Playstation Classic | Project Eris

Released in December 2018, the PlayStation Classic (PSC) was Sony’s miniature nostalgia machine, packing 20 pre-loaded games into a 75% scale replica of the original console. While beloved for its design, the PSC was widely criticized for its poor game selection, PAL versions running at 50Hz (slower than NTSC), and lackluster emulation performance.

Enter Project Eris—a community-developed jailbreak and modification suite that transforms the PlayStation Classic from a disappointing novelty into a powerful retro gaming powerhouse.

Once booted, you will see a new menu system. Here is how to make the most of it:

1. Overclocking (Recommended) The PlayStation Classic's CPU is underclocked by default. playstation classic project eris

2. Navigating RetroArch Project Eris integrates RetroArch for non-PS1 games. RetroArch can be intimidating.

3. Box Art The system will attempt to download box art for your PS1 games automatically if you are connected to the internet (via a USB-to-Ethernet adapter, as the PSC has no Wi-Fi). Alternatively, you can manually place cover images in the game folders.

If you own a PlayStation Classic (PSC), you probably loved the nostalgia but quickly realized its limitations: the small game library, the restrictive user interface, and the locked-down internal hardware. Released in December 2018, the PlayStation Classic (PSC)

Project Eris is the ultimate solution. It is a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly modification that transforms your tiny console into a retro-gaming powerhouse without voiding your warranty.

Here is everything you need to know to get started.

You will need to supply your own game files (ROMs or ISOs) legally. Before you start

Save states from your PC emulator (e.g., ePSXe, DuckStation) can be converted and used on the PSC, and vice versa.

Project Eris comes pre-installed with RetroArch, the gold standard for emulation.

Before you start, gather the following: