Jak & Daxter Trilogy Continues the Hunt for Power Cells on PS Vita

Eco we go

by Sammy Barker Fri 19th Apr 2013

As expected, popular protagonists Jak and Daxter are taking the short hoverboard trip onto the PlayStation Vita later this year. Sony has confirmed that last year’s Jak & Daxter Collection – which collates all three mainline PlayStation 2 adventures – is double-jumping onto the premium portable this coming June. It’ll set you back just $29.99/€29.99.

While converting the titles, the platform holder has taken the time to toss in a few additional “touch-based applications of certain mini games”. It’s also ensured that the Trophy list is separate from the original console release, meaning that there’s a possible three new Platinum trinkets up for grabs.

There’s no word on a precise release date just yet, but more information’s promised soon. In the meantime, you can check out our review of the PS3 version through here. Are you prepared to double-dip on this compilation? Let us know in the comments section below.

[source blog.eu.playstation.com, via blog.us.playstation.com]

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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Valky
Fri 19th Apr 2013

I wonder if people who already own it on ps3 are willing to give more money for additional trophies, but seriously, why not making it cross-buy?

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Sanquine
Fri 19th Apr 2013

@Valky No, i do not think so... Ps3 is 20$. But i will buy it:D Portability is king

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JavierYHL
Fri 19th Apr 2013

need more 3rd party games for vita...

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Sanquine
Fri 19th Apr 2013

@JavierYHL Blame sony for the high price. I know a lot of people who are on the fence

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Valky
Fri 19th Apr 2013

@Sanquine That includes me, I REALLY wish to have one, but this kind of things makes me more confused, like the Final Fantasy X/X-2 thing, also not cross-buy.

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KALofKRYPTON
Fri 19th Apr 2013

Any word on who's handling the port?

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Dambuster
Fri 19th Apr 2013

Never played any jax or daxter, so looking forward to this.

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InsertNameHere
Fri 19th Apr 2013

@Sanquine The price isn't even high.

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NathanUC
Fri 19th Apr 2013

I paid like $3 for the first Jak game on the PSN when it was on sale. I really enjoyed it! I've heard iffy things about Jak 2 and 3 though; I might be cautions on this one.

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get2sammyb
Fri 19th Apr 2013

Jak & Daxter 2 is terrible. On the whole, I don't rate this series anywhere near as highly as Ratchet and Sly.

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rjejr
Fri 19th Apr 2013

@get2sammyb - "Jak & Daxter 2 is terrible."

While I agree it's a huge drop-off - and totally different direction - from the first I think it's only terrible in relation to the first. I'ld bet for people who never played the 1st but like R&C games they would genuinely enjoy it.
Starfox Adventures is one of my favorite games probably b/c I had no idea who Starfox was before it. I know anybody expecting a Starfox game thought it was terrible.

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hamispink
Fri 19th Apr 2013

@get2sammyb I had fond memories of 2, but replaying it was rough. I wouldn't say terrible, but bland with unfair difficulty spikes fits the title pretty well. I did enjoy Jak 3 however, as the driving is fun and the world is more fun to explore.

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charlesnarles
Fri 19th Apr 2013

"Maybe... it's your BREATH!"

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Lionhart
Fri 19th Apr 2013

I've never played a Jak and Daxter title before but I did play the standalone Daxter on the PSP and it was a blast. After playing Borderlands with my sister I'm wondering if the guys at Gearbox software grew up playing Jak and Daxter because what I just saw in the above trailer sent my mind directly back to Borderlands. I'm definitely going to stop by GameStop and pick this up come June.