July 25, 2006
‘Greatest Hits’ Titles for the PSP Now
Available
Classic Games Offered at Great Value to PSP’s
North American Installed Base of More Than 5 Million
Sony Computer Entertainment America today
announced that the first "Greatest Hits" for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable)
system are now available. PSP owners can pick up five of the most popular
first-party titles — Ape Escape(R): On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury(R): Blazin’
Trails, Hot Shots Golf(R): Open Tee, Twisted Metal(TM): Head On, or
Wipeout(R)Pure — for a $19.99 MSRP.
With more than 5 million units sold, the PSP
system remains North America’s top-selling next-generation handheld in the
period since its record-setting launch in March 2005. These first "Greatest
Hits" games defined the PSP experience at launch and have contributed to the
overall success of the system. "The PSP system has truly arrived with the launch
of its ‘Greatest Hits’ collection, which we expect will drive consumer interest
in the device and strong hardware growth, just as the ‘Greatest Hits’ programs
have done for other PlayStation platforms," said Peter Dille, senior vice
president, marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Summer is typically
the industry’s lightest season for new titles, so releasing the PSP ‘Greatest
Hits’ now benefits many consumers who find themselves with more downtime,
whether they’re on a plane headed on a vacation or simply trying to beat the
heat at home."
Later this year, additional third-party games
will go "Greatest Hits," including Lumines(TM), Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition,
Star Wars Battlefront(TM) II, Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 Remix, and Untold
Legends(TM): Brotherhood of the Blade(TM).
About the "Greatest Hits" Titles:
- Ape Escape: On The Loose
is the introduction of the popular Ape Escape(R) series onto
the PSP system. Entertaining for gamers of all types, Ape Escape: On The Loose
features multiplayer functionality and a wide variety of mini-games for
players of all ages. This imaginative game provides players the challenge of
capturing more than 200 monkeys in eight vibrant worlds spanning more than 20
levels in order to prevent them from changing history! Rating: "E" for
Everyone - ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin’ Trails
is an intense, free-roaming, off-road racing game that players can take
anytime, anywhere. Supporting up to four players via wireless multiplayer
connectivity, riders can choose from more than 24 highly detailed ATVs as they
tear it up on more than 30 unique environments with six distinct terrain types
including snow, dirt, mud, ice, water and grass. ATV Offroad Fury(R) Blazin’
Trails provides gamers several gameplay options including a training course,
and competitions in several race modes such as race, freestyle, career or any
of the various mini-games. Rating: "E" for Everyone - Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee,
part of the multimillion-unit-selling Hot Shots Golf franchise, features six
all-new courses and an all-new character customization feature that includes
over 250 customizable body parts, accessories, clubs and balls. Also, as
virtual golfers spend more time on the greens, they will improve their
character’s experience and abilities. Now, with the advent of wireless
multiplayer connectivity, gamers can get their virtual tee times and play
anywhere, anytime, including two-person matches, eight-person tournaments and
two-person miniature golf rounds. Rating: "E 10+" for Everyone, ages 10 and up - Twisted Metal: Head-On,
built from the ground up by Incognito Entertainment, the pioneers of the
car-combat genre, allows gamers to take destruction anywhere, anytime.
Supporting up to six players via wireless multiplayer connectivity, gamers can
go head-to-head or compete against AI vehicles and deliver the devastation as
they strap themselves into one of 14 lethal machines on wheels equipped with
machine guns, turbo boosts and special attacks unique to each vehicle. Once a
vehicle is selected, gamers can take their road rage out on opponents in 12
unworldly destructible arenas. Rating: "T" for Teen - Wipeout Pure
provides an intense, combat racing experience as players choose from five
different speed classes and race relentlessly around 16 futuristic, racing
tracks. Supporting up to eight players via a Wi-Fi link for multiplayer
gameplay, gamers will be able to take on their friends and attempt to blast
enemy ships to pieces in a fierce competition for top racing honors. Fresh
downloadable content, including new tracks, ships, skins, and music, can be
downloaded to a Memory Stick Duo(TM) to expand the racing experience and allow
for personalization of the game. Rating: "E" for Everyone