What will you be playing on Your Psp

[Dino]

March 23, 2005 - It has already begun! The first set of PSP games arrived early in stores, and by the system's North American release on March 24th, 2005, over a dozen games will be on store shelves. From platformers to racing games to fighting games to RPG adventures to sports games of almost every genre, the PlayStation Portable is being born with a full life already available to live.

Many more PlayStation Portable games will follow in the coming weeks and months, but these are the very first games you can pick up on store shelves when you go to buy your own PSP. Choose from amongst these for your first handheld experience in a PlayStation world.



Ape Escape: On the Loose
Publisher: SCEA | Developer: SCE
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: E

A remake of the classic PlayStation action game featuring monkeys on the loose! When a trouble-making monkey named Specter gets hold of the Professor's Peak Point Helmet, chaos ensues. The powerful device, which can increase a human's intelligence, has a disastrous effect on Specter, transforming him from a sweet, mischievous monkey to a power-hungry monster who has his heart set on ruling the world. As a brave boy named Spike, players pursue Specter and his mad army of monkeys. This imaginative game provides players the challenge of capturing more than 200 monkeys in eight vibrant worlds spanning across more than 20 levels in order to prevent them from changing history!



Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
Publisher: Capcom | Developer: Capcom Studio 5
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: T

The secret power of the dark is unleashed! Fight head-to-head in a fierce and brutal battle for supremacy!

A videogame classic, Darkstalkers sets the standard for monster fantasy fighters. This fan favorite is a huge sensation featuring vivid animations and unbeatable fighting combinations. Now experience the fighting phenomenon updated and redesigned exclusively for the PSP handheld entertainment system.



Dynasty Warriors
Publisher: KOEI | Developer: Omega Force
Price: $49.99 | ESRB Rating: T

Based on Luo Guanzhong's historical novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Dynasty Warriors series of Tactical Action games takes players back in time when chaos ruled Ancient China. For the first time on any handheld game system, players will experience the thrill of fighting single handed against legions of powerful enemy soldiers in historic battles that shaped the Chinese empire. Each stage is divided into a network of smaller "battlefield areas", with each area holding a different degree of strategic importance. These areas influence each other and change according to the battle situation. The PSP version also features a more complicated bodyguard system, with more variations in each of the second officer and the ability to collect and trade officers with others.



Gretzky NHL
Publisher: SCEA | Developer: Page 44 Studios/989
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: E

Officially licensed by the NHL and NHLPA, Gretzky NHL for the PSP features fast-paced skating, precision passing, bone-jarring checks and players that convey the power and emotion of their sport. To challenge the skill levels of all hockey videogame fans, Gretzky NHL for the PSP offers the Gretzky Challenge with unlockable, playable Gretzkys from his days as an Edmonton Oiler, Los Angeles King or New York Ranger. Additionally, hockey fans can play a quick game in either Quick Start or Exhibition Mode, act as owners in Season Mode, or compete locally against friends or other hockey fans in head-to-head play via wireless multiplayer connectivity.



Lumines
Publisher: Ubisoft | Developer: Q Entertainment
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: E10+

Brought stateside by Ubisoft after initially publishing by Bandai in Japan, the first project from visionary creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi's new game studio became one of the most globally talked-about games in the PSP's line-up. The game very basically represents the once-flourishing puzzle genre -- all that Lumines is is a falling block game, made very simple by requiring just one of two colors of blocks be matched in a square shape. The developers at Q Entertainment, however, are masters of simplicity in a way that is elegant, engaging, and exquisite. With their efforts, a game that might gone over with only a grudging quiet just last year (despite its pedigree development team) now rightfully has the center stage position on Sony's new handheld showpiece.



Metal Gear Acid
Publisher: Konami | Developer: Konami JPN
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: M

This new take on the blockbuster Metal Gear franchise gives players a new approach to their espionage. Metal Gear Acid (also lovingly known as Acid Metal by its creators for the trippy take on the series) is a card-based simulation that progresses as a series of missions. Gameplay is somewhat like a 3D board game or RTS, in that players have a set number of moves and actions to take in a given turn sequence -- play out your Weapon card to take down an enemy, play the box Item card to duck into hiding when foes are on patrol, and play the Ninja or Roy Campbell Character card to call in some heavy-duty support from your allies in the field. The English-language edition of the game introduces wireless multiplayer in the VR realm for two-player battles, a feature not found in the original Japanese game.



Spider-Man 2
Publisher: Activision | Developer: Vicarious Visions
Price: $49.99 | ESRB Rating: T

From the 2004 summer motion picture of the same name, Spider-Man The Movie 2 is Vicarious Visions' first piece of software for the PlayStation Portable. This is an exclusive version of the Spider-Man 2 game series, with entirely new levels and gameplay features. Swing through 19 levels of punching, kicking, and web slinging in this latest adventure. Stars Tobey Maguire and Alfred Molina return for the PSP game, and new cinematics have been rendered, all to tell on this little system a tale of great power and great responsibility.



Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Publisher: EA | Developer: EA Canada - Team Fusion
Price: $49.99 | ESRB Rating: E

Take on Tiger Woods and other golfing greats from past & present in Tiger Woods PGA Tour on the Playstation Portable handheld video game system. Create your own golfer, develop your skills and step on to the green to challenge the masters on some of the world's top courses. Play against Vijay Singh, Arnold Palmer and, of course, Tiger Woods in an effort to become a golf legend. Raise the stakes by playing in wireless multiplayer and showing your friends who will take home the prize.

[Dino]

Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix
Publisher: Activision | Developer: Shaba Studios
Price: $49.99 | ESRB Rating: T

Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix takes players on an all new skating blitzkrieg where they embark on the ultimate road trip from Tony Hawk's Underground 2 in addition to wreaking havoc in four never-before-seen city-levels - Las Vegas, Atlanta, Kyoto and Santa Cruz -- that feature original goals, level changing events and unlockable characters. For the first time, players can live the Tony Hawk console gaming experience on a handheld device as they join either Tony Hawk or Bam Margera on a World Destruction Tour where they nail insane tricks with lightning speed or slow motion focus control, pull off mischievous pranks, and conquer sick terrain through 13 single-player levels, or face off against up to three friends in 10 wireless multiplayer games.



Twisted Metal: Head-On
Publisher: SCEA | Developer: Incog Inc.
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: T

Complete with all the fast-paced vehicular combat and destruction that gamers have come to know and love, Twisted Metal: Head-On allows gamers to take destruction anywhere, anytime as they strap themselves into one of 14 lethal machines on wheels, equipped with machine guns, turbo boost and a special attack, unique to each vehicle. Once a vehicle is selected, gamers can take their road rage out on opponents in 12 unworldly arenas filled with numerous items of chaos including rockets, missiles and more. In addition, multiplayer gameplay is available for to eight players through Wireless multiplayer connectivity.



NBA
Publisher: SCEA | Developer: 989 Sports
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: E

NBA for the PSP handheld entertainment system will provide gamers with all the fast-breaks, precision passing, and above the rim action that fans have come to expect from their sport. Supporting up to two players via wireless multiplayer connectivity, NBA for the PSP will test the skills of all hoopsters with a variety of gameplay options including Full Season Mode, Paint Mode, where gamers compete against the Artificial Intelligence (AI) or go head-to-head against another player in a color-the-court challenge; the PlayStation Skills Challenge Mode, and the 3-point Contest. During both single and multi-player gameplay, NBA for the PSP features the 'Clutch' Shooting Mechanism, a gamers skill and timing along their ability to pull off spin moves, jukes, pump fakes and other special moves will determine if the shot goes or clanks off the rim.




Need for Speed Underground: Rivals
Publisher: EA | Developer: EA Canada - Team Fusion
Price: $49.99 | ESRB Rating: E

Compete and earn respect in Need for Speed Underground Rivals a PSP-exclusive edition of the blockbuster racing series. Customize and take on the pinnacle Japanese and American tuner cars in a pursuit of total ownership of the street racing scene. Compete against your rivals in 10 all new, visually distinct tracks. Each one has been specially designed to maximize the experience on the handheld platform. Take on friends and foes in a range of new modes specifically designed for use via Wi-Fi. It's multiplayer gaming in which you earn respect and own the competition. Experience brand new game modes that capitalize on the cutting-edge hardware features of the PSP handheld videogame system and deliver a highly competitive game play experience.



NFL Street 2 Unleashed
Publisher: EA | Developer: Tiburon/EA Canada
Price: $49.99 | ESRB Rating: E

Suckers get sacked anywhere they go in this PlayStation Portable edition of the arcade-style sports game. You won't find PSP-exclusive Street Events like Street Slalom, Style Standoff, and Style Point Challenge on any other platform. Wireless multiplayer allows you to quickly find and challenge other players to some hard-hitting Exhibition Modes and Street Events, and up to four players can use a single PSP unit to compete in Party Play game modes including 2 Minute Challenge, Jump Ball Challenge, and more. Defy gravity with off-the-wall catches, wall hurdles, and wall end zone dives, or create open throwing lanes with up-the-wall passes.



Ridge Racer
Publisher: Namco | Developer: Namco
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: E

PSP installment in Namco's long-running racing series. The launch title for the platform offers single race, world tour, multiplayer and options. Time attack lets you select a course and race against a ghost car in order to beat your times. Single race takes place against twelve other racers. Options lets you customize settings and play through a few mini games (such as Rally X) and access an "AV Theater" where you can watch replay style races with the computer as the driver. World Tour is the main mode of focus for the single player Ridge Racer experience, and there seems to be a whole lot to it. Choose from a number of pre-set tours that take you through multiple race sessions set on different tracks. You can also have the game generate a tour randomly. Races are set up like a cup in other race games, with each race held separately. You need to clear a certain position in order to advance through the tour.



Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade
Publisher: SCEA | Developer: SCEA
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: T

Journey to a world beyond the realms of imagination and engage in battles to save Aven, a timeless city of safe haven and the last remaining stronghold of Good in a world of Evil. As a dark threat looms and a gathering of unknown forces grows stronger, heroes have been called and the Brotherhood of the Blade has been formed. It is up to you and your chosen brothers to unravel the mysteries of this looming peril. Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade offers on-the-go action-RPG combat, intense multiplayer battles and a completely original adventure for you to uncover.



WipEout Pure
Publisher: SCEA | Developer: SCE Studios Liverpool
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: E

The latest and the greatest in the seminal WipEout series, 'Pure' distils the essence of anti-gravity racing and futuristic adrenaline-fuelled combat. Hi-tech weapons, hi-octane speed and a high-tempo dance soundtrack combine to deliver an explosive taste of the future directly into your hands. Supporting up to eight players via a Wi-Fi link for multiplayer gameplay, gamers will be able to take on their friends and attempt to blast enemy ships to pieces in a fierce competition for top racing honors. Players who win a gold, silver or bronze trophy will earn fresh racing colors, new ships and four classic tracks from past installments in the Wipeout series. Fresh downloadable content that can be saved to a Memory Stick Duo, such as new tracks, ships, skins and music, will expand the racing experience and allow for personalization of the game.



World Tour Soccer
Publisher: SCEA | Developer: SCE Studios London
Price: $39.99 | ESRB Rating: E

Who knows where your next challenge will come from or who that challenger will be? With the power of WiFi compatibility and the User Alert System, World Tour Soccer enables you to challenge complete strangers spontaneously. And with 128 club teams, 86 international teams, nine international classic teams from the past, nine classic club teams from the past, seven league all-star teams, six international super teams and eight different stadiums, every day is a matchday!

[Pavster007]

still trying to decide if the psp is the way forward the game lineup looks certainly impressive for a new handheld..

To be fair it looks bloody excellent

It is just the cost of the hardware will it be worth it??

[Dino]

Manufacturer’s Description
With high-quality graphics processing capability equivalent to that of PlayStation 2, in addition to rich stereo sound, PSP offers the joy of playing full-scale 3D-CG games and viewing high resolution video images anytime, anywhere.

Equipped with a wireless LAN feature, PSP enables users to connect to the Internet through access points, making it possible for users to download game characters and content and also to play games on-line with families, friends and on-line community members. For a more intimate gaming experience, a maximum of 16 PSP systems can be connected wirelessly through the ad-hoc mode allowing family and friends to create an instant yet powerful local on-line entertainment community.

PSP features an integrated high output lithium-ion battery that provides play time of between 4 and 6 hours for game titles and continuous 4 to 5 hours for video viewing.

With PSP, the world of PlayStation, people's most favourite platform, is further enhanced. A 4.3 inch wide 16:9 high resolution LCD screen, the largest in a handheld gaming device, creates a personal environment in which to enjoy games, music and video anytime, anywhere, with a dynamism that has never been possible before.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: approx. 170 mm (L) x 74 mm (W) x 23 mm (D)
  
• Weight: approx. 260 g (including battery)
  
• CPU: PSP CPU (system clock frequency 1~333MHz)
  
• Main memory: 32MB; embedded DRAM: 4MB
  
• Disc drive: UMD Drive (Audio/video playback only)
  
• Display: 4.3 inch, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD 480 x 272 pixel (16.77 million colors); max. 200 cd/m2 (with brightness control)
  
• Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers
  
• Main input/output: IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)
  
• Headphone/Microphone/Control connector
  
• Keys: Directional buttons (up/down/right/left); analog pad; Enter keys (triangle, circle, cross, square); left and right keys; START, SELECT, HOME
  
• Switches: power on/hold/off; brightness control; sound mode; volume +/-; wireless LAN on/off; UMD eject
  
• Power: Built-in lithium-ion battery, AC adaptor
  
• Compatible with: USB 2.0 (target); Memory Stick PRO Duo; IrDA; IR Remote (SIRCS)
  
  

[Dino]

Pavster007 said:

still trying to decide if the psp is the way forward the game lineup looks certainly impressive for a new handheld..

To be fair it looks bloody excellent

It is just the cost of the hardware will it be worth it??

well im a mug, and I will buy it but if all else fails you could always see it that at least you got a hand held mp3 player

[Dino]

the Ds has a chatroom but only works when your near other Ds's far as I know but you can download

[Dino]

from what I have read, The psp can play mpg4 also known as Avis/divx and you can buy memory cards to hold your movies, music and pictures.

and heres a game I forgot to add



GTA
Publisher: ? | Developer: RockStar
Price: £29.99 | ESRB Rating: ?

The new GTA for psp is thought to maybe be a mix of gta 3 and the next gta in teh series Gta 4. There have been hints of 4 player wireless play and also it will be set in liberty city the same in gta 3 but the cars will be different from gta 3.

[Richard]

when is it out in the uk

[Dino]

Richard said:

when is it out in the uk

between now and june.. hard to give a date at the moment but amazon says june and other places say this month... if it helps, HMV are asking to reserve your copy now

[SpookyGuy]

PSP is now looking likely to get a September release!

You are aware of the faults with it? Dead pixels on the screen, a square button that only works half the time because of where it is placed (right next to the screen)...and you must have heard about the infamous flying discs!

It does look nice though, I just don't think it's right for me.