@zanzibarlegend: I agree. I think the gameplay of LBP is made to order for mobile gaming.

homernoy

I'm curious...LBP has almost a Rare kind of vibe to it.
So, I wonder why MS didn't have Rare concentrate on developing a serious contender to LBP instead of wasting time on Banjo Kazooie N&B and the Avatars???

I think if Rare put their minds to it, along with MS, they would have maybe one-upped this brilliant game.
MAYBE.

johnpnj

LittleBigPlanet is absolutely amazing.(Got into the Beta yesterday). If MM is able to make keep the quality for the PSP title it will be a must buy for me.

risingphoenix

The interesting thing is that they're starting to follow a route Nintendo made long ago with Gamecube-Gameboy Advance connectivity.

I'm truly surprised that Nintendo isn't taking advantage of this. The potential for a new Four Swords Adventures is completely through the roof considering how popular both the Wii and DS are now.
It pleases me to see Media Molecule thinking about these kinds of possibilities. However, I think I speak for everyone when I say we'd feel a lot better if they DID think of something concrete, rather than play theoretical-footsies.

Imagine for a moment, an optional level in Little Big planet that requires you and your friends having PSPs. You have a grand puzzle on your television, and chambers to go into, and every player has to figure out a little mini-puzzle on their own to piece together how the whole grand puzzle works. The playstation 3 could stream a video feed of what's occuring in the mini-chambers to individual PSPs, so that the PSPs don't have to do much processing leg-work. My biggest gripe with Four Swords Adventures was that the graphics, effects and animation took a notable drop in quality when the gameplay shifted to the GBA. Having the PS3 process the visuals and everything else could eliminate that problem.

Or maybe they could come up with a small application that you install on your PSP that, rather than take up valuable memory stick space, lets you choose what assets you want to upload and carry around with you, so you could go around and create custom backdrops, or level features, or perhaps meaningless decor that you would rather not spend time in your living room designing. I'm not sure how capable the PSP is in actually emulating the physics that LBP puts out, but I'm sure it's capable of something decent.

As for creating a seperate game for the PSP... I dunno. I think it'd be infinitely better to make the PSP purely supplementary to the entire experience. But that's just my opinion.

I sincerely hope they do go through with the connectivity idea, because the potential for it is undeniably awe-inspiring.

P.S. in case you were wondering. Yes, I DID make up "Theoretical-footsies" and I have absolutely no idea what it means nor am I convinced it even fits into context.

Ichidou

LBPPSP with remote play would be awesome.

NorthernAvengeR

LBP beta is awesome!!!

LBP on the go would be sweet as heck. maybe something like remote play would be nice.

zanzibarlegend

That would be pretty sweet. I'd just be happy to be able to Remote Play LBP. Anybody know if it will be possible?

Capp

@captain_dl: You really don't want pain. I drank that cool aid twice (expanstion pack). I will go as far to say i hate pain. Go with SSHD for PS3-PSP goodness.

The bigger the lie, the more they believe!

@Beta @ Random: I'm guessing he is referring to an article earlier this month claiming that LBP wouldnt be possible on the 360.

[kotaku.com]

ASchwarzenegger

@Beta @ Random: He is referring to an article from some time ago from the developers saying that this game was not possible on the 360.

[kotaku.com]

ASchwarzenegger

@betterthantelevision: Looks like I should have stayed with marketing as my major! Looks like I really fucked up ;)

homernoy

@peacefuloutrage: But it's true, it doesn't work in a 360. Just try it for yourself. When the game comes out, buy it and put the disc in your 360. I bet you $11 that it won't work.

dowingba

i would buy a psp then

finder39

@Zombie16[THC]: UNDEROOS!!! Wow, talk about flashing back.... way, way back.

betterthantelevision

That would be totally cool! LBP and Pain are the only 2 reasons I want a PS3. Bring them to my PSP and I will be a very happy dude.

captain_dl

@peacefuloutrage:

I don't think they meant a full version of the game for the PSP. You are taking this to literal. I think he meant a scale down version for handhelds.

Ghostm

@peacefuloutrage:
I don't think they meant that LBP couldn't be done on the 360 at all. From what I understood I thought they meant that LBP as it is for the PS3 couldn't be done on the 360 , but a version would have been possible that played on the 360 strengths, but it wouldn't be the exact same game.

Just like LBP for the PSP will not be exactly like the PS3 version, It might not even be an actual game, just a utility.

Noks415

@Noks415:
damn, my previous comment was meant for @peacefuloutrage:

Noks415

@enewtabie(Future LittleBigPlanet Master Creationist): Damn I wish I had a PS3 to use that beta key I love Socom!

Beta @ Random

@enewtabie(Future LittleBigPlanet Master Creationist): Damn it someone beat me to it.

2SBs

@Noks415: I don't think they meant that LBP couldn't be done on the 360 at all. From what I understood I thought they meant that LBP as it is for the PS3 couldn't be done on the 360 , but a version would have been possible that played on the 360 strengths, but it wouldn't be the exact same game.

Just like LBP for the PSP will not be exactly like the PS3 version, It might not even be an actual game, just a utility.

Noks415

Come on MM! More LBP please! I want my LBP cereal, bed sheets, underoo's, lamp shade and ice cream bars too!

Zombie16[THC]

Not really bothered by a PSP version but some cool use of Remote Play would be nice. Come on devs!

NecronomiconUK

@peacefuloutrage: They never even brought up the 360 did you click the link and that said it?

Beta @ Random

@peacefuloutrage:

There's a difference between exporting a level to a PSP and putting the entire game on it.

Nocuous

It would be cool if they allowed a seperate option for you to be able to create reduxed levels for the PSP. Also the ability to mess with levels via remote play would really be great.

Modus_Operandi

[www.pspfanboy.com]

SCEE job opening for LBP PSP?

enewtabie(Future LittleBigPlanet Master Creationist)

I can totally see this happening. Smart move, Sony and MM.

Archaotic

I wouldn't mind it just being a complete utility program for the PSP. You wont be able to play the game, but you can edit and create new levels on the go and then import or share them. That sounds really interesting.

Noks415

This said by the developers who claimed the game wasn't possible on an xbox 360. I would have had more respect for them if they just said that Sony was publishing their game and they have no plans for the game to be released on competing consoles.

Sorry if it is a double post, but I thought my comment was eaten.

peacefuloutrage

seriously, this is good news i hope it happens.. then again ive been holding out hope that nintendo or sony would do some serious intergration between their handhelds and consoles. right now the best that can be done is remote play, while useful, not that great in the scope of what they COULD be doing.

L33Td00d

Sounds nice. I was beginning to think there was no more news about this game

VenomIreland

I've been saying this for quite a long time about connectivity between the two.There is also a job opening for a PSP level programmer to work on future LittleBigPlanet.I have the link somewhere

Oh if anyone wants a Socom:Confrontation Beta key Here ya go:
G48G-6ABP-JF9Q
Had a extra laying around.First one to key it in will have it.

enewtabie(Future LittleBigPlanet Master Creationist)

Awesome, it'd be great to make a boss or new vehicle on a train or bus going home and then put it into a new level when.

Not sure how much the PSP would be able to do though.

KillerOnTheRoad

Dammit, MM, I can't afford a PSP. Stop forcing me to buy things to play LBP on!

dowingba

This game isn't possible on the xbox 360, but "There's definitely scope for a PSP version.."

I love how developers like to kiss up to their publisher by spouting nonsense. I would have respected them more if they just said that they have no plans for an xbox 360 version of their game, which is being published by Sony.

peacefuloutrage

LittleLittlePlanet...nice. I like the idea of being able to design bits of a level to be incorporated into the whole later. I got my copy of POM today. Kratos code included. :) WOOOHOO!

ThursdayNext

It would be interesting, and Media Molecule would really have to push the PSP to its limits for it to handle a game like LittleBigPlanet.

Squamden

ya designing or bringing some levels with you on the go would be fun..

Sorablade

Yes! This would be great! That would be a ton of fun to take LBP with you! Or even some remote play options or something like that.

ScorpiuS41

@peacefuloutrage:

Ack... That old interview (if you would have bothered to read it) said that the 360 question was irrelevant, since the game was designed specifically for the PS3, and playing to its strengths. Hence, no, it wouldn't be possible on 360, unless they made a different game. A PSP version would be just that, a different game.

monkeybeach

@dowingba: I know how you feel, this is twisting my arm into buying a PS3.

AndrewG009

@Sorablade: I agree, the idea of a utility that you can take with you and work on levels that you can upload into the game when you get home is an awesome concept, I would definitely look at buying something like that.

AndrewG009

N'Gai Croal had an awesome idea a while back, namely that Media Molecule should have tarted up and released on PSP their 2D prototype for LBP, Craftworld. They could have used some kind of XML, he argued, to allow levels to be shared between the two using system specific textures. I'm not sure if he ever got a response from them.

cdammers

@Beta @ Random: I will give you mine if I can find it.

risingphoenix

Given sackboy is only 8cm tall, that psp he's holding is mighty small. What's that, 3cm psp. I wouldn't be able to play that.

pikpikjuice

Hey, the PS3 can use a mouse right? Now, I've never played LBP, but I've yet to come accross a level editor that couldn't have been improved by a some point-and-click-ability. I would hope that at some point LBP could implement mouse support.

elementary

If they do get it on the PSP, it would be pretty sweet if you could upload/download user maps via wireless connection. That way, you and your friends could share maps while at work and such.

If its not possible, At least have the Remote Play option and we can do map sharing via remote.

Capp

So a Little LittleBigPlanet game? o.O Interesting concept, I'd love to see them have a go in making it ^_^

Crimsondramon

I don't think any kind of creation tool on the psp would be possible. Given the processing power and resolution. But it will probably work the other way around. Games created on the console can be scaled down to be playable on the psp.

pikpikjuice

@ThursdayNext: lucky you. the copy I got never had a code in it. It's meant to be on a slip of paper inside right?

randomletters

@johnpnj: I don't know... I think Rare is a bit past it's prime.

Đipic

Sounds like a really interesting concept. The connectivity between ps3 and psp should be utilized more.

spats

i would love the ability to take my current level with me to tweak and update anywhere...and then be able to hook the psp up to the ps3 to update my level.

dh4645

What they seem to be saying is that you will be able to get this PSP expansion that will allow you to do some customizations on the go as well as do some customization that will be exclusive to those that have the expansion.

While I think this is a really great idea, when I first read the headline I thought that they would be making it so that you could play downloaded levels on your PSP. I pictured it more of being able to take the playing aspect on the go rather than more the building aspect.

Awesomeness on all fronts would be for them to do both.

ridepod

@peacefuloutrage: They never said it wouldnt be possible on 360, they just said it would be different.

ammar91994

the idea of utilities is nice... but if they consider porting the game to the PSP and telling us now they're thinking of it, that seems like a bad idea.

since they are thinking this game will be a console seller, last thing they want to do is get people to hold off on it now hoping that a PSP version will come out

cyruss

@dh4645:
also, i love the beta!
i've been building an ice/snow level (wilderness template)

dh4645

@captain_dl:

pain is ok, but it's no reason to buy a ps3.

dh4645

How about just enabling Remote Play?

LittleBigPlaneteer

Would love this.
My PSP needs to lose it's dust:P

NBoy

In all honesty, they probably could make a full LBP port work with just a little tweaking. If they did make it, I would buy it on the day it comes out.

metalgear08

@dowingba: haha sooo true. I probably would buy a psp y'know.....

Ahmunnaeetchoo

@dowingba: prices are good on ebay last I looked with the new version scheduled for release 2000 models will be a steal. Craigslist is awesome as well.

Punkateer

@LittleBigPlaneteer:

I concur

BallPtPenTheif

@Capp: Well, it should be.

hezz05

@Đipic:

User-gen. Donkey Kong Country levels, perhaps?
Please, yes please.

AllOfUsAreLost

@dowingba: you can have mine, I barely use it, kinda why I don't plan on getting PS3...

f0cus

it would certainly be rad to have some LBP things i could DO with my psp, in order to improve what i can create, and do in the PS3 version.

i do with that developers added more psp functionality to their ps3 games. it might not reach the widest audience, but the people it did reach would sing its praises to anyone who would listen!

anyways, i guess with out the ability to actually play the side-scrolling levels, a psp version wouldn't be as incredible.

joeloliol

@peacefuloutrage:

Yes it's a doublepost and unnecessary btw.
Why is this game not possible on the x360?
Well how about the fact that not every X360 comes with an HDD?
Do you really think LBP will be converted 1:1 to PSP?
No. It will be more like Viva Pinata was on DS just a little bit prettier.

Garo

@randomletters: Yup yup. :)

ThursdayNext

@Punkateer: Once my landlord cashes my cheque, I will have $3 in my bank account.

dowingba

@peacefuloutrage: Not like it matters, MM is a first party developer.

Suzaku