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SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES PLAYSTATION CLASSIC AVAILABLE GLOBALLY FROM DECEMBER 3

20/09/2018

September 19, 2018 - Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced that PlayStation Classic, a miniature games console that mirrors the look of the original PlayStation and comes preloaded with 20 original games, will launch in limited quantities on December 3, 2018, in Japan, North America and Europe. PlayStation Classic will be available*1 at a manufacturers suggested retail price of 9,980 yen in Japan, $ 99 USD in North America and 99 in Europe.

The original PlayStation made its debut in Japan on December 3, 1994, and with landmark innovations such as enabling real-time 3DCG rendering and adopting CD-ROMs had a huge impact on the games industry in the 1990s and beyond.

The design of the PlayStation Classic resembles PlayStation, including the button layout, as well as controllers and outer package*2, but in a miniature size, it is 45% smaller on the sides and 80% smaller in volume than the original console. Pre-loaded*3 with 20 PlayStation games*4 such as Final Fantasy VII (SQUARE ENIX Co., LTD.), Jumping Flash! (SIE), R4 RIDGE RACER TYPE 4, Tekken 3 (BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.), and Wild Arms (SIE). PlayStation Classic is a perfect fit for anyone including the current PlayStation fans as well as nostalgic fans that enjoyed playing the original PlayStation and gamers new to PlayStation who want to experience classic PlayStation games from the 1990s.

PlayStation Classic includes an HDMI cable for connecting to an external displays such as TV monitors, and a USB cable which needs to be connected to a commercially sold USB AC Adaptor*4 for power supply from the plug. On select supported titles, users can play with or against their friends with the two Controllers included with the console.

SIE will continue to further expand its software portfolio across PlayStation platforms as well as its network services to deliver entertainment experiences that are only possible on PlayStation.

PlayStation Classic Product NamePlayStation Classic

Product CodeSCPH-1000R Series

Launch DateDecember 3, 2018

MSRP without tax$99USD / 99 / 9,980 yen

Included

PlayStation Classic x 1

Controller x 2

HDMI Cable x 1

USB Cable*4 x 1

Printed Materials

Copyrights Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications Product NamePlayStation Classic

Video output720p 480p

Audio outputLinear PCM

Input/output

HDMI output port

USB port (Micro-B)*4

Controller port x 2

PowerDC 5V/1.0A

Maximum rated power5W

External dimensionsApprox. 149 x 33 x 105mm (5.8 x 1.3 x 4.1 in) (width x height x depth) (excluding controllers)

Mass

Console Approx. 170g (6.0 oz)

Controller Approx. 140g (4.9 oz)

Operating temperature5 35

*1Sales method may differ depending on which country / region the product is sold in.

*2Design of outer box differs depending on which country / region the product is sold in.

*3The title line-up other than the listed five titles may differ depending on which country / region the product is sold in.

*4Software titles cannot be added on via download or any other way. Peripherals for PlayStation such as Memory Cards, cannot be used with PlayStation Classic.

*5A commercially available USB AC adaptor is required to use this console. Please use an AC adaptor that supports 5 V, 1.0 A USB (Type A) output. However, there is no guarantee that all AC adaptors are compatible with your console.

About Sony Interactive EntertainmentRecognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Store, PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Music, PlayStation Now, PlayStation Vue, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions in California, London and Tokyo.

PlayStation and are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. SONY is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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