I definitely prefer opinions that seem a bit more nuanced and credible. Like Digital Foundry for example, which state that it’s disappointing it makes the PS1 look the worse than it actually was.

Concerning bombing we sadly will be disappointed, I assume, as it’s currently pretty high on Amazon’s top 10.

I didn’t really care for this thing, but this really seems like a quick cash in with a low quality not typical for a Sony product, which is really disappointing. Really hope this isn’t related to John Kodera as new Playstation boss and a sign of things to come.

It is said that us forum dwellers happen to be out of sync with the general audience sometimes, and that we misgauge the public interest of certain games and products. I wonder if this will be the case, too, and if people will still buy this thing nontheless.

It is declining really fast, so hopefully there is a consumer push back from this, and they do release good version later on. I really do want a product like this, just not this, this is awful. 

They really should recall it and deliver a decent product instead. I really don’t care for PS1 games anymore, but I hope the backlash is strong enough to make them reconsider that decision, for those who do. Especially for those who have bought it already.

So many things wrong with that thing.
But it's really pathetic when you use an open source emulator instead of a Sony developed one and use a chip that's not powerful enough to run certain games without framerate issues.

I would understand it more if it were just the average impulse buying consumer who is blissfully unaware of how many corners were cut and what a shoddy product this turned out to be.  What I find sad/alarming is how many people are commenting on the YouTube Reviews in particular with things like "I don't care what you say, I'm still buying it", and "Doesn't matter, this product is right up my alley because Nostalgia".  These are people who have been properly warned, but insist on keeping their heads stuck in the sand like an ostrich.  That kind of behavior from a fanbase sends a very dangerous message to Sony that it's okay to ship out a poorly manufactured device to market because as long as the "Sony" logo is slapped on the face of it, there will be no shortage of people willing to throw their money at it.  That's a really bad precedent to set in my opinion.  It gives the manufacturer "zero" incentive to put any further time, money, or effort to do better on future products.  The fanbase will have already made it known that they don't care about quality.  Which is a shame, if that's the case.  But, as the old saying goes, "A fool and his money are soon parted."

The thing has only 16 GB of internal storage. Bummer. But at least it seems to communicate just fine with USB devices. So the use of an external hard drive should be a possibility.

Should be hacked within a week or two.

I know this is an old post and maybe your opinion has changed.

The thing is Sony has already emulated the PS1 very well and its been done on various Sony platforms. Either the emulator was poorly designed or the specs are crap. This kinda reminds me of the Sega Genesis TV devices, it poorly designed but Sony is actually pushing this device.

Maybe I'm asking for too much but in a world using HD screens, maybe they should have opted for a resolution boost in games. That was a benefit of playing N64 games on a Wii or Wii U.

I hope it bombs badly so that the inevitable PS2 Classic is done much better than this thing. Not going to happen though, it’ll sell very well.

As a Playstation fan i must say it looks like a crappy cashgrab.