If we were to do runs on the upcoming PS classic would that be counted under normal PS or are you guys going to be adding it as a new console? not gonna lie it would be the only reason i buy myself a PS classic as i already own most of the games i want to play on there lol

It'll probably be a new console, but it's not getting added right now, since it hasn't been released.

I realize this is late, but from reports from people who own the PS Classic, I'm not gonna allow runs to be done on it. Framerate issues and inaccuracies plague the "console". This'll save everyone from having to own one.

That's just for the best

So what about a modified PS Classic running RetroArch, would that count?

No, it still won't be reliable enough, 'cause of the hardware.