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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 3184 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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74%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the PlayStation Classic Console's affordable price and the inclusion of two controllers, finding it easy to use and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. However, many are disappointed with the limited game selection and some have noted issues with the emulation quality. The compact size is also a frequently praised feature.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Could have been a lot more better.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this to add to my video game collection. Having played with the original, this console doesn't quite stand up to the standards set by the original. The game selection is okay at best, Overall, still a good addition to the video game collection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Memories

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish there was a couple more games from my childhood but none the less this is so cool

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great memories

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great memories when i was growing up and games i played great to see it in a smaller version everything works the same

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great classic console.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a great retro console. There could’ve been more games or even better games added to it. I can see why people were upset.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Emulation, Game selection

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good for hacking

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great box for hacking and putting your own games on it if you know how to do that. As it stands on its own without being hacked, it’s not really good because of the PAL games, bad game selection, and bad emulation.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controllers

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun nostalgia for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If I had paid full price I might be disappointed, but for $19 this is a fun bit of nostalgia. Controllers work well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Blast from the past

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price, it’s worth buying it. Brings back old memories. My only gripe is that I wish they added Grand turismo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Originally a flawed product - Not anymore

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In original release this product was not up to par. Sony put out a lazy product. They used the slower European PAL releases on a lot if the games. The choices of titles were also somewhat questionable. It was the modding community that really breathed life into this system. Now, fairly easily you can add more titles and use a better interface with ease. Definitely a must buy console now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the games it comes with it not worth full price. But when on sale it ok. Lil harder to jail break but still able to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Middle of the road product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sadly Sony didn't care about preserving their legacy through one of these classic systems. This is barely a step above those generic "Retro Console" sold at Wallmart/ Target, whatever. But on the other hand the comunity have come to the rescue and with a little soft modding you can turn this into the ultimate PS1 classic. Same idea as the NES/SNES classic. Thanks to the community you can played most games without having to hack the system itself if you want. You can even play with the PS4 controller as well. My advice is to get it if you are planning on going all the way and modding the thing, if you are on the fence get it for half the price and enjoy some of the games in here. But if you are just curious then stay far away from this and get yourself a RetroPie or emulate it on you PC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controllers

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great no problems!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have fun with this old games, it’s good that it comes with two controllers. Got it on sale for 19, great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's not that great.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm glad it comes with two controllers but I wish they were the dual shock controllers. I think the original PS1 controllers is all-time bad. I also don't think the game selection is optimal. Twisted Metal 1? 2 was so much better. Where is Harvest Moon Back to Nature?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun console

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loved playing some of these old games. I only wish there were mie to choose from I should have loved to have silent hill.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's nostalgic but ...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a unit, it works fine but the games leave a bit to be desired. Some are great throwbacks, others, i feel, are missing **cough**Tony Hawk**cough** It is a fun device like the 2 Nintendo versions before it but it doesn't hold the same OMG feeling that those two devices did ... at least for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    COULD'VE BEEN BETTER

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    OK, SONY REALLY MESSED UP WITH THE LIST OF GAMES AND OUT OF ALL THIER EXCLUSIVE TITLES THEY OWN. THIS IS WHAT THEY CAN COME UP WITH. YOU CAME OUT WITH A CLASSIC TO MATCH UP WITH THE NES AND SNES CLASSIC, BUT COULDN'T SURPASS THEM. I ONLY BOUGHT IT TO KEEP IT AS A COLLECTORS ITEM..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controllers

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great with a 128 usb flash drive and OTG adapter

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great with a 128 usb flash drive and OTG adapter. Two controllers, awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    collecter piece

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I know as a fan we are all upset because some true fan favorites were left out. Overall as a collecter its a must have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I bought the 1st PS. Now my son can play too.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's good to share with my son they beginning of true console playing. He made fun of some of the games because of how all they obviously are... But we both enjoyed hours with a few good ones included with the classic... teken, resident evil and grand theft auto was hilarious because it doesn't compare to what the game is now.. but it's fun to see how the game was in its infancy...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not Great .... but good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This system is well built but Sony should have included more than just 20 games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not what was expected....

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There were so many other games that should have been on this classic system. Picture quality is horrible on some of the games. Does not come with a power block (just a usb). Looks just like the first PS, great details, but what is inside the system could have been a lot better...if u want retro gaming, go with the classic Nintendo series.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend