Finally, more information on
Phantasy Star Portable has surfaced. The biggest reveal involves the ability to import characters from
Phantasy Star Universe -- the console game that
PSP is based on. Players of the PS2 and PC versions of
Phantasy Star Universe may import their characters and carry over their character's name and personal data as well as currently equipped cloths and parts. Level, however, will be capped at level 20 and spare equipment, special items, etc. will not be carried over. Those with a 360
PSU will not be able to import any data at all.
Also, the game has an all-new story mode with new missions. A four player co-op mode through an ad hoc connection will also be included.
Phantasy Star Portable is currently set for release in Japan on July 31. A North American release has yet to be announced.
{ May 15th 2008 at 8:00PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
lonesomefolly @ May 15th 2008 9:22PM
ad hoc? god damn it, who the hell uses ad hoc
Noshino @ May 16th 2008 2:58AM
almost everyone in Japan....
cafecito @ May 16th 2008 3:34AM
I use ad-hoc. In fact, I never use infrastructure.
pete @ May 15th 2008 9:29PM
cool...
Troy Mossman @ May 15th 2008 9:37PM
Still waiting for actual gameplay videos... I can't imagine this game playing any better then PSU unless they've completely revamped the battle system and exploration. PSU was pretty mediocre at best... with less graphical power and fewer buttons, this sound like an uphill battle to me.
Peter @ May 15th 2008 10:45PM
So no online, ad hoc MP only a la Monster Hunter Freedom?
daniel-kun @ May 16th 2008 3:44AM
How will that technically work with a PS2?!
Can you connect the PSP to the PS2's USB-port?
Alien @ May 16th 2008 9:54AM
daniel-kun : yes you can :)