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[entremet]

With all the Nintendo nostalgia news (Pokemon Go, Nintendo NES mini), I've always wondered why Sony has not embraced their past as much.

To Sony's credit they have great PS1 PSN library, only playable on PSP/PS3/Vita. However, they're much better priced than Nintendo's VC, and the PS2 HD classics on the PS4 looks like a great initiative. And, of course, there's PSNow.

However, they are second oldest active platform holder, but they've historically been reluctant to harness nostalgia.

One could say it's because PlayStation, by and far, has been a machine where 3rd parties reigned supreme--MGS, 3D FF, GTA, Tekken, Ridge Racer, and so on. These are properties that Sony does not own or control. MS took notes on this strategy, catering very much to third parties. Both companies pour tons into their publisher relations in comparison with Nintendo, whose always done things differently.

GT and GoW are probably there most consistent franchise in terms of releases, both around for 3 generations or more.

They're the definite market leaders now so they're not in panic mode like they were in the PS3 days, but it seemed Crash rumors really got people hyped.

Personally, do have a lot of Sony nostalgia--Motor Toon GP, Jumping Flash, Parrapa, Ape Escape.

Most of these live on as only avatars for PSN profiles

Maybe PSVR will revive these franchises.

Should Sony embrace nostalgia more?

 

[D i Z]

Nope.

 

[Qurupeke]

I'd buy a PSX mini.

 

[Anth0ny]

I'd buy a 20th anniversary ps4 that is colored like an original grey ps1

 

[udivision]

That's like saying they should make a new Crash game or something.

 

[Shahed]

Nostalgia for nostalgia's sake is something I wouldn't be interested in remotely. However if they use it effectively and/or a meaningful manner then by all means they should go ahead.

 

[entremet]

I'd buy a 20th anniversary ps4 that is colored like an original grey ps1

And not be hyper limited release lol

 

[Yaranaika]

I feel no nostalgia towards anything Playstation, so no.

 

[TheSpoiler]

Nostalgia for nostalgia's sake is something I wouldn't be interested in remotely. However if they use it effectively and/or a meaningful manner then by all means they should go ah.

Yeah, this.

 

[timetokill]

They can try, but as we saw with psabr the nostalgia simply isn't as strong for Sony properties. The best thing about PlayStation was always the stuff that wasn't by Sony themselves, outside of GT I guess

 

[Elixist]

I'd buy a PSX mini.

how bout a mini ps2 that plays both? wireless controller, downloadable library, 5-10 bucks a game, im in. (i actually made a thread about it while back, heh)

and to answer op, im down ive wanted a new jumping flash for awhile now, ill take a new ape escape, rally cross, cool boarders etc. with arms wide open.

 

[entremet]

Nostalgia for nostalgia's sake is something I wouldn't be interested in remotely. However if they use it effectively and/or a meaningful manner then by all means they should go ah.

Yep.

This is mostly pouring one out for the quirky and creative PS1 era.

 

[TimeEffect]

They will, when they release Crash

 

[Minions]

I'd buy a PSX mini.

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I own both (bought them again a few months ago), worth the purchase. The screen is awesome and screws into the back of the psone. Built in speakers. The only thing I'm missing from my original setup, is they use to sell rechargeable battery packs that went under the psone, and would power the console and screen for 2+ hours. The game size of psone games would probably end up costing a lot more than a mini snes or nes due to the size difference of roms vs cds.

 

[Maxey]

Sometimes I feel like the textures in PS4 games look too smooth and perspective corrected.

We should be able to disable that and experience PS1 nostalgia.

 

[KatamariOnTheRocks]

Most companies have a really bad tendency to ditch the majority of their old franchises for absolutely no reason when they would still be just as profitable as ever today.

Some would be even more profitable considering how many genres have been dormant for years now.

 

[BeforeU]

lol PlayStation and Xbox does not have that. So its not the question of SHOULD, its more of "HOW".

 

[LeleSocho]

They have no IP aside PlayStation itself to leverage on.
Up until PS3 notable first party games were inexistent.

 

[BocoDragon]

They should make their own version of Smash Bros. Everyone would buy it and it'd be a big success.

 

[Outrun]

Nope.

You got it.

I like that they continuously push for new experiences.

 

[VendettaRed07]

Yes

 

[entremet]

You got it.

I like that they continuously push for new experiences.

Like Killzone, Uncharted, GoW, and Infamous

 

[Elixist]

They have no IP aside PlayStation itself to leverage on.
Up until PS3 notable first party games were inexistent.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Idc about them putting out old hardware but damn Sony come in

Parappa
Ape escape
Medievil
Loads of rpgs

Come on!

Lol at Sony not having nostalgia everything isn't some massive console war damn

 

[primasaurus]

For most I think nostalgia isn't that strong for Sony, it's success would be limited I feel

 

[DooMAGE]

Nostalgia from what? They are still a child compared to others like Nintendo and Sega.

 

[Mr-Joker]

Does Sony IP even have a strong nostalgia value that Nintendo has?

I mean I grew up playing Crash 2 but I have more nostalgia attachment towards the Pokémon series than for the crash series.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Nostalgia from what? They are still a child compared to others like Nintendo and Sega.

The Playstation brand is more than twenty years old at this point. There are generations of gamers that grew up with it rather than Sega or Nintendo. Since the mid-90's the PS has generally been the dominant console brand.

 

[sn00zer]

I've pretty much only owned Sony consoles since PS1. The reason I like Sony so much is because each generation they bring something new to the table and kind of reinvent what the "Playstation Franchises" are. It keeps it excited and outside of the big tentpoles you are never really sure what is coming next and the primary reason I keep buying their consoles.

That said

make a new Fuckin' Ape Escape, or Medievil, or Jumping Flash, or Jet Moto, or Omega Boost, or War of the Monsters, or Bust-a-Groove, or Folklore, or Loco Roco, or Parappa, or Kri

cuz look at this....how awesome is this

Sony look at this

Sony pls respond

 

[StoopKid]

lol PlayStation and Xbox does not have that. So its not the question of SHOULD, its more of "HOW".

Bs.

People have a ton of nostalgia just on crash and spyro alone.
I could go down countless games during the ps1 and ps2 games that people have nostalgia for.

 

[Chill Penguin]

They don't have quite the nostalgia factor that Nintendo does. Nintendo has an embarrassment of riches in iconic games, characters, and systems.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

I've petty much only owned Sony consoles since PS1. The reason I like Sony so much is because each generation they bring something new to the table and kind of reinvent what the "Playstation Franchises" are. It keeps it excited and outside of the big tentpoles you are never really sure what is coming next and the primary reason I keep buying their consoles.

That said

make a new Fuckin' Ape Escape, or Medievil, or Jumping Flash, or Jet Moto, or Omega Boost, or War of the Monsters, or Bust-a-Groove, or Folklore, or Loco Roco, or Parappa, or Kri

cuz look at this....how awesome is this

Sony look at this

Sony pls respond

+1

 

[Creaking]

If they want to make All Stars 2, yes.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Crash remakes are pure nostalgia, the 20th anniversary ps4 had psx colors, FF VII remake is coming and was promoted at Sony's conference alongside a shenmue kickstarter, etc.

 

[Maxey]

lol PlayStation and Xbox does not have that. So its not the question of SHOULD, its more of "HOW".

What is this nonsense? Some people today are nostalgic for the first two Halo games and that's more recent than Playstation.

You don't get to dictate what's nostalgic or not.

 

[RazielCuts]

Yes, I'm down to be abused by Sony, why should Nintendo have all the fun.

 

[DooMAGE]

The Playstation brand is more than twenty years old at this point. There are generations of gamers that grew up with it rather than Sega or Nintendo. Since the mid-90's the PS has generally been the dominant console brand.

Still lack first party content to have nostalgic stuff, beside some games in the PS1 era.
Most nostalgic stuff content is from third parties.

 

[antonz]

The Playstation brand is more than twenty years old at this point. There are generations of gamers that grew up with it rather than Sega or Nintendo. Since the mid-90's the PS has generally been the dominant console brand.

Being a dominant brand is not enough for nostalgia. Sony needs to develop more IP and cultivate them long term before they can really hit on nostalgia. Sony was never really about 1st party IPs as much as massive 3rd party support and the early years of Sony show that. Most games people remember the good old days for are not even Sony properties.

 

[mStudios]

They should make a Smash clone with iconic sony characters

Oh wait.

 

[Pingoreous]

Signed me up for M.A.G. and Warhawk Remasters.

 

[Apathy]

They have no IP aside PlayStation itself to leverage on.
Up until PS3 notable first party games were inexistent.

Your bias or age are showing.


To answer your question OP, hell no. Move forward in everything. Get me interested in new things. I'll always have the memories of the old stuff, and I love the old stuff, but give me new things to love.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Nostalgia from what? They are still a child compared to others like Nintendo and Sega.

They have no IP aside PlayStation itself to leverage on.
Up until PS3 notable first party games were inexistent.

Hahahahahaha

 

[sn00zer]

If they want to make All Stars 2, yes.

I want this more than any other game you have no idea.

 

[DooMAGE]

Hahahahahaha

Thank you for the drive by.

 

[Chill Penguin]

The Playstation brand is more than twenty years old at this point. There are generations of gamers that grew up with it rather than Sega or Nintendo. Since the mid-90's the PS has generally been the dominant console brand.

They've had very successful boxes. Their games and characters absolutely pale in comparison to Nintendo's though.

 

[Pachael]

Now that the OP has mentioned it, I do feel nostalgic for Parappa the Rapper. A Parappa / Lammy trilogy remaster for the PS4/Vita would be great.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Thank you for the drive by.

And what exactly was your shitpost contributing?

 

[Kalamoj]

Nah, release new stuff. That is the strong side of The PS brand.
Although I wouldn't mind a ps1 emulator for ps4, considering a lot of stuff available on PSN.

 

[entremet]

Being a dominant brand is not enough for nostalgia. Sony needs to develop more IP and cultivate them long term before they can really hit on nostalgia. Sony was never really about 1st party IPs as much as massive 3rd party support and the early years of Sony show that. Most games people remember the good old days for are not even Sony properties.

It's also why Cloud in Smash 4 made people go WTF.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Thank you for the drive by.

Yours wasn't much better to be honest