After rumors and speculation of Walmart lowering the price, you can now officially order a PlayStation Classic in the US for $40 with free shipping at Amazon and (WalMart):
PlayStation Classic
PlayStation Classic comes with 20 pre loaded games including, Final Fantasy Vll, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3 and Wild Arms This mini Console is approximately 45 percent smaller than the original PlayStation Includes two wired Controll... read more
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I think this is just about the price even classic gaming enthusiasts like myself can tolerate. In my opinion, you can look at this two ways:
- You get a cool case and two USB controllers for $40, to use with whatever you’d like.
- You now have a cheap gift for someone that doesn’t take gaming seriously, but would love a lighthearted blast of nostalgia.
For $40, I think taking the time to install BleemSync and mess around is worth it: https://modmyclassic.com/bleemsync/
Heck, you might even consider getting 8BitDo’s wireless adapter to go with it…
8Bitdo Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for PlayStation Classic, Switch, Windows PC, Mac & Raspberry Pi - for PS4, Xbox One Bluetooth Controller and More - PlayStation
$19.99Also compatible with Nintendo Switch, Windows, Mac and Raspberry Pi For use with PS4, PS3, 8Bitdo controllers, Nintendo Switch Pro, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Wii Mote, Wii U Pro and more, wirelessly, on Windows PCs, Macs, Raspberry Pi, laptops, tablet... read more
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XAMMUE 8Bitdo Wireless Controller Adapter for Nintendo Switch/Windows/Mac/Playstation Classic Console/Raspberry Pi,with OTG Cable
$20.99This adapter is a perfect component of Playstation Classic and it makes thumbstick compatible with PS classic and makes it complete. It supports DS4 Motion and Rumble features wirelessly. With this 8Bitdo Wireless USB adapter, you can easily use all ... read more
(as of March 5, 2021 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)