PlayStation Classic Games Lineup: Sony Reveals Full List Of 20 Games

Sony announced in September it would join the miniature, novelty game console market with the PlayStation Classic. At the time, Sony confirmed it would be available on Dec. 3 for $99.99 and would include 20 games from the original PlayStation console.

On Monday, the gaming giant revealed the full list of included games.

There are some big names in the PlayStation Classic, but also some notable absences.

What Games Come With The PlayStation Classic?

The full list of games was revealed on the PlayStation Blog on Monday morning.

• “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”

• “Ridge Racer Type 4”

• “Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo”

• “Syphon Filter”

• “Tekken 3”

• “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six”

• “Twisted Metal”

• “Wild Arms”

What Games Are Missing From The PlayStation Classic?

There are several huge names missing from that list. Iconic PlayStation titles like “Castlevania: Symphony of the Night,” “PaRappa the Rapper” and “Final Fantasy Tactics” are not included with the mini console. The same goes for anything in the “Crash Bandicoot,” “Spyro the Dragon” and “Gran Turismo” franchises.

Almost all of those games have recently gotten re-releases or remakes on modern platforms, which is the likely explanation for their absences. The “Gran Turismo” driving simulation series might be difficult to include because of licensing deals with car manufacturers, too.

“Ape Escape” is also a noteworthy exclusion. That game required the PlayStation controller with two analog sticks, but the PlayStation Classic only comes bundled with the regular, stick-less PlayStation controller.

Why Is Sony Making The PlayStation Classic?

Despite product shortages that required consumers show great diligence to even have a chance at buying them, Nintendo’s recent NES and SNES Classic mini consoles were successes for Sony’s gaming rival. The PlayStation Classic could sell well to collectors, nostalgic gamers and gamers who like the classics.

The original PlayStation console it is based on is also one of the most popular game machines in history. It had accumulated more than 100 million shipments by March 2007, according to Sony.