Sony has today announced that select titles for the PSP will re-launch on the PlayStation 3 with bonus content and in full HD. These ports, dubbed the “PlayStation Portable Remaster Series” will also feature control pad support, online functionality, and the ability to transfer game save data between the handheld and home console.
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Monster Hunter Freedom 3) will be the first title to undergo the “Remaster” treatment, and is set to launch in Japan during this Summer. The insanely-popular action RPG is one of Japan’s all-time best sellers and hasn’t even been given a release date for the US or EU. Here at TSA we know all too well that PlayStation gamers have been baying for a Monster Hunter PS3 title, and though this is definitely progress, it may not be enough to fully satisfy those who have been waiting year-on-year for a fully-fledged instalment.
There’s still quite a bit we still don’t know about the Remaster series. What methods of distribution will Sony employ and how fair will the pricing be? What “extra content” can gamers expect? Will these ports carry trophy functionality? Will the Remaster series even release outside of Japan? Expect to get the low-down at Sony’s press conference at this year’s E3.
Source: Kotaku
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‘Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Monster Hunter Freedom 3)’ for the PS3 in Japan? That should boost PS3 sales big time in Japan! :P
Sympozium, cyclone tornado AGAIN!
I can’t believe it…. I can’t believe it, ias this a dream?! heh-heh Monster Hunter on the PS3!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets hope for some good online!
TURRICAN-808
A while ago, Studio Liverpool were advertising for a job which involved creating a new WipEout or something. i think the Portable Classics will have something to do with that job posting….
Mason_Mk
Not likely, WipEout HD is essentially a mash-up of Pure and Pulse. Also they are probably making a new PS3 title alongside the NGP release
TURRICAN-808
Would that also mean Valkyria Chronicles 2 & 3 would make their way over to the PS3!?
PoorPaddy89
Whilst this is great news, I am a little worried. If PSP games are given the same treatment as the PS2 games, won’t at least some of the games be rather poor graphics-wise? Not sure how well they’ll translate onto much bigger screens.
Still very excited for God of War and both Metal Gears, and would definately give Monster Hunter a shot.
Kenny
Huzzah! I hope they come at an affordable price. And I’m guessing that they will be released on the PS-Store, seems like the natural thing to do.
KeRaSh
Phantasy Star Portable 1 & 2 please!
PeacekeeperAlpha
Peacewalker please
yogh_wayne
Sounds awesome! Valkyria Chronicles 2 & 3, The 3rd Birthday, Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core and Patapon 1-3 please :) Oh, and with trophy support, hopefully. If they can integrate it for PS2 remakes, it should work for these PSP games too.
Dange
For me first off it’s jut has to be MGS:PW with online co-op. I really need to play more of that game on the PSP but I dont know how this ad-hoc thingy works (anyone able to help?) and I’ve no mates who have both a PSP & MGS:PW