It’s always nice to know that Sony has its priorities in the right place. The struggling PlayStation Vita may be the most powerful portable platform on the market, but the manufacturer has opted to invest resources into a PocketStation application, allowing you to play a handful of the under supported PSone peripheral’s minigames on the much more modern machine.
The download was teased late last week, when the platform holder deployed a strange video showing a grown man dressed as Toro Inoue. It ended with the logo of the firm’s palm digital accessory, which was originally sold in Japan between 1999 and 2002. For those out of the loop, in addition to functioning as a memory card, the device allowed you to copy minigames from full retail releases, and play them on the move.
And now you’ll be able to re-visit a number of those experiences on the Vita. Starting today, PlayStation Plus subscribers in the Japanese giant’s home nation will be able to download the PocketStation application free-of-charge, where they’ll be able to play the minigames from PSone Classics such as Crash Bandicoot 3, Ape Escape, and many more.
Doko Demo Issho, the title that featured the aforementioned mascot cat, will be added to the content roster from 3rd December, the same date that the application will be made available to non-PlayStation Plus subscribers. There’s no word on this making its way overseas, but seeing as the peripheral itself skipped on a Western release, we don’t recommend holding your breath. Are you disappointed by this announcement? Transfer your thoughts in the comments section below.
[source siliconera.com, via eurogamer.net]
Comments 8
besides fom Toro, I don't think we are missing much really .
I guess pocketstation was somewhat popular in Japan. I would like to try it but surely it isn't what Vita misses.
Meh, was expecting better to be announced after watching the wierd video Japanese video with Toro.
Maybe you just had to be there
well if well get it maybe I can finally do the FF8 mini game
@FullbringIchigo Yeah I really hope they can integrate it with the PS1 classics. I want my Boko Summon :I
Wish I had a Pocketstation in those days
would be good for those who wouldnt mind replaying some of there old PS1 Favs!
Tap here to load 8 comments
Leave A Comment
Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...