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8 PS2 Classics Hit PS4 Today: Trophies, 1080p, Features

Ben-Dutka 44 Comments

When it was announced that Sony would be bringing PS2 games to PS4 , PlayStation fans everywhere went wild.

Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration; according to one of our recent polls, most fans were on the fence concerning the new feature, most likely because we didn't know much about it.

We'll know a lot more as of today, though. Even before Sony's keynote address at this weekend's PlayStation Experience event, they decided to announce 8 PS2 classics that will be playable on PS4. When? Now. Today. December 5. The following awesome titles will be ready for sampling in both North America and Europe:

Sony confirmed that PaRappa the Rapper 2 and The King of Fighters 2000 will be added a later date. It was also announced that each game has Trophy support, which was "developed in conjunction with feedback from the original creators to be sure that they capture the spirit and feeling of each game." Lastly, each classic will run in upscaled 1080p graphics and support Remote Play, Live Broadcast, Share Play, Activity Feeds, and Second Screen support for game manuals with PS Vita or PS App.

Sorry, but you didn't really believe your PS2 discs would work in the PS4, did you? You had to assume it would be all digital but even so, the addition of Trophies and giving each game full feature support is pretty damn sweet. And that's a fantastic set of games to start with; I love 'em all with the exception of that last one (how did War of the Monsters rate a spot on such a prestigious list, anyway?).

So, what do you think?

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If It’s True, Which PS2 Games Would You Most Welcome On PS4?

Ben-Dutka 56 Comments

Looks like PS2 games may soon be playable on PS4.

More evidence has come to light supporting the idea that some classic titles may be available on PlayStation 4 in due time; the latest piece of news involves the system's upcoming firmware update 3.00 .

Previously, we'd heard that both Twisted Metal: Black and Ape Escape 2 had been rated for PS4 , so if this is really happening, the question is obvious: Which PS2 titles do you most want to see?

What with all the HD upgrades, remasters and remakes this generation, it actually makes the decision a little tougher. I mean, we already got several Final Fantasy updates – like Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster and what seems to be the inevitable Final Fantasy XII HD Remaster – and we can't wait to see the Ratchet & Clank remake coming next year. Yes, there were a lot of huge PS2 games that have received the "modernizing" treatment but of the ones that haven't, which should be playable on PS4?

I'm thinking they should give us all the Onimusha titles. I really miss that series; I played every one through to completion and didn't regret a second. I still say Onimusha 3: Demon Siege has one of the best intro CGIs of any game ever. Then there are other lost gems like the first Red Faction , Medal of Honor: Frontline and Jak and Daxter . Don't forget the PS2 had a ton of quirky cult classics like Katamari Damacy and Gitaroo-Man as well. There are just so many to choose from; remember, we're talking about a console that went strong for over a decade. Yep, lots of titles.

Which ones would you be most likely to revisit on PS4?

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PEGI Rates Twisted Metal: Black, Ape Escape 2 For PS4

Ben-Dutka 20 Comments

Currently, you can't play PS2 classics on your PlayStation 4.

You can download and enjoy certain PS2 titles on the PS3 but at this point, that functionality doesn't exist on Sony's latest console.

However, might that change in the near future? As spotted by GameSpot , the European game ratings board, PEGI , has rated Twisted Metal: Black , Ape Escape 2 and Dark Chronicle for PS4. For the record, Sony hasn't made anything official concerning PS2 classics showing up on PS4, so don't get too excited yet.

Man, those games were awesome, though. It'd be nice to have at least some backward compatibility on PS4. And these three titles would be a good start, although there are about a hundred others I could see playing again, even on the fancy new system. Which PS2 classics would you want to see?

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Does PS4 Need PS2 Classics? The Short Answer Is “Yes”

Ben-Dutka 54 Comments

This week, we received some encouraging news that hinted at the possibility of PS2 classics on PlayStation 4.

I have no idea if this will happen but I do know one thing: I hope it does.

Personally, I think PS4 should be able to play PS2 and PS1 games, and I don't care at all about PS3 titles. Why? I've said it many times before: Because gameplay-wise, not much has changed this generation when compared to last. All we really have are bigger and better-looking versions of games we've been playing for more than a few years. I don't really have a problem with this but if I want distinctly different gameplay mechanics , I have to return to the PS1 and PS2 generations.

That's where I can find turn-based RPGs, old-school arcade sports and racing games (no idea why they've basically disappeared now), and other "old" styles of gameplay that we just don't have anymore. Do we have titles that plays anything even remotely like Metal Gear Solid , Final Fantasy VII and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night ? No. We have some small downloadable and mobile productions that sort of do, but that's hardly the same thing.

Therefore, if you want the best of the best in the PlayStation universe and you want that widespread variety, I say the PS4 should have the ability to play both PS2 and PS1 games.

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