Rumor: Wipeout Pulse and Daxter moving to PS2
by Andrew Yoon 
{ May 8th 2008 at 12:15AM }
It shouldn't be too surprising to see Wipeout Pulse and Daxter move to PS2. Sony has made it something of a tradition to move its big PSP exclusives back onto Sony's aging home console. While this potential move may anger some, it's important to note that these ports usually come out over a year since the original release -- long past a game's relevance at the store shelves.These ports are not confirmed (the only source we see is French site Jeuxvideo.fr). But with Wipeout HD coming out on PS3 and Secret Agent Clank coming out on PSP, there's very little reason for fans to get up-in-arms about these potential projects.
[Thanks, Joe!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ultima_omega @ May 8th 2008 8:25AM
Makes me wonder what the point in having a PSP is.
FOXHOUND @ May 8th 2008 8:59AM
hacking? ;]
Honestly, I don't usually complain about PSP ports to PS2... simply because they've yet to port them properly, which is pretty sad considering the two interfaces are nearly the same.
TibyAndy @ May 8th 2008 11:44AM
Ability to play everywhere.
When I bought my PSP, I chose it over buying a PS2 mainly because of this. I spend, daily, about an hour going home-work-home, and I'd not be able to play anything if I bought a home videogame. And I'm fully satisfied with my choice. The raise of titles for PSP - even remakes - make me expand my games collection, because my prior owned console was a MD. And I'm able to play other older games too, from PSX era, that I previously could not.
TibyAndy @ May 8th 2008 11:45AM
Sorry, by MD I mean "Sega Genesis" (called MegaDrive on my Country)
Ed @ May 8th 2008 10:42AM
The problem is that if a buyer can count on Sony to *consistently* port "exclusives" to the system they already own, then there's little reason to buy a PSP outside of portability.
Andrew Yoon @ May 8th 2008 11:01AM
Portability is a pretty big thing. It's like complaining about a mini-fridge being small, or ice cream that's too cold -- it's a pretty fundamental part of why the product is desirable.
Ed @ May 8th 2008 11:50AM
@ A. Yoon
1. Why can't I reply to replies?
2. I wasn't "complaining" about portability. Just mentioning that it's not the only consideration when purchasing a console.
Jacksons @ May 8th 2008 3:29PM
Would you have bought a PSP if it wasn't portable? I know I wouldn't have. It may not be the only factor, but it's certainly the main attraction.
emaxximus @ May 8th 2008 11:54AM
I have a PS2, a 40 pound 12v car battery, a power inverter, and a little lcd screen, and its all totally portable, so I don't need no stinkin PSP!
Why does my back hurt all the time??
Alien @ May 8th 2008 1:29PM
Well this is indeed a sad news IMO . Daxter is arguably amongts the 5 top PSP exclusives at the moment , and taking it to the PS2 may make the PSP much less apealing to gamers . Wipeout Pulse was far from beeing a major financial success from what I hear , but still a cult game IMO ... sad , so sad :(
joey @ May 8th 2008 1:51PM
RAD said numerous times that Daxter and GOW would be ported.
Then again, I'm sure it's not entirely up to them.
I don't see why any PSP owner would really care if these games are ported. More people will enjoy them, why not?