'TurboGrafx Classics' to crush PSN this month

Last month, Neo Geo games arrived on North America's PlayStation Store (now available in a single, $80 bundle). This month, as announced last year, PSN will host games from another vintage, relatively obscure console: the Turbografx-16. Hudson has listed a series of downloadable TG16 "Classics" -- currently available on Wii's Virtual Console service -- to be released throughout January on the Store, including Bonk's Adventure, New Adventure Island and the wonderful sci-fi pinball game Alien Crush.

Ten titles in all have been announced, with the full list posted after the break. No particular dates or prices have been revealed, but there are only three more Tuesdays, and therefore three more PSN updates, left this month. We'll ask Hudson if it would be more specific.

"TurboGrafx Classics" from Hudson

Alien Crush
Bomberman '94
Bonk's Adventure
Dungeon Explorer
Neutopia
New Adventure Island
Soldier Blade
Super Star Soldier
Victory Run
World Sports Competition

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HUDSON ENTERTAINMENT TO CELEBRATE OLD SCHOOL GAMING WITH TURBOGRAFX CLASSICS FOR PLAYSTATION NETWORK

Ports of Original TurboGrafx 16 Favorites to be Available for Download in January

San Mateo, Calif. – Jan. 5, 2011 – Hudson Entertainment is bringing back the old school with the upcoming release of TurboGrafx Classics for PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. The 10 games from the beloved console will be available to PlayStation Network users, released individually this winter.

Fans of the TurboGrafx-16 can look forward to playing the following games on their PlayStation® 3 system or PSP® system, which will be the first of many TurboGrafx-16 games delivered in full to the new generation console:

Alien Crush
Bomberman '94
Bonk's Adventure
Dungeon Explorer
Neutopia
New Adventure Island
Soldier Blade
Super Star Soldier
Victory Run
World Sports Competition

The original TurboGrafx-16 video game console was developed by Hudson Soft and NEC. It was released to major popularity in Japan in 1987, making its way to North America in 1989. With an 8-bit CPU and dual 16-bit GPU the console was capable of displaying 482 colors at once. TurboGrafx-16 was the first console to have an optional CD module, which allowed for more storage and cheaper costs.

For more information on TurboGrafx Classics and other Hudson titles, visit www.hudsonent.com.

Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American subsidiary of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on three key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.

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BONKS ADVENTURE >>>Halo

Y's Plyyysss?

Where'z Blazing Lazers?

Ghouls n Ghosts... I hate that the TurboGrafx version was better than the one for my Genesis

So are these PS3 / PSP cross-compatible? Also, I'm interested to see pricing. There are only a handful of games from the TG16 that I would even consider getting (and, frankly, they'll probably just sit on my hard drive collecting dust, just like the Sonic's Genesis Collection disc on my shelf), and if they end up overpriced like the recent Neo Geo stuff I'll just stay away entirely.

@BrianReal Yes, like PSone Classics and Minis, these are compatible with PSP and PS3 via one purchase.

These games will get played as much as Gamecenter games on XBOX. So that means never.

@Muevelow

Did you ever play Bonks?

Didn't think so.

@jocaju I did, played it on TG16 back in the day. Its ok, nothing to scream about.

I bought Bonks Adventure on the tb16 emulator for iOS. Best purchase ever....

One day, they will offer Sega CD, Turbografix CD, and Sega Saturn games as classic downloads. And on that day, I will finally be happy and content.

I was one of 'those people' who had a TG-16 and not a Genesis, and was floored when the Wii started offering them in their online store. IMO here are the top 10 TG-16 games in no particular order that PSN should pick up: Bonk's Revenge, Military Madness, Blazing Lazers, Lords of Thunder, Devil's Crush, Y's I & II, Bomberman 94, Splatterhouse, Ninja Spirit, and Dungeon Explorer. Devil's Crush is MUCH better than Alien Crush.

What about Spriggan? I'd love to play some old Compile shooters right now. I wonder how Bonk is without the turbo switch to let you "fly," though?

SNKP really dropped the ball by not having trophy support for the Neo Geo releases. I didnt buy any of the Neo Geo games because of that. Most I already own on some other console (including the original Neo Geo Gold).

Trophies would have really motivated me to play through them all again. (not that one really needs Motivation to play Metal Slug or Samurai Shodown) but w/o trophies I can just play them on my PSP or PS2.

That said, I really hope these TG16 games have some sort of Trophy Support. I will probably pick up Alien Crush and Bonk if the price is right regardless as I dont own them anymore, but would love if they got the full "goodies" treatment.

Also, Military Madness please.

@KneeKneePS3 No trophies. These are just ROM dumps. However, unlike the NeoGeo games, these games a PSP/PS3. So your purchase is cross-compatible.

Look at you Sony, knowing exactly what fans want. No name games from a system that was pretty unpopular in the grand scheme of things. Oh, dont look now, Microsoft is announcing 3DO Classics for XBLA!

@AFATALERR0R Oh one more thing. You can take time and resources to emulate crappy old games but screw that system you made that was pure success. PS2 emulation = NEVER coming to the PS3.

@AFATALERR0R You should read rather than posting the dumb stuff that pops into your head. Hudson is doing all of the work here, so Sony isn't wasting any of their own time and resources other than the usual approval process resources.

Two Words: Blazing Lazers.

I want :-

Devil's Crush
R-Type
R-Type II
Galaga 88
Xevious
Sidearms
Final Lap Twin

I'd care if most of these weren't already on VC/I didn't have the ones I wanted. Nice for PS3-only users, though. It's a shame the PC Engine's better games often didn't make it to America, but some of them that hit our shores were actually better than people give 'em credit for.

I still wish they'd put Keith Courage out in some form, though. Yeah, the game was kinda silly and is outdated by today's standards, but it was awesome if for no other reason than the horribly CHEEZY comic book it was packed with: http://sardoose.rustedlogic.net/reviews/kcourage/index.htm

@Red Runner Kieth Courage is the reason I re-acquired a physical TG16 console. I played it through in one sitting of less than an hour (and getting all swords). For some reason as a kid I remember grinding forever for money and it taking a lot longer.

Guess I've improved.

That list needs:

Sidearms
Bloody Wolf
Splatterhouse
Rtypes
JJ & Jeff (lol!)

Consider Bonk's, Soldier Blade bought.

I would kill for "It Came From The Desert". I've still got my Turbo Duo and the CD, but I'd like an emulated copy.

I was so hoping for Ys to be there but hey, never make that hope fade out.

'TurboGrafx Classics' to crush PSN this month

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