Sony: PSP Greatest Hits Line Expands

By Phil Caron, 10:23 am on March 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment

PSP software sales may not be as high here in the US as they are in Japan, but that doesn’t mean every game isn’t selling. Sony announced this morning that their Greatest Hits line for PSP will be expanded with several new titles. God of War: Chains of Olympus leads the charge of new Greatest Hits titles, with a surprising appearance being made by SCEJ’s Patapon, as well as a slew of old third-party titles. Most perplexing about this list, though, is the lack of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, which launched around the same time as God of War and has sold similarly to Kratos’ handheld adventure. Perhaps Square just isn’t ready to drop the price.

Continuing the momentum established last month at Destination PlayStation (DPS), Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the newest games to achieve Greatest Hits status for PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system.

This outstanding selection of 10 best-selling first and third party titles will be available starting on April 5 for $19.99 (MSRP), delivering great value to PSP owners. The titles included showcase the depth and breadth of content available on the platform. From Patapon™, which appeals to the casual player, to God of War®: Chains of Olympus, which caters to a more hardcore audience, this variety of content sets the stage for what will be an impressive year for PSP software. With more than 100 titles launching in 2009 – including the PSP debut of hit franchises such as LittleBigPlanet™ and MotorStorm® in brand new games built from the ground up for the platform – PSP fans have a lot to be excited about.

By offering this exceptional list of Greatest Hits games at such an affordable price point, SCEA again proves its committment to delivering the best possible value and content to consumers, while demonstrating the diverse entertainment experience offered on PSP system.

PSP Greatest Hits Lineup
·         Fight Night Round 3 (EA)
·         God of War: Chains of Olympus (SCEA)
·         Medal of Honor Heroes 2 (EA)
·         Mortal Kombat®: Unchained™ (Midway)
·         Patapon (SCEA)
·         SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Tactical Strike (SCEA)
·         Sonic Rivals 2 (Sega)
·         SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger (THQ)
·         Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® 2 (Ubisoft®)
·         Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Vegas (Ubisoft®)

Since the PSP system’s North American debut in 2005, 50 million units of hardware and 200 million units of software have been sold worldwide. Entering its fifth year on the market, the PSP system is poised for a breakout year in 2009.