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They haven't figured out how to add Move support into Vib Ribbon, that's why.
You're not alone in your disdainful feelings.
You're not alone in your disdainful feelings.
probably wondering how best to market them, price them and promote them
the US is a different market and requires different strategies.
the US is a different market and requires different strategies.
The issue is probably monetary: not enough players buying the old games, Sony doesn't see classic games being released in territories other than Japan as profitable.], in addition to licensing concerns outside of Japan possibly complicating things.
But that's just speculation.
But that's just speculation.
Damn. I'm still waiting for Brave Fencer Musashi to show up! But, I was pretty happy when Um Jammer Lammy appeared. Didn't expect that one.
Suikoden 2, Breath of Fire III and IV, Vagrant Story, Vandal Hearts I & II, Brave Fencer Musashi, Mega Man Legends 1 & 2, Klonoa, Mega Man X4-X6, Mega Man 8, Valkyrie Profile, Parappa the Rapper (Superior to the PSP version), Lunar 1 & 2, Parasite Eve 1 and 2, Legend of Legaia, Legend of Dragoon, Clock Tower.
I fucking swear that Sony doesn't know what they're doing.
I fucking swear that Sony doesn't know what they're doing.
i can't remember if it's any good, but i've always wanted to play that Battle Arena Toshinden again... i don't think i've played it since the ps1 launched, but I have fuzzy fond memories.
amtalx is right. The reason there are a lot less games on the western PSN's is mainly because of licensing problems. There was an article on the Playstation blog a few weeks ago that talked about it.
At least you guys get something, trust me Europeans have nothing on PSN in comparison, we get no decent PS1 classics except massive name ones like FF and MGS and we get no good avatars either. Sony is really selective with these things when they should really share across them.
Even with licensing issues considered, the rate at which PSOne classics get out is really pathetic. I heard people were looking for jobs, Sony, why not grab some more testers so this stuff gets out faster?
I like digital versions of older games because I really don't have the shelf space to keep old stuff like PSOne and SNES games around, so its nice having them on Virtual Console or PSOne Classics.
I like digital versions of older games because I really don't have the shelf space to keep old stuff like PSOne and SNES games around, so its nice having them on Virtual Console or PSOne Classics.
All I want to see now is Legend of Dragoon, Chrono Cross, Vagrant Story, Brave Fencer Musashi, Croc, Suikoden II, Legend of Mana, Final Fantasy Chronicles, Final Fantasy Anthology, and Threads of Fate. Then I'll finally have all my PS1 games on the PSN.
Other honorable mentions that I think should be on the Playstation Store as well are Megaman Legends 1 & 2, Parasite Eve I & II, Einhänder, Tales of Destiny, Persona 1 & 2, etc.
Other honorable mentions that I think should be on the Playstation Store as well are Megaman Legends 1 & 2, Parasite Eve I & II, Einhänder, Tales of Destiny, Persona 1 & 2, etc.
I feel and share your pain. BUT I also think people should already own those games. The PS3 plays your PS1 discs. No excuses!
People need Persona 2: Eternal Punishment on NA PSN.
Throw in Kartia and the original PSone Persona as well.
Throw in Kartia and the original PSone Persona as well.
I want Final Fantasy Origins dammit. There's others that I want but that version of FF1 is possibly the best one there is.
Sooooo not fair. I want Bonks Adventure on my PS3! Along with all the JPSone games I could ever want. I'm still annoyed the US PSone section doesn't have Intelligent Qube. >:(
A week or two ago I browsed through the Japansese PS store. I couldn't stop thinking how much nicer looking it is.
"I still don't understand why the US offerings are so few in comparison." I'd wish I lived in the US. There is almost nothing worthwhile on the European/Scandinavian PSN. The FF titles and a couple of other games and that's it.
How I'd wish Suikoden I and II would be released on PSN here in Denmark. Suikoden II is the greatest game ever.
How I'd wish Suikoden I and II would be released on PSN here in Denmark. Suikoden II is the greatest game ever.
im actually surprised that the PS1 games are not in the 1,000's but then again i don't know how many PS1 games that have been produced(counting all regions EU,US,JP)
yes we definitely need more PS1 Classic games likeMegaman Anniversary Collection(just so i can play 1-8 alongside 9 and 10) and Megaman X Collection since it's the best version that includes the first six X games, only downside is the 3 save slot. i mean really? i remember X5 and X6 on PS1 getting having at least 6-8 slots and the memory card is not even a MB O_O
oh god Parasite Eve 1 and 2(to commemorate the release of T3B) as well as Legends 1 and 2, Medievil 2 and Fear Effect 1 and 2, Suikoden 2, Chrono Cross, SaGa Frontier 1, SaGa Frontier 2, Torneko: The Last Hope, The Legend of Dragoon, Suikoden II!!!!!!, Breath of Fire III, Breath of Fire IV, Thousand Arms, Tales of Destiny, Tales of Destiny II(Eternia), and many more. :D
though i think Persona 1 and 2, Star Ocean, Valkyria Profile and others doesn't need a PSN release since the there's already a more enhanced and better versions on PSP(they actually need to put those on PSN instead) but then again playing the original version is always good(unless the translations are wonky like Persona)
as for FFV and FFVI. i'll just wait for the on NGP instead of the vanilla versions(Updated sprites FTW)
does PSN JP even have a MSX emulator? i know the Wii in JP does what about PSN? would love to play the original MG games before the eventually remake(you know they'll do it :P)
yes we definitely need more PS1 Classic games likeMegaman Anniversary Collection(just so i can play 1-8 alongside 9 and 10) and Megaman X Collection since it's the best version that includes the first six X games, only downside is the 3 save slot. i mean really? i remember X5 and X6 on PS1 getting having at least 6-8 slots and the memory card is not even a MB O_O
oh god Parasite Eve 1 and 2(to commemorate the release of T3B) as well as Legends 1 and 2, Medievil 2 and Fear Effect 1 and 2, Suikoden 2, Chrono Cross, SaGa Frontier 1, SaGa Frontier 2, Torneko: The Last Hope, The Legend of Dragoon, Suikoden II!!!!!!, Breath of Fire III, Breath of Fire IV, Thousand Arms, Tales of Destiny, Tales of Destiny II(Eternia), and many more. :D
though i think Persona 1 and 2, Star Ocean, Valkyria Profile and others doesn't need a PSN release since the there's already a more enhanced and better versions on PSP(they actually need to put those on PSN instead) but then again playing the original version is always good(unless the translations are wonky like Persona)
as for FFV and FFVI. i'll just wait for the on NGP instead of the vanilla versions(Updated sprites FTW)
does PSN JP even have a MSX emulator? i know the Wii in JP does what about PSN? would love to play the original MG games before the eventually remake(you know they'll do it :P)
There was an article up awhile back talking about all the difficulties involved with licensing, language translation, and text conversion, especially in text heavy JRPGs. It's not really a simple process. If I remember right, the licensing situation was usually the biggest bottleneck.
I'm just happy I got Front Mission 3. I'd love to have Brave Fencer Musashi and Vagrant Story though.
I got a Japanese PSN account and I'm pretty sure that one of the reason, if not the main reason, Japan has so many games that the rest of the world does is because they are mostly game that were never translated.
as usual japanese psn gamers get it all, and we hardly get a dang thing, no suprise though it's been like this since the begining of the game industry...
I'm guessing it's because American and European license holders and publishers are being complete dicks about it as opposed to those in Japan.
Pirate the games. Stop listening to Jimmothy Sterling. Problem solved.
But if you can't bring yourself to pirate old games, then I have a legit copy of Suikoden II that I will sell you for the reasonable price of $1 million.
But if you can't bring yourself to pirate old games, then I have a legit copy of Suikoden II that I will sell you for the reasonable price of $1 million.
The only PSone game I've bought is Alundra. The rest are either crap, or games I have already. It's good to hang on to your old games, kids.
Oh whats this? These discs in my shelf...it's...no!...Suikoden 1 AND 2! weeeeeee
I'll sell you them both for the low low price of $300!
I'll sell you them both for the low low price of $300!
Yeah, the US's is pretty damn disappointing. Still waiting for Mega Man Legends 1 & 2, Darkstalkers 3, Parasite Eve 1 & 2, Shin Megami Tensei 1 & 2, Persona, Persona 2: IS, Persona 2: EP, and the Mega Man X games. (wanna try one, but I'm not buying the collection)
I could go on forever.
I could go on forever.
My guess is that a lot of the issues lie in licensing. There is a lot of paperwork and random bullshit involved in reviving a long dead game especially when the company that created/localized it doesn't exist anymore or is under different management. Most people don't take this into consideration before they whine like babies though.
Yeah, as best I can tell the PS3 and PSP just run a PSOne emulator--except in a few cases like Final Fantasy Tactics were they did an actual port--so, it should be just a matter of them getting around to it. It's probably also an issue of general interest outside of Japan (or lack thereof).
Seems like any time I'm interested in playing an old PS1, or even SNES-N64 game, I think to myself "hey, I bet that's on the PSN/VC by now!"
...And it isn't.
It's sad to think that my local swapmeet probably has more PS1 'classics' available to purchase (not to mention cheaper) than Sony's own PSN.
...And it isn't.
It's sad to think that my local swapmeet probably has more PS1 'classics' available to purchase (not to mention cheaper) than Sony's own PSN.
@Noir:
We can't have Shin Megami Tensei 1 & 2 or Persona 2: IS on the US PSN because those would have to translated and Atlus already said it's not worth the investment.
We can't have Shin Megami Tensei 1 & 2 or Persona 2: IS on the US PSN because those would have to translated and Atlus already said it's not worth the investment.
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