Don't worry: you don't need a PS3 to download PSone games
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Oct 20th 2006 at 5:45PM }
Sony's Gamer's Day revealed some interesting info about the exciting PSP-PS3 connectivity. But, we were left pondering whether or not we'd need a PS3 to download PSone games to our handhelds. It would be a little silly if Sony tried to force us to buy a $500+ piece of hardware simply to download games, and thankfully, Sony hasn't gone completely mad as we've feared. GameDaily interviewed everyone's pal, Peter Dille, and he confirmed that you do not need a PS3 in order to download PSone games to your PSP:BIZ: I know you guys have previously talked about a PSP emulation service where PS1 titles would be downloaded directly to the PSP (for example, if someone didn't own a PS3). This new PS3 download service of PS1 titles, which involves transferring to the PSP, is not going to replace the previous PSP emulation plan is it?
PD: You are correct. We'll still have that. We have the PSP downloads site now, and you're right; these PS1 games will be available either from the PSP downloads site directly, so you don't need a PS3 to get them or if you do happen to be one of the lucky guys that gets a PS3, you can download the games to your PS3 hard drive and then slide it over to your PSP. Both services will be up and running.
Whew! That's good to hear. I'm going to pick up a PLAYSTATION 3 one of these days, but I'm sure many of you are very relieved to hear this confirmation.[Via Gamespot]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
FFObsessed @ Oct 20th 2006 6:39PM
Thanx for linking to my thread :D
FFObsessed @ Oct 20th 2006 6:58PM
He also revealed the pricing. $10, $5 and less.
kade @ Oct 20th 2006 7:44PM
Awesome. I was sweating it there for a minute. That is a relief. $10 and $5 awsome. Iwander when FFVII and FFIX and Metal Gear Solid is coming. I am really looking forward to them.
pixelator @ Oct 20th 2006 8:37PM
Good, $10 is OK for the very highest echelon PS2 titles, while $5 is decent for most of the rest.
Now all we need are the two new PSP models with internal storage, a more robust online catalog system and we're good!
Hector Martinez @ Oct 20th 2006 8:32PM
What a relief. I thought Sony was on crack, and shooting itself in the foot.
Don @ Oct 20th 2006 10:36PM
Wow, if that pricing model is accurate, then that's better news than I hoped for. Coupled with the news that no PS3 is needed, and I'm getting more optimistic about the PS1 emulation.
Walker @ Oct 21st 2006 9:11AM
Great game to bad only 1 track on demo
flyers241 @ Oct 21st 2006 1:57PM
they mentioned this on the OPM podcast, but i was wondering, how can you play MGS during the psycho mantis part? unless the psp has rumble and a 2nd controller port... uh..