Topic: PSP Remaster series announced

[idolminds]

Press release

Tokyo, May 22, 2011– Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that a new "PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) Remaster" title series, PSP titles customized and developed specifically for the PS3 computer entertainment system, will become available as Blue ray Disc™ games starting in the Japanese market.

"PSP Remaster" titles will deliver rich and immersive gaming experience on the PS3 system through stunning high-definition graphics as well as through additional new features for these titles, such as operability on the PS3 Wireless Controller (SIXAXIS® and DUALSHOCK®3), new add-on content or stereoscopic 3D support*1. Users will also be able to utilize the same save data from the original PSP game for the "PSP Remaster" version and enjoy the game on the go with the PSP system and continue the game at home on a large TV screen using PS3. Ad-hoc mode gameplay will also be supported through "adhoc party for PlayStation Portable" application on the PS3 system*2.

For Japan, the first "PSP Remaster" title to be introduced will be Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD Ver. from Capcom Co., Ltd. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd for the PSP system is the latest installment of the blockbuster Monster Hunter franchise, which has alone shipped over 4.5 million units in Japan since its release in December 2010. The graphics of the PS3 version, including monsters, fields, equipment, as well as Felyne Comrades, are more gorgeous and vibrant than ever, and will deliver dynamic gameplay when played on the large TV screens. SCE, with strong support from software developers and publishers, will deploy various measures to enhance the software title line-up for the PS3 system.

Similar to the HD remakes like God of War 1&2, but for PSP games. But they aren't really going back to remake the textures or anything so they won't look as good. Still for certain games it would be nice to play them on a larger screen and in the case of Monster Hunter to play it with a dual analog controller so you don't have to disfigure your hand to control the camera.

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Doesn't look that bad considering its a PSP game originally.

[Xessive]

Wow, that's an impressive leap in visual quality.. I guess there are quite a few PSP games I'd like to play on the big screen but not enough to really warrant a re-purchase of anything I already own.

[Cobra951]

I think there's a good market here.  Some people (like me) prefer games sitting down in front of a screen much bigger than a deck of cards.  Some people (like me) have no use for portable gaming, and miss out on a bunch of decent titles because of it.  I hope it goes well, and inspires others like Nintendo to follow suit.  Then again, Nintendo already tried a GBA adapter for the Gamecube (which I have).  I don't think that broke any records.

[sirean_syan]

Here's hoping Patapon gets this treatment.