The PlayStation Classic hasn't been out for too long, but already hackers are working to make the basic system a little bit better. We've previously shared one hack that allows players to use their desired emulator settings, and now a new one has surfaced that expands the game library.

For those that might not be "hack" savvy, there's good news. Apparently hacking the PlayStation Classic is incredibly easy to do mostly because there are no real security measures in place.

The team over at Ars Technica shared two prominent hackers and how to get more games on that Classic system. According to both 'Yifanlu' and 'MadMonkey1907', Sony essentially gave players the ability to hack the system on a silver platter with a key to the software's lock right inside of the miniature console.

Stream in an hour. It’ll just be me laughing for the whole night. pic.twitter.com/nUrYmvCG4E

— Yifan (@yifanlu) 6 December 2018

Because the system doesn't seem to run a signature check, it's also really easy to unload content into the hardware when connected via USB, which means technically if you were one of those people (me, I am those people) miffed at the lack of Dino Crisis, then it doesn't take much of an effort to get that game on there yourself!

Since this system is so easily modified, we have a feeling this is only the very beginning of what modders will do with the mini-console! As for which games comes on the latest mini console:

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​

Many PlayStation fans were excited with the Classic was first teased, though that hype quickly faded out when they revealed the full game line-up. Limiting to only 20 games, many felt that more deserving titles didn't make the cut. Still, the latest mini is now available for all and is a solid gift idea for those in the midst of holiday shopping.

Posted: Dec 12, 2018 7:02 pm
Related Forum: PlayStation Forum

Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/12/11/playstation-classic-hack-adds-new-games/