Few moments in gaming history are more iconic than seeing PS1’s legendary T-Rex tech demo for the first time. It’s such a signature scene that Astro’s Playroom even parodied it for its fantastic final boss fight! It makes sense, then, that the dinosaur is being added as a digital collectible to Sony’s new loyalty scheme PS Stars.
Available as of today, 1st October, in Asia – with other global locations scheduled to follow later in the month – a new campaign named the October Check-In rewards you with a T-Rex statue for playing any PS5 or PS4 game. The synopsis reads: “A scientifically accurate mini statue of the tech demo T-Rex from the original PlayStation.” Interestingly, it appears to be holding Sly Cooper’s staff.
While you’ll only be able to view the digital collectible within the PS App on your smartphone for now, it does sound like Sony has plans to integrate this feature into the PS5 console itself at a later date. Are you enjoying all these niche references that Sony is celebrating as part of its loyalty program? Embrace your inner-enthusiast in the comments section below.
[source twitter.com, via psfanatic.com]
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I want them to roll out the update to have showcase cabinet on my profile on console
This is great. I’d like to be able to showcase these to my friends on PS5 at some point.
I like and remember the T-Rex demo but for me the Manta Ray was way more iconic and I hope they include that in the future.
The more I understand this the more I think what a complete waste of time. Hopefully this won't become too integral to the PS5 UI.
This is cool for those of us of a certain age. Now, how about a stingray? I’d like to actually have to achieve something for it though.
@thefourfoldroot1 I hope it swims closer to you slowly with creepy music in the background
Hmmm, the fact that the t-rex is holding Sly's cane seems awfully suspicious.
Hopefully these become NFTs or NFTs are integrated somehow
I’m so ready for a new Sly Cooper game!!!
Bath tub with rubber ducks next please.
As others have suggested, wouldnt it be cool if some of these collectibles had easter eggs, pointing to future game reveals if you look closely enough
@Kairu You complete the objective and get the collectible. In this case, you just have to play any game.
@Kairu
There are periodic tasks. This is basically for participation (open a game). Others have tasks which can be bad: open (thus buy) specific games; or get a platinum trophy…we’ll have to see about others. I’m pretty certain it’ll involve things that get people into new games or stay engaged with multiplayer (ea might release a footballer figure or World Cup trophy figure for opening packs, playing at a specific time, etc).
@kairu you unlock them by playing games/trophies etc.
the tweet in the article says play any ps4/5 game to unlock it.
each display will have a requirement
@Bamila Agreed, I want this on my console not my phone.
Huh? It was also in astrobot as a secret boss, was pretty cool at the time too
Sexy T-Rexy is my favourite but Manta Ray seems to be often forgotten.
I'm actually really looking forward to this going live in UK.
I can't wait to unlock the competent customer service collectable.
As someone that really liked collecting the trophies in the older Smash Bros games, I’m looking forward to this.
@JohntheRaptor The Manta Ray was way cooler
@Victor_Meldrew it still won't be competent, they'll just cycle you out of the queue faster.
ASTROS PLAYROOM HAD THIS AND IT WAS DOPE !!
I'm glad to see some positivity around this! Ive felt like I'm the only one excited for this. Of course, it needs to come to consoles still and hopefully some form of Home later. But I've been excited. And this looks awesome! Show some Playstation nostalgic love!
If only there were a digital space with personal “apartments” where you could decorate with these and share the space with your friends…
@TeapotBuddha I knew of the game but never played it. Might just have a look around. Thanks
I just recently earned the T-Rex, neato.
@meistergeister @Deadlyblack Glad I'm not the only one noticing that odd addition!
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