An HD collection would likely include the three core entries in the Jak series, perhaps with kart racer Jak X as a bonus. Hm, we're probably using the word "bonus" there incorrectly, but let's roll with it.
[Thanks DarkTwisted]
An HD collection would likely include the three core entries in the Jak series, perhaps with kart racer Jak X as a bonus. Hm, we're probably using the word "bonus" there incorrectly, but let's roll with it.
[Thanks DarkTwisted]
Reader Comments (55)
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:38PM (Unverified) said
Jak X was great, don't deny it, Mr Sliwinski.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:48PM mikeburnfire said
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Yes, and Jak X had some of the best music ever.
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Yes, and Jak X had some of the best music ever.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 3:38PM TheBrainninja said
@foxhound
...I know what you intended, with the bit about the pants, but it was a tad awkward.
I think if you'd said "I LOVE PANTS," it would've been more obvious.
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...I know what you intended, with the bit about the pants, but it was a tad awkward.
I think if you'd said "I LOVE PANTS," it would've been more obvious.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:07PM DarkTwisted said
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Really hoping they'd add Jak X too... I know many others weren't huge fans of it but I loooved it. One of my favourite racers ever.
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Really hoping they'd add Jak X too... I know many others weren't huge fans of it but I loooved it. One of my favourite racers ever.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:58PM TopSpot123 said
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I put off playing through Jak X until earlier this year. I had heard of it's memory card issues, it's lopsided difficulty curve, etc. but I decided to finally give it a proper run through.
My God, what a good game! I never had a memory card glitch, I found it to be fair in it's difficulty and I enjoyed the hell out of it. Too bad the online servers are long gone. I recommend it to anyone who likes combat style racing games/kart racers.
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I put off playing through Jak X until earlier this year. I had heard of it's memory card issues, it's lopsided difficulty curve, etc. but I decided to finally give it a proper run through.
My God, what a good game! I never had a memory card glitch, I found it to be fair in it's difficulty and I enjoyed the hell out of it. Too bad the online servers are long gone. I recommend it to anyone who likes combat style racing games/kart racers.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:39PM SMTDante said
OH GOD YES! LET IT BE TRUE!
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:40PM oggsy92 said
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:40PM Oobgarm said
Not surprising at all. We just need a Ratchet & Clank HD collection and we've covered most of the bases on PS2 top sellers. (since the likelihood of Final Fantasy HD collections is close to nil)
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:48PM Agent Jones said
@Oobgarm
Actually, SE confirmed they're doing a HD port of FFX
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Actually, SE confirmed they're doing a HD port of FFX
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:48PM syrik zero said
You got it man. This set and Ratchet & Clank, plus the few that are just being released...
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Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 3:39PM TheBrainninja said
@Oobgarm
Oh man, X, X-2 and XII in one HD package...me gusta.
And before anyone rags too hard on X-2...eff y'all, I wanna play dress-up.
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Oh man, X, X-2 and XII in one HD package...me gusta.
And before anyone rags too hard on X-2...eff y'all, I wanna play dress-up.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:06PM mrantimatter said
@Oobgarm
I'm always holding out for a Xenosaga set myself, as well as a Persona pack, a Dark cloud pack, and shadow hearts pack.
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I'm always holding out for a Xenosaga set myself, as well as a Persona pack, a Dark cloud pack, and shadow hearts pack.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:41PM Korbie said
Might consider getting. Never played any of them before.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:50PM vidjagamer said
@Korbie
Same here - would love to have the collection to play through in order.
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Same here - would love to have the collection to play through in order.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 3:41PM Kimchi Kommando said
@Korbie
I highly recommend the series; a completely under-rated effort by Naughty Dog, in my opinion. In fact, the soon to be released Rage seems to have emulated Jak and Daxter's gameplay (structure); which is "a blend of platforming, driving, and gun combat." Especially the third installment. You'd be a fool not to, at the very least, give the series a try.
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I highly recommend the series; a completely under-rated effort by Naughty Dog, in my opinion. In fact, the soon to be released Rage seems to have emulated Jak and Daxter's gameplay (structure); which is "a blend of platforming, driving, and gun combat." Especially the third installment. You'd be a fool not to, at the very least, give the series a try.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:42PM Hoops said
I never really gave 3 the time it deserved. I'm sure i'll pick this up at some point. Good to hear. And I hope Jak X is included, even if it's not great, why not?
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 9:14PM soniccar said
@Hoops
Precursor was great and 2 was good. 2 came out during that "darker main character" phase that games(Prince of Persia) went through last gen.
I've tried playing 3 on about three separate occasions. I just couldn't get into it. Don't know what it was, but it just wasn't happening. Only played the demo for Jak X, but it seemed like quite a bit of fun.
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Precursor was great and 2 was good. 2 came out during that "darker main character" phase that games(Prince of Persia) went through last gen.
I've tried playing 3 on about three separate occasions. I just couldn't get into it. Don't know what it was, but it just wasn't happening. Only played the demo for Jak X, but it seemed like quite a bit of fun.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:44PM kazD said
Yes please. Loved some Jak and Daxter,
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:47PM logicbus said
I'm on the fence for the ICO/SotC collection, but an HD Jak and Daxter collection would be a pre-order for me.
If my PS3 were backwards compatible, I would definitely still own Jak 3 and Jak X. Jak II kind of sucked (it was made when everyone was trying to capitalize on Grand Theft Auto mania), but Jak and Daxter was a good, pure platformer.
If my PS3 were backwards compatible, I would definitely still own Jak 3 and Jak X. Jak II kind of sucked (it was made when everyone was trying to capitalize on Grand Theft Auto mania), but Jak and Daxter was a good, pure platformer.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:03PM Rubbishy Me said
Yeah the intro music (Queens of the stone age) is one of my favorite songs of all time.
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Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:51PM CaptainProtonX said
Frankly, the better question for this day and age is "What isn't going to be HD'ed?"
First on the list, Mr. Mosquito.
First on the list, Mr. Mosquito.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 1:56PM SisypheanLife said
Jak and R&C would both be insta-buys for me as HD remake packages.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 2:05PM theangryheretic said
I've played a little Jak and Daxter before my launch PS3 died. It seemed like a lot of fun. Now that I no longer have a backwards compatible PS3, I would love an HD remake of the previous games.
I never had a PS2, so this is but one of the many great games I keep hearing about, but never had a chance to play.
I never had a PS2, so this is but one of the many great games I keep hearing about, but never had a chance to play.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 2:07PM ObiBen8 said
Having played Jak 1 and 2, but never 3 or X I would strongly consider buying this collection.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 2:27PM Cosmic93 said
Weird cause I had a dream the other night I was playing a hd version of the Jak handsome I hope they do a sly Cooper and announce a Jak 4 too! LET THIS BE TRUE!!!!!
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 9:01PM bigwhiteyeti said
@Cosmic93
There technically is a Jak 4, on the PSP (and later a sloppy PS2 port).
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There technically is a Jak 4, on the PSP (and later a sloppy PS2 port).
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 2:30PM psnNukdollars said
Not really surprised at the least bit...
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 2:41PM maguszxz said
I have II and III. II was pretty good the whole GTA jacking thing was kinda weak but the mission style was kinda cool. Never really stated Jak III but heard good things. I might get it so, I can play the first Jak and relive the others and X.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 2:58PM RealityCheck2011 said
I wouldn't mind all 4 games in HD :P + why not the PSP ones to? or was it just a Daxter game(i forgot) LoL + for 2012 R&C HD collection please + TimeSplitters HD collection(even tho that wasn't SONY owned) :P Sooooooooooooooooooo many brilliant PS2 games there were :P
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 3:12PM Alaxas17 said
Jak X: Combat Racing plz? My life would be complete!!!!! So many good memories with that game.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 3:32PM SonyPS said
Yes! I loved the series, but stupidly sold them a couple of years ago :(
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 3:49PM KungFuChaosNinja said
I hope Jax X is packaged in since the first one had so many problems corrupting memory cards. There were reports that the Greatest Hits version fixed this, but I've heard mixed reports on this and some say that this problem can happen on systems with certain model #'s, etc.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:11PM agentkuo said
I'm hoping this is for real, because I've been wanting to play those games.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:56PM bunnyraven said
YES!!!!! I loved the trilogy on ps2 and played all 3 to death. cant wait!!
WOOOOOOOO!!!!
WOOOOOOOO!!!!
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:10PM tharrison4815 said
Please be true!!!!!11
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:12PM matthargett said
I hope that Naughty Dog is involved with the "remastering". So many of these re-releases would greatly benefit from texture and audio re-encodes from the original sources. Thus far, the audio in the Prince of Persia, Sly Cooper, and Ico HD collections has been the biggest disappointment.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:36PM ErikR said
My dreams are finally coming true!!!!!
Maybe also a JAK 4!!!
Maybe also a JAK 4!!!
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 6:09PM Dale P said
I'm in ur PS2 back catalogues, remakin all ur games because I can't b bothered 2 make new ones.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 6:24PM UnverifiedUser said
Day one purchase for me. Absolutely loved these games. If this isn't a rumor, it'd be another wish come true right after a MGS, ZoE and R&C HD Collection.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 6:30PM DanteSparda504 said
Should be spending the time making a new Jak and Daxter game instead.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 8:03PM LittleMofreaky said
I WILL BUY THIS
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 9:56PM F1shBone said
Finally the ps2 series that most desperately needs the hd treatment gets one. There hasn't been a good 3d platformer on ps3, other than the ratchet and clack titles.
