Classic PlayStation 1-era Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles has been remastered and is coming to PC!
Releasing January 23rd 2025, this side-scrolling arcade game has been updated to celebrate its 25th anniversary. We’ve got all the details you need, from gameplay to platforms and even a few cheeky PC recs!
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Gameplay
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, developed by Aspyr, is back and better than ever! Set during Star Wars: Episode One – The Phantom Menace, this side-scrolling arcade game takes you through ten action-packed levels. Using the power of the Force, you must fight off droids, assassins, and other famous fearsome foes from the iconic film.
What, You Think You’re Some Kind of Jedi, Waving Your Hand Around Like That?
In this fast and furious lightsabre action game, you must battle your way through ten campaign levels and bonus minigames to take back Theed Palace on Naboo. You can play as all the classic characters from the original game, including Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Qui-Gon Jinn. New for the remaster, there are thirteen newly unlocked characters to play as, too, including Darth Maul, Queen Amidala, and the Battle Droid.
As a remaster, you can choose to play Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles with either the classic or updated modern controls, whichever suits your Jedi fighting skills best! Plus, this game is packed with fun celebrations for the 25th anniversary, including toggling your lightsabre colour and playing with classic arcade cheat codes like Big Head Mode. There are more surprises to be discovered in a galaxy far, far away!
Is Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Multiplayer?
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles has couch co-op over shared/split screen available on all the campaign levels and minigames. You and the bestie can work together to take back Theed Palace!
Co-op mode does require a controller to work.
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Platforms
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is available to play on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S from January 23rd 2025.
Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Official Specifications
What do the Jedi need from your gaming PC to successfully save the day? Here are the official specifications for Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles:
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Phenom II X4 945 Intel Core i5-750 | AMD Phenom II X4 945 Intel Core i5-750 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon R7 260X Intel Arc A310 | Intel HD 630 AMD Radeon R7 – A12-9800 |
| Storage | 10GB available space |
Best PCs to Play Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
The specifications for Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles are not demanding at all – even a gonk droid could run it! But if you are in the market for something a little more powerful, we have an amazing range of gaming PCs and laptops at Overclockers UK. We’ve even picked out a few favourites for you here!
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC – fully tested and ready to ship!
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM and SSD storage
- Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty
OcUK Gaming Carbide Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC – based on our best-selling specs!
- Intel Core i5-12400F CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB SSD
- Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty
Gigabyte G6X Gaming Laptop
- 16” FHD+ 165Hz gaming laptop
- Intel Core i7-13650HX CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe SSD
- WINDFORCE Cooling system
OcUK Gaming Empath Custom PC
- Configurable gaming PC – customise the base spec to suit your needs!
- Select an AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPU
- Your choice of AMD Radeon RX 7000 and NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPUs
- Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
- Flexible storage – choose up to three SSDs
OcUK Gaming Sabre Custom PC
- Configurable gaming PC – customise the base spec to suit your needs!
- Select a 13th Gen Intel Core CPU
- Your choice of NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPUs
- Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
- Flexible storage – choose up to three SSDs
Comfort Fit for a Jedi
Of course, we can’t mention Star Wars without pointing you in the direction of the noblechairs Star Wars Special Edition gaming chairs and matching pillow sets!
Game On in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Looking for more Star Wars gaming action? We’ve got plenty of Star Wars articles on the Overclockers UK blog!
Turn Up Duel of the Fates
Will you be giving Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles a play? Let us know in the comments which previously locked character you’ll be playing as first! I’m feeling Queen Amidala.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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