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PlayStation Classic: The (Miniature) Ultimate FAQ

The PlayStation Classic launches on December 3rd for $99.99. PlayStation.Blog answered some commonly asked questions about their new console.

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Q: What is PlayStation Classic?

PlayStation Classic is a new mini-console, built to celebrate the rich heritage of the original PlayStation. It has been designed to closely resemble the design of the original console in a much smaller form factor, and is preloaded with 20 games from a wide variety of genres. It includes two wired controllers, and will be available December 3, 2018 for $99.99.

Q: How big is PlayStation Classic? How much does it weigh?

PlayStation Classic measures 5.8″ x 1.3″ x 4.1″, which is a 45% reduction in size from the original console. The footprint of the mini-console is smaller than a PS4 game case. PlayStation Classic weighs approximately 6.0 ounces, and each controller weighs approximately 4.9 ounces.

Q: Which games are pre-loaded on PlayStation Classic?

Battle Arena Toshinden*
Cool Boarders 2*
Destruction Derby*
Final Fantasy VII
Grand Theft Auto*
Intelligent Qube
Jumping Flash!*
Metal Gear Solid
Mr. Driller
Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee*
Rayman
Resident Evil Director’s Cut*
Revelations: Persona
R4 Ridge Racer Type 4
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
Syphon Filter
Tekken 3*
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six*
Twisted Metal
Wild Arms

Q: Which PlayStation Classic games support two-player multiplayer?

The following titles support two-player multiplayer:

Battle Arena Toshinden
Cool Boarders 2
Destruction Derby
Intelligent Qube
Mr. Driller
Ridge Racer Type 4
Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo
Tekken 3
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six
Twisted Metal

Q: How long are the cables for the system and its controllers?

The included HDMI cable is 2.0m / 78.7″; both included controllers have cables measuring 1.5m / 59.1″.

Q: Which cables can I use to connect the console to my TV?

PlayStation Classic ships with an included HDMI cable, which you can use to connect the system to your television. It does not support any other video or audio output methods.

Q: Can I use DualShock 4 with PlayStation Classic? How about PS2 or original PS1 controllers?

PlayStation Classic is only compatible with official PlayStation Classic controllers.

Q: How do disc changes work?

In games that originally shipped on multiple discs, like Final Fantasy VII and Metal Gear Solid, when you reach the end of a “disc,” press the “Open” button on the PlayStation Classic console to transition to the next virtual disc.

Q: How do memory cards / save states work?

Each title can support up to 15 virtual memory card slots, which you can manage from the console’s main UI. Just like the original PlayStation, once you delete a save file it fades away and cannot be recovered.

Additionally, pressing the Reset button on the PlayStation Classic console will bring you back out to the system’s main UI, creating a restore point wherever you left off in the game you were playing. Next time you play that game, you can return to the Restore point you had created before.

Q: Can I use the System Link feature to link more than one PlayStation Classic together?

System Link functionality is not present in PlayStation Classic. You can, however, make use of split-screen multiplayer in supported games.

Q: What does the user interface of PlayStation Classic look like?

Like this:

Q: What kind of power source can you use with PlayStation Classic? Can I use my phone charger?

Use the included USB cable to connect PlayStation Classic to a USB power source that supports 5V, 1.0A (minimum) output, such as a USB AC adaptor (not included).

Q: Can I connect to PSN to download new games to PlayStation Classic?

PlayStation Classic is a plug and play offline experience, and as such cannot connect to the internet. There are no plans to bring new content or updates to PlayStation Classic post-launch.

Q: Can I buy extra games for the PlayStation Classic?

The PS Classic is preloaded with 20 of the best games from the original PlayStation. It is not possible to purchase additional games for PlayStation Classic.

Q: Can the PS Classic read discs from the old PS1?

The PS Classic is 45% smaller than the original PlayStation and does not have a disc drive. All 20 titles are contained in the PS Classic’s internal storage.

Q: How closely does the design of PlayStation Classic match the original PlayStation?

Pretty darned closely. Judge for yourself:

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Will the PS Classic include the original startup sound?

Yes. Once you switch your PS Classic on, you will hear the iconic startup sound.

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Where can I buy PS Classic?

The PS Classic will be available at major game retailers starting December 3.

Will the PS Classic perform upscaling?

The PS Classic outputs video in 720p or 480p — your display device may also perform some upscaling depending on the model.

What do you think about the PlayStation Classic, and will you be getting one yourself? Let us know down in the comments below!

SOURCE: PlayStation.Blog

Logitech Is Reportedly Buying Plantronics For Over $2 billion

According to a report from Reuters, Logitech is projected to acquire Plantronics for more than $2.2 billion. A deal which could be made as soon as early next week.

Plantronics is a company which offers business and personal headsets as well as audio solutions. Logitech is dominating the audio market as it also owns companies such as Jaybird, Astro, and Ultimate Ears. To be put into perspective of how big an acquisition this is, last year Logitech acquired ASTRO Gaming for around $85 million. The difference is roughly $2.1 billion.

Currently, neither company has disclosed any information regarding the deal.

Logitech has recently improved its gaming division while at the same time shifting their focus on products such as mobile devices, smart home accessories, security cameras, speakers, and video accessories.

What do you think about the potential acquisition of Plantronics by Logitech? Let us know down in the comments below!

SOURCE: Reuters

Take-Two Has Abandoned Agent Trademark

Agent, a title that was in development by Rockstar Games for a significant period, seems to have finally been put to rest. Agent was formally announced at E3 2009 as a PlayStation 3 exclusive but, has been teased by Sony far back as 2007. A game that could have been the next Grand Theft Auto, according to Take-Two Interactive. Agent would take players into the world of counter-intelligence, political assassinations, and espionage during the Cold War in the late 1970s.

Agent trademark’s status has been updated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It now contains a “Date Abandoned”, which was set for November 19, 2018.

Additionally, the trademark has a prosecution history dating all the way back to December 8, 2016.

As it’s safe to say we won’t be receiving Agent anytime soon, it doesn’t mean that the game is entirely gone. Take-Two might be looking at a different way to re-brand or put the mechanics into one of Rockstar’s developing titles.

What do you think about the unfortunate dismissal of the Agent trademark? Let us know down in the comments below!

SOURCE: GameSpot & PlayStation LifeStyle

No Man’s Sky New Update “Visions” Released

A new update to No Man’s Sky called “Visions” has been released across all platforms. The update introduces new environmental biomes, new planet types, more colorful worlds, and much more.

More information detailed directly below:

New Worlds

The variety and diversity of planet surfaces has been greatly improved. Millions of previously dead planets have now burst into life, creating a weirder, more surprising universe to explore.

Mysterious artifacts can be found on alien planets, which can be collected as mementos and displayed as trophies in your planetary base.

Bizarre Creatures

Strange new creatures can be found among the stars, never before discovered by another traveller. Predatory fauna protect their planets from interlopers, with some creatures even masquerading as ordinary minerals. Deadly flora now has much more variety, with carnivorous trap plants and bloated gas flora waiting to snare the unwary and reward the cautious.

More to Discover

With more varied planets comes more reasons to explore. Unleash your inner archeologist and search the galaxy for planets containing the ancient bones of alien lifeforms.
Unearth the long-forgotten remains of fallen satellites and scrap them for salvagable parts, but risk drawing the attention of new, challenging, corrupted sentinel drones.

Those who endure the hazardous storms that blast extreme planets can seek out precious new crystal treasures that only light up during the worst weather.

More Variety

The universe has become more alien, vibrant and exciting to explore. New shades of sky, grass, and water enable more unique worlds and a more diverse set of science fiction aesthetics. Atmospherics and skies have been improved and rainbows have been added to the range of weather effects.

Global Community Missions

A new Community Research mission allows explorers to share progress and work towards a common goal. Discover the Visions universe together to unlock the new Eye of the Korvax helmet, as well as well as new emotes, building parts and a range of fireworks to celebrate any occasion.

We hope you enjoy this and what follows — and we look forward to meeting you out there! Our journey continues.

What do you think about the “Visions” update to No Man’s Sky? Let us know down in the comments below!