The Official Playstation Network Download Updates Thread

[Leo_A]

Has anything been released the past month? Hope PSOne releases aren't slowing down almost as soon as they started to pick up pace.

[DDCecil]

One (as in the game title) was added on 3/18, and Perfect Weapon (ick) got added yesterday. Can't remember if there was anything released between Grandia and One.

[Rickstilwell1]

One (as in the game title) was added on 3/18, and Perfect Weapon (ick) got added yesterday. Can't remember if there was anything released between Grandia and One.

I haven't had much spare time lately. I just now updated the list:

3/17/2010
95. Jigsaw Madness
96. One

3/24/2010
97. Perfect Weapon

but yes it seems they had released a lot during the holiday season and then slowed down some.

[Rickstilwell1]

And we're at the 99th release. I hope we get something special for number 100 and not just another generic racing game.

[Mimi Nakamura]

Compare $5.99 for a PS1 game to the bullshit $5.00 Nintendo charges for a VC NES game.

I understand what you're saying, but you have to remember that the process required for making the games available for download are the same. If anything, it's bullshit that Sony are charging more for the same amount of labour.


Are there any visual differences between Psone disc games played on the PS3 versus Psone games downloaded through the PSN Store?

Do purchased games look better?

Yes, they look better in terms of resolution. Comparing the digital and hard copies of Thunder Force V or R-Type Delta highlight the differences quite well. The improvement to Thunder Force V is quite dramatic!

[Rickstilwell1]

Looks like the last month all we got were XS sports. Airboat, Dodgeball and Moto

[8-bitNesMan]

Looks like the last month all we got were XS sports. Airboat, Dodgeball and Moto

Who wants that crap? Come on Sony, bring out more good stuff!

[Rickstilwell1]

A couple better games than we were getting. A Bomberman title and a Star Wars title.

[Rickstilwell1]

a couple more games were added at the end of may. list updated.

[Mr Mort]

I understand what you're saying, but you have to remember that the process required for making the games available for download are the same. If anything, it's bullshit that Sony are charging more for the same amount of labour.



Yes, they look better in terms of resolution. Comparing the digital and hard copies of Thunder Force V or R-Type Delta highlight the differences quite well. The improvement to Thunder Force V is quite dramatic!

I nearly fell out of my chair when I read that Thunder Force V was on the PSN store, but I don't see it anywhere...

I'm guessing it's in Japan only, which is total BS.

[Dangerboy]

Yes, they look better in terms of resolution. Comparing the digital and hard copies of Thunder Force V or R-Type Delta highlight the differences quite well. The improvement to Thunder Force V is quite dramatic!

I must have missed something - I have 4 DLC PSone games, and they look worse than the physical disc in the system.

[Leo_A]

I see no differences doing comparisons.

I don't see how there even could be. A disc versus a iso image runs in the same emulator either way.

[BHvrd]

[b]

I must have missed something - I have 4 DLC PSone games, and they look worse than the physical disc in the system.

Hmm. All I can think is make sure that "smoothing" is turned on in psone game options. Otherwise you must have a resolution problem or wire or something cause all the psone games on ps3 look and load better than the disc versions on my television and I own about 13 of them.

[betamax001]

I was looking at getting a couple of PSone games and I had some questions. Do the save files transfer over if you put the game on the PSP. For example: I play Final Fantasy VII for about 5 hours on my PS3. Then I leave for vacation for a week and play for another 20 hours. When I get back can I transfer the data over back to my PS3 from my PSP and continue the game with my 20+ hours added?

[Cloud121]

I was looking at getting a couple of PSone games and I had some questions. Do the save files transfer over if you put the game on the PSP. For example: I play Final Fantasy VII for about 5 hours on my PS3. Then I leave for vacation for a week and play for another 20 hours. When I get back can I transfer the data over back to my PS3 from my PSP and continue the game with my 20+ hours added?
Yes. When you copy the game from the PS3 to your PSP, the console will ask if you'd like to transfer your saves as well. It did so for me with Wild Arms.

[betamax001]

Yes. When you copy the game from the PS3 to your PSP, the console will ask if you'd like to transfer your saves as well. It did so for me with Wild Arms.

Oh Awesome! That definitely makes it worthwhile.

Now a strange question is if you have a memory card adapter and a PS1 memory card, along with the PSN download of a game and the original disc, can you transfer the saves from the PS1 memory card made on the original disc to the PS3 for the PSN version and then to the PSP?

That idea sounds too awesome to be true. But it would be sweet then I could play FFVII in my room, then go downstairs play it on my PS3, and then take it with me whenever I go on my PSP.

[Rickstilwell1]

Oh Awesome! That definitely makes it worthwhile.

Now a strange question is if you have a memory card adapter and a PS1 memory card, along with the PSN download of a game and the original disc, can you transfer the saves from the PS1 memory card made on the original disc to the PS3 for the PSN version and then to the PSP?

That idea sounds too awesome to be true. But it would be sweet then I could play FFVII in my room, then go downstairs play it on my PS3, and then take it with me whenever I go on my PSP.

Yes you can. I tried this with Suikoden. You can also do the reverse and send it back to the PS1 card.

[betamax001]

Yes you can. I tried this with Suikoden. You can also do the reverse and send it back to the PS1 card.

Oh.

My.

God.

I need a memory card adapter now! Are the generic ones ok or should I track down a Sony one?

[mEgAsHoT]

A quick question since this is a thread about the PS One Classics: Can you play local multiplayer on the games that support it on the PS3? The reason why I am asking is due to the technical mumbo-jumbo that's listed in the description for all of the games. It says something along the lines of "this game is not compatible with original Playstation peripherals and functionality such as multiplayer may not work". I know you can't play multiplayer on the PSP, but on the PS3 I'm not sure. I've held back several PS1 Classic purchases because I'm unsure whether I'd be able to play their 2 player modes with my brother on the PS3.

I hope Sony steps up the releases though. We've been getting a ridiculous amount of crappy budget games (XS Sports games....seriously?) and games no one has even heard of. Where's the high profile releases, like Fear Effect, Tony Hawk, etc.?

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

A quick question since this is a thread about the PS One Classics: Can you play local multiplayer on the games that support it on the PS3? The reason why I am asking is due to the technical mumbo-jumbo that's listed in the description for all of the games. It says something along the lines of "this game is not compatible with original Playstation peripherals and functionality such as multiplayer may not work". I know you can't play multiplayer on the PSP, but on the PS3 I'm not sure. I've held back several PS1 Classic purchases because I'm unsure whether I'd be able to play their 2 player modes with my brother on the PS3.

I hope Sony steps up the releases though. We've been getting a ridiculous amount of crappy budget games (XS Sports games....seriously?) and games no one has even heard of. Where's the high profile releases, like Fear Effect, Tony Hawk, etc.?

Yes, you can play standard 2 player games locally via the Dual Shock 3/Sixaxis controllers as long as the only controller required by the game is a standard dual shock.

Other controllers such as arcade sticks, dance pads, etc. MAY work properly via a USB adapter, but it's very hit or miss.

I wouldn't count on anything out of the ordinary working via USB adapter.

[Rickstilwell1]

Yay we finally got Final Fantasy IX and Bloody Roar 2. I'm sure the FF fans are pleased to have all three main entries for the PS1 plus Tactics. Especially if they're like me and got the discs scratched up. Hopefully they put Dragon Warrior VII up there.

[bcks007]

Valkyrie Profile still needs to get added.

Could you make a-z list to go with your dated section? It would make it a tad easier to see whats on there now, since its over 100 now.

[Rickstilwell1]

Valkyrie Profile still needs to get added.

Could you make a-z list to go with your dated section? It would make it a tad easier to see whats on there now, since its over 100 now.

You can do it in your own thread. I don't have time to change the way I'm doing it. I did it this way because I wanted to know what order the games were released in.

[heybtbm]

Hopefully they put Dragon Warrior VII up there.

Suikoden II first please.

[Rickstilwell1]

Suikoden II first please.

I definitely agree on that one. I wish they would just do an RPG summer or something.

We need Suikoden II, Vandal-Hearts, Vandal-Hearts II, Beyond the Beyond, Legend of Legaia, Legend of Dragoon, Breath of Fire III, Breath of Fire IV, Valkyrie Profile, Vagrant Story, Star Ocean 2, RPG Maker, SaGa Frontier, SaGa Frontier 2, King's Field (J), King's Field, Kings's Field II, Shadow Tower, Shadow Madness, Guardian's Crusade, Alundra, Alundra 2, Torneko, Diablo, Darkstone, Dragon Valor, Dragon Warrior VII, and many, many many more and the ones on this list are ones that just I have tried out.

[Rickstilwell1]

finally game number 108. (dang not Suikoden II. get it 108 stars? I wish). Motor Toon Grand Prix.

[Rickstilwell1]

The first PS1 PSN game was deleted. XS Moto was replaced by Toy Story Racer. Not a bad trade, but this unfortunately means they do have the ability to delete unwanted games at any time. Hopefully it doesn't happen to any good games.

[Graham Mitchell]

The first PS1 PSN game was deleted. XS Moto was replaced by Toy Story Racer. Not a bad trade, but this unfortunately means they do have the ability to delete unwanted games at any time. Hopefully it doesn't happen to any good games.

Let's hope they nuke Motor Toon Grand Prix and put up some more RPG's.

[Rickstilwell1]

Maybe they nuke the games that get a 1.0 user rating and everybody hates them.

[Nate Nanjo]

Those who wanted RPG's and such. Well Arc The Lad and Alundra were released this week.

[GrandAmChandler]

The first PS1 PSN game was deleted. XS Moto was replaced by Toy Story Racer. Not a bad trade, but this unfortunately means they do have the ability to delete unwanted games at any time. Hopefully it doesn't happen to any good games.

Negative. Jet Moto 3 was up for less than 24 hours awhile back, turned out they didn't hold the license for the music anymore. Anyone who downloaded it during that time got to keep it though.

[megasdkirby]

Those who wanted RPG's and such. Well Arc The Lad and Alundra were released this week.

Here's hoping existing physical copies of Alundra drop in price thanks to the PSN release. :)

Arc the Lad...only the first part, correct?

[Nate Nanjo]

Here's hoping existing physical copies of Alundra drop in price thanks to the PSN release. :)

Arc the Lad...only the first part, correct?

Yes only the first part. Although I read Arc The Lad 2 and Arc Arena should be coming also. No clue about 3 though.

[bcks007]

The first PS1 PSN game was deleted. XS Moto was replaced by Toy Story Racer. Not a bad trade, but this unfortunately means they do have the ability to delete unwanted games at any time. Hopefully it doesn't happen to any good games.

How do you know XS Moto has replaced by Toy Story Racer? Like did it take its spot or something? Couldn't they just add 1 game and delete 1 game, and thus not replace each other?

[Rickstilwell1]

Yessss!!! Alundra is on PSN now for only $6. What a good deal on a good game. Arc the Lad joins it and now we have 4 Japanese import games. Hopefully this continues.

The bad news is, those four Disney games were only limited time re-releases and they are now gone.

[Rickstilwell1]

To kick off November, we have:

Virtual Pool 3...

[Rickstilwell1]

Two new Japan Imports this week:

Arcade Hits: Sonic Wings Special - shmup

Money Idol Exchanger - puzzle game

[kupomogli]

Arc the Lad 2 and Arc Arena come out on PSN next week. $5.99 for Arc the Lad 2 or $8.99 for both bundled.

If you've never played the game then I highly recommend it. This is easily one of my favorite games and has so much content. Arc Arena gives you more to do if you've already finished everything you can do on Arc the Lad 2.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Both PS1 Oddworld games are now up as well.

[Tron 2.0]

Two new Japan Imports this week:
Money Idol Exchanger - puzzle game
Highly recomend it was originaly a puzzle game for the neo-geo mvs.It is simlar to magicial drop 2&3,but instead you use currency as the puzzle peaces.I have it for the neo-geo and man you realy gota think fast to beat the computer.

[Vlcice]

I love Money Idol Exchanger. I'm going to have to pick it up. Too bad it's probably Engrish-free.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Along with a slew of Disney PS1 Games,

R4 (Ridge Racer 4) snuck onto the PSN this week!

Still my favorite entry in the series, it's pretty much the format and play control style that all of the modern Ridge Racer games use now. Surely the most series-defining entry.

Great great stuff and I'm glad to see it on the network.

[Leo_A]

Does it have the 60fps tech demo of Ridge Racer that came on a bonus disc?

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Does it have the 60fps tech demo of Ridge Racer that came on a bonus disc?

Nope, just the regular game disc.

[Manhattan Sports Club]

The fact that they delete the really bad games suggests that Sony has some sense of quality control over this service, which lets me breathe a sigh of relief. But in turn, it also reminds us that we need to make sure we support the games that we really like! I have already bought 7 quality titles from the PSN now and really enjoy it. However, I am still eagerly awaiting Dragon Warrior VII, both SaGa Frontier and both Megaman Legends games, as well as Tron Bonne and Klonoa (even though I own those two on disc, I would gladly sell them for the cash provided they did appear on PSN!)

[Leo_A]

I imagine any games that have been removed are due to agreements coming to an end that don't allow for continued distribution of them, similar to every XBLA game that has been delisted to date.

[Tron 2.0]

I still like to know what's the "hold up" for hard corps rising not being on the psn.The damn game is on the xbal all ready yet i can't find a date for it on the,psn wtf....

[Rickstilwell1]

Now I've got my PS3 back online. There's 143 US games and 14 Japanese games now on the USA store. It looks like some of the previously removed Disney games are back and we are getting more RPGs nowadays. I'll have to fix up the list and that's going to take time.

[Rickstilwell1]

It's been a long time so I updated this with an alphabetical list of the US releases. Still need to add PS2 Classics and Japanese PS1 classics.

I heard Suikoden II is on PSN in Japan finally so maybe its only a matter of time before we get it?

EDIT the Suikoden II rumor was false

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

We need ... Legend of Dragoon...

Legend of Dragoon May 1st

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/04/11/the-legend-of-dragoon-coming-to-psn-rpg-classic-reborn-may-1st/

[RPG_Fanatic]

Legend of Dragoon May 1st

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/04/11/the-legend-of-dragoon-coming-to-psn-rpg-classic-reborn-may-1st/


AWESOME!!!!!!!! This was the game I was waiting for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[substantial_snake]

Persona 3 FES was recently added too, so yay for more RPGs.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Not new releases, but noteworthy that Konami has been showing some serious free PSOne game love to Plus owners in recent months.

Silent Hill is still free to download and on 5/1 Castlevania SOTN and Castlevania Chronicles are both free for Plus members.

[skaar]

They don't nuke "bad games" it's strictly licensing based.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Just a reminder, Legend of Dragoon is out NOW on the US store.

(also Darkstalkers 3!)

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Noteworthy,

The previously PAL-only Mickey Mania PSOne release is out on PSN today in NTSC regions!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mania:_The_Timeless_Adventures_of_Mickey_Mo use

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/07/08/the-drop-week-of-july-9th-2012-new-releases/

*EDIT* looks like this got delayed, so it's not out this week.