The
rumors were correct,
LittleBigPlanet is heading to PSP and it'll be here before the end of the year. Announced at today's
Destination PlayStation retailer event, the PSP version will be developed "in conjunction" with Media Molecule and will offer a similar experience to the PS3 version with players being able to play, create and share on the go. We're promised plenty of new content, such as levels, exclusive to the PSP version this fall.
We'll be very surprised if we don't see any cross-platform interactivity, but details are very thin on the ground. We'll keep you updated as more information is revealed.
{ Feb 24th 2009 at 11:50AM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
lego91994 @ Feb 24th 2009 11:57AM
Looks like things are finally turning around for the PSP! I'll definately be picking up this and Rock Band.
I think I only bought 2 games for my PSP last year!
CGamble20 @ Feb 24th 2009 4:41PM
I'm so stoked. Assassins Creed, Rock Band, AND Littlebigplanet. Its like they are launching an all new console!
WhiteShield @ Feb 24th 2009 8:46PM
ya, i'm so pysched! between motorstorm, this, and assassins creed, i'm so excited. amazing games coming this fall. rock band i'm going to wait to see who the game looks before i'm going to consider getting it. beats is pretty sweet anyway
Doug @ Feb 24th 2009 10:49PM
Don't forget about Resistance Retribution coming in March. I am officially glad I bought a PSP :D!
kacex @ Feb 25th 2009 1:27PM
All I want now is an Uncharted game for my PSP, I gladly die happy then :D
Deeznuts420 @ Feb 24th 2009 11:57AM
yesssssss!!
nightmare452 @ Feb 24th 2009 11:58AM
Nice addition to my PSP library (and I though I was never gonna buy another PSP game again). Seems like it might actually work better as a portable on-the-go game.
pete @ Feb 24th 2009 3:11PM
The platforming, maybe, but certainly not the "create" and "share" elements of the game.
Still, a welcome entry to an otherwise bereft gaming landscape.
CGamble20 @ Feb 24th 2009 4:45PM
I can't imagine it being as great as the PS3 version, obviously. And the PS3 version has hiccups quite often, especially online. So the thought of portable makes me think BUGGY! But its still LBP on the freaking PSP!
giantenemycrab @ Feb 24th 2009 11:58AM
that's it, I'm picking up a PSP.
Luke @ Feb 24th 2009 1:03PM
Me too!! I'm also picking up some AV cables for it.
Hife @ Feb 24th 2009 3:19PM
I'm thinking the same thing. Those rumors about the completely overhauled design (i.e. slide up screen or whatever) that I keep hearing make me timid to take the leap though.
Archon @ Feb 24th 2009 11:58AM
You know what would be awesome? A PS3 PSP mode that would let you unlock new PS3 LittleBigPlanet trophies by playing the PSP version and then synchronizing it with its big console brother.
CGamble20 @ Feb 24th 2009 4:46PM
The thought of making a level on my PS3 and then having to take a shit and still edit my level on the potty, makes me happy.
Sora @ Feb 24th 2009 11:58AM
Year of the PSP?
Hashbrown Hunter @ Feb 24th 2009 12:30PM
That was last year....and the year before.
Vegnagun bwf @ Feb 24th 2009 3:11PM
Are you joking Hashbrown? The PSP has had a drought of games for the longest time now.
Sora @ Feb 24th 2009 3:22PM
Yeah, the PSP last year sucked.
Saikisen @ Feb 24th 2009 4:37PM
nuh uh. It screwed up after the realease of god of war since nothing came after. Noone really cared about secret agent clank and thats when the drought started. But before that it was good. If only they balanced the amount of releases to create enough hype.
They released wipEout pulse, god of war, crisis core, and patapon in only the first few months of 08. If they made the time frames between them longer it would have probably increased sales. But yes, there was a huge drought last year. For the second half
Sora @ Feb 24th 2009 4:38PM
Only four good games in one year is okay? Wow.
Saikisen @ Feb 24th 2009 4:41PM
I'm not saying 4 games is good enough for one year. I'm saying if they planned on originally realeasing four good games, make the release dates every 3 months from each other to keep hype balanced instead of releasing them so nearby to one another.
I mean look at wipEout pulse. It was a great game but it was overwhelmed by the other great games so it didnt get a chance at a hit. Therefore the expansion packs never made it to america.
Heavytoka @ Feb 24th 2009 12:02PM
Damn and I just sent my little brother my PSP last week
joeybeast @ Feb 24th 2009 12:02PM
I'll consider if they fix the jump.
ANTCEP @ Feb 24th 2009 12:06PM
oh shut up
Tim Parsons @ Feb 24th 2009 12:08PM
whats wrong with jump? or are you refering to Z axis jump? I hate when your running past on enemy behind or in front of then jump and end up running into them because in the process of jumping you also got moved ahead or back. Stilll an amazing Game was my 3rd Platinum
joeybeast @ Feb 24th 2009 2:09PM
ANTCEP,
NO, You shut up.
See how articulate I can be as well?
LBP on PS3 is very good which is why the jumping is so annoying.
That's like saying KZ2 is a really good shooter except the aiming is off just a little.
oh wait...
Vegnagun bwf @ Feb 24th 2009 3:12PM
The saddest thing is ANTCEP got rated up for that one.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Feb 24th 2009 12:08PM
Sweet Jesus!!!!
if this has the option to create levels and then port over to the PS3 version via USB/Memory stick or even via Wi-fi I would SOOOOO love that shit.....
Rahul (Rurouni Kenshin Forever!) @ Feb 24th 2009 12:44PM
It sounds difficult to create levels on the PS3. I think it would be better to port levels to the PSP from the PS3 to play them on the go.
Rahul (Rurouni Kenshin Forever!) @ Feb 24th 2009 12:44PM
Sorry, I mean create levels on the PSP vs PS3.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Feb 24th 2009 1:02PM
yea I know. but from what they were saying sounds like you will have SOME sort of creation on the PSP
Brett from Atlanta @ Feb 24th 2009 12:09PM
God yes.
ANTCEP @ Feb 24th 2009 12:11PM
motorstorm, rockband and little big planet wow, good year for the psp
Hashbrown Hunter @ Feb 24th 2009 12:35PM
PLUS:
- Prinny! Can I Be The Hero? (Already Out)
- LocoRoco 2 (Already Out)
- Patapon 2
- Resistance: Retribution
- Level-5 PSP RPGs (which look amazing)
- Gran Turismo Portable (if God so wills it)
and more. Glad my favorite portable system is still showing some fantastic first-party support.
Luke @ Feb 24th 2009 1:07PM
I preordered Gran Turismo Portable back when it was first announced, still have that preorder.
Saikisen @ Feb 24th 2009 4:44PM
Which level 5 games??? I've been hoping for some since Jeanne D'arc
slycooper_rocker @ Feb 24th 2009 5:23PM
aww man i'm SO stoked!
Greg @ Feb 24th 2009 1:34PM
I bought GOW and Crisis Core last year( I didnt even touch Crisis Core) but this year my wallet will be going all to Playstation between the PS3 and PSP lol
SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread - XBL: SoCoolCurt) @ Feb 25th 2009 9:42PM
i just traded in Crisis Core yesterday. god i hated that battle system. it was so slow and it kept taking the game out of my hands with that stupid random slot machine. as a FF7 fan, i was REALLY disappointed in that one.
SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread - XBL: SoCoolCurt) @ Feb 25th 2009 9:50PM
and yea, my Playstation games list is WAY longer than any of my other lists this year so far. im sure i'll find some good 360 games though but i dont have much confidence in Nintendo's corner anymore (been almost a year since i bought a DS or Wii game).
Laurens Holst @ Feb 24th 2009 12:21PM
Was there some kind of PSP press event or something, with all this news coming within 1 hour of eachother?
Glad Sony looks to deliver on their promise to get more games released for the PSP though.
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Feb 24th 2009 12:48PM
It's an event called Destination Playstation that Sony holds to announce new products to it's vendors, customer, retailers etc ...
DSight @ Feb 24th 2009 12:22PM
it was only a matter of time
h0mi @ Feb 24th 2009 12:29PM
Nice. I've been saying they should do this for a long time.
Hashbrown Hunter @ Feb 24th 2009 12:37PM
Really interested to know how this will translate to the PSP. I'm glad they've decided to keep the 'Create. Share.' part of the slogan intact!
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Feb 24th 2009 12:41PM
The PSP already had some really high quality titles coming in 2009 though they were a little more of niche titles. Now, with big guns like asassins creed, motorstorm, little big planet and rock band it's going to be even better. I also read that Sony is introducing a "lilac" ps3 aimed at young girl gamers that will be part of a hannah montanna psp bundle. Also, it was announced that the Ubisoft petz line would also be coming to the PSP. Madden and Tiger Woods '10 will also be retooled from the ground up for the PSP to make them less simulation and more of a portable experience.
Just think about the Playstation portable lineup this year!
resistance retribution
rock band
asassins creed
motorstorm
little big planet
patapon 2
mana khemia
hammerin hero
30 second hero
loco roco 2
prinny: can i be the hero
dj max portable
king of fighters compilation
samurai showdown anthology
final fantasy dissidia
star ocen 1 & 2
phantasy star portable
guilty gear accent core
dynasty warriors strikeforce
class of heroes
dragonball evolution
brave a warrios tale
... head esplodes ...
No one can say that Sony isn't trying with the PSP anymore. Hopefully they can nip the piracy thing once and for all and give even more developers a reason to come back to the PSP. w00t w00t!
It may not be the year of Sony in terms of overall sales but I can tell you as someone who owns a PS3 & PSP it's the year of Playstation for me!
Maybe we will get uncharted on the PSP next ... who knows!
All they need now is some kind of an E3 megaton like MS had last year with Final Fantasy. Maybe announce a new bundle and lower price as well as the old republic mmo coming to the PS3.
Case @ Feb 24th 2009 12:57PM
I think if you REALLY want to stretch it, you can say 10 of those games are highly anticipated, and I mean REAAALLLLY stretch it, but it is still most certainly very nice to see the PSP finally get some love. I hadn't purchased a game released in the second half of 2007 or all of 2008 with the exception of NBA: The Inside and Patapon. Was truly starting to fell like my PSP was good for very little, but LBP and Assassin's Creed alone makes for a pretty good year. Throw in a couple of surprises here and there, and I may actually play the thing when I'm at home, and not just on the road.
Longhorn4Life (PSN MariusElijah) @ Feb 24th 2009 1:04PM
maybe now it a good for me to get a PSP, wish they would lower the price though, its been four years(i think)
Vegeta (DAT ASS!!!) @ Feb 24th 2009 1:19PM
Wait...is, is Dragonball evolutions on your list?
Oh I lold.
Baby J Penn (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Feb 24th 2009 1:58PM
Case
Yeah I gave my disclaimer that up until today most of the games were niche titles. There are a good number that are already released as well. Out of that list the games that are highly anticipated that are unreleased are:
resistance retribution
rock band
asassins creed
motorstorm
little big planet
patapon 2
final fantasy dissidia
Phantasy Star Portable
I'm also very interested in Prinny, hammerin hero, 30 second hero and samurai showdown anthology. I have at least a passing interest in every games on the list though I won't buy the majority of them. However, it is good to have diversity on the platform. The point was to look at the releases for 2009 and as you can see there is a little bit of everything. It has big names, sleepers and something from every genre of gaming.
Vegeeta
See my above reply to Case. I don't really have any expectations of the game but if it turns out to be good I might consider picking it up. I'm not big into Dragon Ball (not like you are obviously with the name and avatar) but if it's a good fighting game then it could merit a purchase. It's just meant to show some of the diversity on the platform this year. Even though it may not have the numbers of the DS in terms of the sheer volume of games it is poised to have a good year in terms of it's variety and the quality of the games. None of us will know how good the games are until they are released. I guess I like to be optimisitc about things and not write off games before I play them. In that respect I guess we have different outlooks on things.