro  6 років тому +2

      Joe Rad a very good point.

    • @gustavosoto4607
      @gustavosoto4607 6 років тому

      Its cool that 8bitdo sells bluetooth controlers for all mini consoles

    • @Joe-Rad
      @Joe-Rad 6 років тому +1

      @@gustavosoto4607
      Yeah i got a couple bluetooth SNES ones for my switch, they are awesome. I got a couple 2.4 ghz wireless ps2 knockoffs for 10 bucks apiece off amazon for my PS2. For 100 bucks they should have added bluetooth in my opinion. I have 2 very large german sheperds and they do not understand this archiac wire technology lol. I have a heart attack every time they attempt to limbo under the cables.

    • @Sparkykelly1
      @Sparkykelly1 6 років тому

      Wasn't this hacked and there is a video showing someone using their ps3 controller on the console.

    • @Joe-Rad
      @Joe-Rad 6 років тому +1

      @@Sparkykelly1 Not that I am aware, if it has been I would definitely want to learn how, shoot a link if you find it

  • @evilinsecticon3813
    @evilinsecticon3813 6 років тому +1

    Pfft. Your expectations were too high for this. Biggest disappointment of 2018 is AtGames completely losing any sort of potential.

  • @SyberiaWinx
    @SyberiaWinx 6 років тому +1

    You know you're in trouble when the best thing you can say about it is ""Well, I like the box it came in."'.

  • @stephonlove3183
    @stephonlove3183 6 років тому

    I am disappointed in this system. They should have included Tony hawks pro skater, crash bandicoot, and the legend of dragoon. This attempt was very lackluster. This, in my opinion, was Sony's first bomb. Everything they did up until now has been revolutionary and state of the art...

  • @FluffyGameplay
    @FluffyGameplay 6 років тому

    Nintendo does the same thing for manuals, and doesn't include AC adaptors either. Also I like the menu design, reminds me of the PS1 menu when you don't insert a game.

  • @VideosbySteve
    @VideosbySteve 6 років тому

    Also sony did this with the PS3- they didnt include an hdmi cable just composite cables.

  • @geoserenity
    @geoserenity 6 років тому

    You know, it's funny. I'm a massive wild arms fan and I thought it was one of those games that no one knew about, but everyone does. It just never comes up, despite it being one of the first RPGs that uses a full motion camera in battles

  • @Makoto03
    @Makoto03 6 років тому

    The omission of The Legend of Dragoon is the most baffling because its a first party game, so theres no excuse.

  • @Ironscimitar
    @Ironscimitar 6 років тому +11

    I disagree with you John, Ridge Racer 4 i think is one of the best games on the classic, also one of the best RR games. Im surprised it made it on there TBH.
    Putting Gran Turismo on there would be a licensing nightmare. I understand why Sony skipped putting GT on there, but still...a bad collection of games on the PS Classic.

    • @urbanmidnight1
      @urbanmidnight1 6 років тому +2

      Type 4 was great but Rage Racer was better.

    • @JustinCherriman
      @JustinCherriman 6 років тому +1

      The music on this game is sublime too, the perfect Ridge Racer only bettered on the PSP

    • @Ironscimitar
      @Ironscimitar 6 років тому

      @@JustinCherriman 1000% agree.

    • @NewGabeOrder
      @NewGabeOrder 6 років тому

      Well, there’s some frame rate skipping at some times. Better to grab a USB Keyboard and turn off frame skipping completely, or try to do a retro arch & ePSXe mod for better emulation.

  • @RejectedManiac
    @RejectedManiac 6 років тому +1

    I was so excited until I seen the lineup. I was really let down after it was released and I'm glad I didn't get it. I still don't understand why Destruction Derby 1 is on there when Destruction Derby 2 is a far superior game. Such a great game and a missed opportunity for Sony..

  • @brandonlee9791
    @brandonlee9791 5 років тому +2

    I do not own one of these & couldn't care less about it, but other then that, it reminds me of the raspberry pie they keep making for the Sega mega drive, & Nintendo systems?...

  • @lokz9632
    @lokz9632 6 років тому

    I agree. It costs 130 USD here in Croatia. I went to store and asked if anyone bought one. They said "NO".
    Sony did lousy job with it.

  • @RPKGameVids
    @RPKGameVids 6 років тому +1

    Even retro compilations that came out years ago on the PS2 do things much better than this and they're way cheaper. Not only do they have great games on them which also run great, they usually have all sorts of history on them, like pictures of box art, and even sometimes videos, like interviews and stuff.
    Seems like the only thing the PS1 Classic is great for is to just be displayed on a shelf, since I do think it looks quite cool.

  • @timferrari6442
    @timferrari6442 6 років тому

    Would you be interested in the original ps1 box? It's the white box not the black box.. (not ps1 small version box) I'd be glad to send it to you. I can send you a pic if you'd like..

  • @andrewgilinger4248
    @andrewgilinger4248 6 років тому

    While I agree with most of your points, I actually like the menu aesthetic is pretty neat as it is trying to emulate the look of the original Playstation menu when the there was no disc in the reader. Maybe they could've done it better, but I think that's what they were going for.

  • @JetteroHeller83
    @JetteroHeller83 6 років тому

    Bleemsync is your friend. I kept my unit because the PS Classic is more powerful than the PS TV. With Bleemsync you can play all the Playstation One games you want. The games play fine. My favorites are Moto Racer 2, Need For Speed, Namco Museum Vol 1-5, Heart of Darkness, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Marvel vs Capcom 1, Marvel vs Street Fighter, Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bash, Crash Team Racing, Disney Hercules, Einhander, FIFA 98, GEX, Raiden and Spyro. Can't wait to discover more classic playstation games.

  • @residentevilclone
    @residentevilclone 6 років тому

    You don’t get to charge more just because the PS1 is newer. It’s still an emulator box with the same emulator parts. But to charge more and then also put in so little effort to make it worth owning. It actually bothers me more than it should. I was so excited when I landed a preorder a couple months ago. When I clicked cancel, a small part of me died.

    • @NewGabeOrder
      @NewGabeOrder 6 років тому

      J Swagner I might get this, because there might be emulator options to remap the buttons to any random USB game controller you have lying around your house.

  • @TheUpliftingGuy
    @TheUpliftingGuy 6 років тому

    I guess they didn't include the usb-adapter cuz they knew nobody would want to keep playing it after the 1st try so they didn't bother doning that.

  • @sonicmario64
    @sonicmario64 6 років тому +1

    I didn't want to be the one to tell everyone this, but... I TOLD YOU SO.

  • @MikeChimeri
    @MikeChimeri 6 років тому

    Thank you for enduring the PS Classic so we don't have to. Even with the game selection, I would have kept my pre-order had I not learned that most games were the PAL versions. But knowing that, I canceled two weeks before release.

  • @Parallelepiped2
    @Parallelepiped2 6 років тому

    Good to hear your thoughts! I considered preordering and glad I didn’t.

  • @Clay3613
    @Clay3613 6 років тому

    The price has gone down to $70 in several places. Ridge Racer 4 also has the remake of Ridge Racer at 60FPS...so there's that.

  • @jamesmincks582
    @jamesmincks582 6 років тому +16

    The Playstation Classic is only worth $30 tops.

    • @merlingt1
      @merlingt1 6 років тому

      I expect it to be that price by next year's holidays, maybe sooner.

    • @buttholeChecker
      @buttholeChecker 6 років тому +1

      James Mincks $50 now on Amazon,

    • @worken360
      @worken360 6 років тому +1

      I would say a better price point would 19.99.

    • @videogamegusto7852
      @videogamegusto7852 6 років тому

      If that....

    • @brucetheman8883
      @brucetheman8883 6 років тому +2

      You are being way to generous with the $30.00 price point. Its more like a super Budget item, at best it might be worth $9.99

  • @goldpieceleo
    @goldpieceleo 6 років тому

    That's why I ended up playing Legend of Dragoon by an emulator. I really don't understand why Sony didn't include this game, this was one of their big first party game.

  • @brandonlee9791
    @brandonlee9791 5 років тому +1

    Who cares bet crash Bandicoot 1&2 couldn't even see the day of light.

  • @TheWarriorFrenzy
    @TheWarriorFrenzy 6 років тому

    Problem is that the ps1 was a third party juggernaut. If Sony wasn't going to get all those names on board they shouldn't have bothered. Capcom, Namco, Konami, and Activision.
    I bet a Saturn, Genesis, or Dreamcast mini would do way better simply because Sega made the bulk of their best games.

  • @joshuachadmorris5178
    @joshuachadmorris5178 6 років тому

    I still want to buy it but don't think I will ever play it. I will just play original PlayStation games on my ps3. And John I love your channel

  • @Trance_Kitsune
    @Trance_Kitsune 6 років тому

    Having Twisted Metal 1 - 3 would have been awesome. I assume they didn't do Twisted Metal 3 or Tony Hawk due to license pricing/issues.

  • @producerevan88
    @producerevan88 6 років тому

    At $100 bucks, licensing shouldn't have been an issue at all. Sony is a HUGE company, c'mon man!

  • @PsychomachineryEBM
    @PsychomachineryEBM 6 років тому +1

    Lesson: get the real thing, or just emulate it

  • @FloowSnaake
    @FloowSnaake 6 років тому

    What's duelshock

  • @jacoblopez8194
    @jacoblopez8194 6 років тому

    This is the first video I’ve seen where John isn’t smiling. Have a good one, John! Your vids are always enjoyable.

  • @KlingonGamerYT
    @KlingonGamerYT 6 років тому +3

    no it aint john its the soulja boy console paid $500 FOR A LOAD OF CRAP lol

  • @zandelscomicsandcards7543
    @zandelscomicsandcards7543 6 років тому

    The price tag would have been fine if they would have changed all the things you mentioned.

  • @iyfranco151
    @iyfranco151 5 років тому

    I just purchased on Amazon for just $49.99........... I can't wait to mod it.

  • @xxkomebackkidxx
    @xxkomebackkidxx 6 років тому

    I'd agree with everything you said but Tony hawk and Gran Turismo were probably excluded because of licensing with vehicles and songs. I doubt sony would have included them either way.

  • @ohmfly
    @ohmfly 6 років тому

    you can get one today at target for 38 bucks using the cartwheel app.

  • @slipknot2k4
    @slipknot2k4 6 років тому

    back when playstation was released we didn't have phones to look at manuals, we had pagers and phone booths

  • @LittleDebbie187717
    @LittleDebbie187717 6 років тому

    At least I have the real one---a slimmer version of the original PlayStation, but it works a lot better than the PlayStation Classic, and it plays more games (though only by the corresponding discs) than the PSC ever has.