PSP titles being 'remastered' and released for PS3

[George]

So you hate handhelds? Well... good news.

Sony will be bringing classic PlayStation Portable titles to PlayStation 3 as part of a new PSP Remaster lineup. The company announced the series today along with its first major release.

PSP Remaster offers PSP titles remastered for play on the PS3. The games are spruced up with full HD visuals, compatibility with Dual Shock 3, PS3 exclusive content, 3D support, and other features.

The PSP and PS3 versions of the game also share save data. Sony says that this could allow you to play a game on the PSP while on the go, then continue playing when you return home.

The PS3 versions are also compatible with Sony's Ad Hoc Party for PlayStation Portable service for network play. This free PS3 app normally allows local play PSP titles to use the PS3 as a proxy for true online play.

The series will kick off first in Japan through sales of Blu-ray Disc titles, Sony said. The wording of Sony's statement suggests that the series will also be released internationally and will also see some games offered in download form. The press release did not explicitly mention these areas, though.

For the series' first title, Sony has a biggie. As detailed earlier today, Capcom will release a PS3 version of Monster Hunter Portable 3rd under the name Monster Hunter Portable HD. The 4.5 million selling PSP title will feature 3D support, HD visuals and shared save files with the PSP, and will see release this summer.

For more details on the Monster Hunter conversion, see this story.

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/0 ... er_series/


Valkria Chronicles 2/3
Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity
Black Panther Yakuza title.

PLZ?

Footage of "Monster Hunter HD" for PS3, compares it to the PSP title:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3W0AKen ... r_embedded

[segaismysavior]

I immediately thought of Valkyria Chronicles 2/3 when I read about this. I'd rather see a true PS3 follow-up to the first, but I'd easily take "HD" versions of the portable games since that won't happen.

[tarpmortar]

Oh wow, I want this to happen for Valkyria 2/3.

[Sega Uranus]

I saw this coming once I heard the rumors of God of War Portable Collection. Supposedly all of these upcoming releases will not support trophies... Which, kind of sucks.

Anyways, this would still be cool. I always wanted to try out the Ghouls n Ghosts and Castlevania PSP games, but I would also be willing to check out the Valkyria games, even if I still never beat the first and am not in a rush to do so.

Even if I think the Yakuza PSP game looks kind of pooey, holy shit would I eat up that poo.

[Chaosmaster8753]

Birth by Sleep Final Mix, PLZKTHNXBAI.

[CosmicCastaway]

Anyways, this would still be cool. I always wanted to try out the Ghouls n Ghosts and Castlevania PSP games, but I would also be willing to check out the Valkyria games, even if I still never beat the first and am not in a rush to do so.

I haven't played the Ghouls n' Ghosts but I really think you'd enjoy Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. The remake of Rondo of Blood is oh-so-much-fun. Plus the remastered Symphony on the Night is a nice bonus. I don't think it will be among the first titles for this PSP-PS3 Remastered series but hopefully it'll come so you can play it. =)

[SOUP]

Looks like Peace Walker's coming up.

[Happy Cat]

I really want to see this happen for valkyria chronicles 3

interested in trying peace walker though, unless it's like metal gear solid 4.. and in that case.. i don't wanna go anywhere near it =P

MGS4 is the first MGS game I ever tried and it was just @_@ yeah...

[George]

Peace Walker is not like MGS4. The game has you basically kidnap people and build an army. Its pretty cool. That said, MGS games are probably not for you.