Vib Ribbon coming to PSN? Yes please!

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

http://www.videogamer.com/news/10-01-2008-7231.html

I'm really really hoping that they make this a reality. After seeing how the PS3 and PSP can handle software with custom soundtracks (notably the excellent rhythm game Beats - available exclusively on the PSN for play on the PSP) this just seems like a no-brainier.

I imported a PS1 copy from Japan YEARS ago, and still occasionally have fun with it at parties.

It's a great, half under-rated, half over-looked, never-imported rhythm game from the creators of Parappa the Rapper and Um Jammer Lammy, that deserves as much of a second chance as the upcoming Rez on XBLA.

Please Sony, make this one happen for those who loved it, and those who have yet to play it!

[Clownzilla]

I bought a used imported copy on Ebay 3 years ago and could not play it due to my modified PS1 classic finally dying on me (lucky me:mad:). Anyway, I have this sitting around my house and I can't wait to play it. I never really wanted to buy another modded PS1, so I guess this will be my best chance to play this game.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I bought a used imported copy on Ebay 3 years ago and could not play it due to my modified PS1 classic finally dying on me (lucky me:mad:). Anyway, I have this sitting around my house and I can't wait to play it. I never really wanted to buy another modded PS1, so I guess this will be my best chance to play this game.

You can probably pick up a good condition PS1 for around $20, and a "swap disc" for about $10.

If I had an extra I'd trade you for something, sadly I don't.

[udisi]

It is a very fun little game, I do wish it had more in game tracks though too. I like the ability to load anything into it, but then again, I'd like to play through more than the like 3 songs actually in the game itself.

[diskoboy]

Will imports work on fully backwards compatible PS3's?

If so, I'd rather buy the physical game, just for bragging rights.

To me, Vib Ribbon alwyas looked like a Vectrex game, on acid. It has always fascinated me...

[PsychoCandy]

I've been hoping to pick this one up for awhile but I never really think to look for it.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Will imports work on fully backwards compatible PS3's?

If so, I'd rather buy the physical game, just for bragging rights.

To me, Vib Ribbon alwyas looked like a Vectrex game, on acid. It has always fascinated me...

PS3's are only region free in the case of PS3 software.

PS2 and PS1 games from other regions do not play.

I tried my copy of Vib Ribbon day the first day that I had my PS3. No dice.

[wtuo]

If they could update this to HD and allow you to run songs from your hard drive this would be completely awesome!

[BocoDragon]

If they could update this to HD and allow you to run songs from your hard drive this would be completely awesome!

Yes exactly. Whether its the old PSone version or a new PSN edition, it should have the ability to play music from both the harddrive and your media servers.

[Dreamc@sting]

I had the luxory of playing Vib Ribbon at an anime con a couple years ago, even for a short while it was addicting. It it comes to the PSN network I will be exstatic!

[diskoboy]

BTW - I've been hearing this is only coming to the Euro PSN store. And probably still won't hit American stores.

No one has mentioned that yet. But I still hope it does.

[Dreamc@sting]

BTW - I've been hearing this is only coming to the Euro PSN store. And probably still won't hit American stores.

No one has mentioned that yet. But I still hope it does.


That would be unbelievably depressing - I don't see what the issue would be putting it on both.

[Haoie]

VIB is a great game, I have the PAL version.

Well, the GFX have to be simple, it loads the entire game into memory when it switches discs.

[sidnotcrazy]

Man, I always wanted to get this game. I remember reading about it years ago. Why Sony hasn't ported this to the PSP or the Playstation Network before now is beyond me, but I sure hope that they eventually do. Perhaps they think that the graphics will turn off gamers of today? Oh well at least its getting some attention, and maybe a Euro release hopefully.

Has anyone played its sequel Vib Ripple? Was it anything like the original?

[alexkidd2000]

I wonder how this would work if I dumped it to my psp... I doubt I could add any extra songs.