Sony PlayStation Classic mini console lacks games and kudos

In a move that will surprise no one, Sony has dragged out the original PlayStation for minification with 20 original era games. Five have been announced so far with Final Fantasy VII, Ridge Racer Type 4, Jumping Flash, Wild Arms and Tekken 3, although they may vary by region and more will be announced.

Note the small print, "Software titles cannot be added on via download or any other way," So no access to the PS3/Vita catalogue of 100+ classics, which is deeply annoying. My first thought is why didn't they do a portable version based on the Vita design, rather than having those blotchy blob polys and vertexes writ large on a HD screen? At least give people the choice.

Also, the controllers are pre-DualShock, so expect lots of tabloid "PlayStation sent my child to the hospital with his thumbs rubbed off" stories!

It costs £90 and hits in December, hopefully not in limited edition numbers to cause pointless eBay frenzies! Second thought, what's inside this thing? Is it basically a PSTV (it only runs at 720p) resolution with a new OS and interface?

Big question has to be, where's the Mini Dreamcast, come on Sega - do it!

Update: Here's the full EU list - Rayman, Grand Theft Auto, Toshinden, Ridge Racer 4, Mr Driller, Metal Gear Solid, Twisted Metal, Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey, Syphon Filter, Tekken 3, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, Wild Arms, Cool Boarders 2, Final Fantasy VII. Jumping Flash, Destruction Derby, Revelations Persona (as PSP title Shin Megami Tensei), Resident Evil: Director's Cut, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo and Intelligent Qube (available on Vita as Kurushi Final).

2019 Update: The launch was a disaster and the remaining stock is being sold off cheap by retailers, but even then it is still not worth it.