Quick Jump Daily Digest

Thank you for your interest in the Quick Jump Daily Digest. Get notified of all new content on QJ in our free Daily Digest. To subscribe, enter your email address below and click the subscribe button.

Cancel and Return to page

Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line?

Posted Jun 28, 2010 at 6:12AM EST by Karl B.

Listed in: PS3 Tags: PS2, sly cooper, sly cooper collection, Sony

One of Sony's E3 announcements focused on Sly Cooper Collection, which contains all three Sly Cooper PS2 games on a single Blu-ray disc. The box art has since been spotted online, and it seems there might be a hint in there for other similar collections.

First, here's the box art:

sly-hd

You'll note that it features the "Classics HD" tag pretty prominently near the top. Sony hasn't said anything about this possible new line yet, but we may yet see a Team Ico Classics HD pack or whatever series floats your boat. Fingers crossed!

[Siliconera via Destructoid]

100% of voters think this story ROCKS!

Vote Now!

(10)

(0)

PS2 backwards compatibility doesn't suddenly remaster PS2 games in HD...

So regardless, these HD reiterations would still have a very viable market for anyone with an HD TV. And personally, because I have an HD TV I don't use the PS2 bc because it looks so bad (with the exception of 2d games, particularly RPGs).

+1 # RE: RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — JOshISPoser 2010-06-28 09:25

Wow, RavenSPe, a lil cocky? I think most ps3 gamers are jumping on HD and you aren't the only person with an HDTV.
Anyways, i also wanted to point out ps2 games don't look that bad at all...you might have them confused with ps1 games. I love playing like the Tony Hawk series, Manhunt, GTA, Indigo Prophecy, Blitz, etc.
They all look pretty good when up-converted. I mainly play Tony Hawk though cause well, I love the series. Also, past 3, it supported widescreen and past underground 1, I think progressive scan. It might just be american wasteland with progressive scan unless you play the series after that on ps2.

+1 # What on earth are you talking about? — RavenSPe 2010-06-28 12:12

of course many people have HD, that's basically what I said. Which is why I also stated that games being remastered FOR HD have a large market separate than simple backwards compatibility. I'm not sure what you were reading...

And 3D PS2 games do look bad on an HDTV but obviously that is subjective and my opinion.

-1 # RE: What on earth are you talking about? — GUNBEHINDTHESUN 2010-06-28 12:49

Quoting RavenSPe:

of course many people have HD, that's basically what I said. Which is why I also stated that games being remastered FOR HD have a large market separate than simple backwards compatibility. I'm not sure what you were reading...

And 3D PS2 games do look bad on an HDTV but obviously that is subjective and my opinion.

Yes it is subject to your own opinion and I have a 60" Sony 1080p tv and the upscaled PS2 games look fine using my backwards compatible PS3. These games look no worse than watching a dvd movie upscaled on a hd display. This is my observation.

# RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — usjbroly 2010-06-28 08:18

While this is awesome, I hope devs make good use of its second opportunity. Games that had bugs/exploits in the past and could not be patched should now be fixed.

But is it the actual devs making these HD versions (e.g Suckerpunch) or 3rd party organisations?

# RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — asfargh 2010-06-28 08:35

ohhh I´m waiting for this sooo long...

and about the compatibility, there is a GOOD side and a BAD side:

+Remastered to full screen, 60fps fix and upscale!

-The great games will have it... but what about the others? There still good games that is important to some and will be left behind.

(English is my second language)

-4 # RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — Depetriu 2010-06-28 08:39

Do Sony have so little faith in their new-for-PS3 IPs (Uncharted, inFamous) and potentially awesome new iterations (Twisted Metal) that they're resorting to deliberately remastering their old hits and not just "reposting" them on PSN Classics just to keep themselves afloat?

All signs are pointing to yes...

# RE: RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — TallicDeth 2010-06-28 11:16

Quoting Depetriu:

Do Sony have so little faith in their new-for-PS3 IPs

Yes, its true that Microsoft has so little faith in their new IPs that they have Halo 1, Crimson Skies, GTA San Andreas, and more on their Xbox originals list for download.
Get a clue, if the game is good, new gamers should have an opportunity to get a copy of a classic without having to pay collector prices from a reseller.
(cheapest new copy of FF7 on amazon is currently $170) At least there is added value with the HD remastering.

# RE: RE: RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — Depetriu 2010-06-29 01:24

Microsoft added the Xbox Originals list because they're essentially killing off the first XBox and don't want to further alienate their audience.

Meanwhile, all you're really paying for in "HD Remastering" is sharpened graphics and a trophy list.

# RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — jjcobra 2010-06-28 09:17

I'd buy this. Then again it doesn't hurt that I never owned the original versions of the games.

# RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — MARTINSTATIC 2010-06-28 09:35

My calculation (of pixels percentage) is that logos, icons and basically anything that's not "boxart" takes up 19.86% of the game cover, more or less 20%.

This is how bored I am. Please release this now to keep me busy.

# RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — MangoScango 2010-06-28 10:16

OMFG. too many damn logos

# Hd — haragog1 2010-06-28 12:19

Well I guess the absence of The Last Guardian at E3, could mean that their delaying it to make a simultaneous launch of Ico and SotC HD!
(Well riding the horse and kill the colossi with Move would be amazing, but I don't think they'll do it, though it would be amazing)
Well all good PS2 games are wellcome to go Hd with a good price! (God of war hd was amazing)

+1 # hmmmm — fearlubu 2010-06-28 12:58

all i want is:

-Team Ico Collection
-MGS Collection (MGS2 substance and MGS3 subsistence....with both discs....-online?)
-KH1 and 2 final mixes and Re:CoM
-ZoE 1 and 2

that is all

# Kingdom Hearts FTW — Sgt Moo 2010-06-29 00:34

As long as they do HD remakes of KH1:FM RE:CoM and KH2:FM+ I'll buy it...even if they dont do the FM remakes I'll probably still buy it

# RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — The Shaman 2010-06-29 02:29

Nice !
So maybe i'll maybe find titles then i can't find at the stores at the time ! *_*

# RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — N.R. 2010-06-29 03:04

Yes! With a little luck I'll have my Jak and Dexter collection! (all 3 games + Jak X). IMHO Sony knows most gamers never bought the games they played on PS2 *hint hint* so this is a great opportunity for these people to replay their games, and they probably don't have to double dip either.

# RE: Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line? — FullFatMilkFTW 2010-06-29 19:20

I wouldn't mind seeing a MGS collection with 2,3 and possibly the gamecube remake the twin snakes being converted aswell. Also i can see sony releasing a twisted metal collection to launch just before the new twisted metal.

# FINALLY!!!! — Zach The K9 2010-09-14 21:12

i would want to see the Jak & daxter series.

And maybe the ratchet and clank series

Refresh comments list

Add comment

JComments

HOT GAMING NEWS | LATEST GAMING SEARCHES | FORUMS

QUICK JUMP DAILY DIGEST

Welcome to QJ.Net!

If you want your comments to go live without waiting for moderation, you need to be logged in. Being logged in has its benefits:

Logged in members do not wait for their comments to be approved.
Logged in members can create Profiles to be seen by other users.

So why wait? Create an account or login now! It's easy, quick, and free.

To get started, use the LOGIN boxes, or the REGISTER link below!

Want to learn more about the team who brings you the QJ news?

Read about them now!

HOT FLASH GAMES

QJ.NET Categories
• Apple • E3 • Featured Articles • Gadgets • Games for Windows • iPad • iPhone • MMORPG • Mobile • News • Nintendo 3DS • Nintendo DS • Opinions & Analysis	• Photography • PlayStation 3 • PoV • PS Vita • PSP • Rumors • Science • Site News • Tabula Rasa • Wii • Wii U • World of Warcraft • Xbox 360

Sitemap

Newest Downloads

05/22/2012 - 05/29/2012

RGLoader 0v290 Beta	05/27/2012
WiiMod 3.2	05/27/2012
WiiMC v1.2.7	05/25/2012
True Blue Firmeware v2.7	05/24/2012
3DS Video Converter v2.3	05/24/2012
Mobile Assault 1.8.2	05/24/2012
PSP Tools Alpha 0.1	05/22/2012
Newton War	05/22/2012
DaedalusX64 r766	05/22/2012
PSPMarble	05/22/2012
The Undead 4 - Nazi Zombies	05/21/2012
3DSExplorer v1.2.1	05/21/2012
J-Runner v0.2 Beta 275	05/19/2012
Priiloader 0.8 Beta 3	05/19/2012
Quake Rev PAK release 4	05/19/2012

Most Comments this Month
Sound Off: On Game Expirat..	(57)
Say Goodbye to the Xbox 36..	(30)
EA Blames iOS Rock Band Ex..	(28)
Flash0 Contents Of Vita's..	(27)
Sony Had a Rough Year; Vit..	(26)
PlayStation 3: Now Featuri..	(22)
Sound Off: Toughest Game C..	(20)
Apparently You Can Pre-Ord..	(19)
Love It or Hate It, It's A..	(16)
Pre-Order Generic Shooter..	(15)
PoV: This Collectors Editi..	(15)
You've Been Up in Arms Abo..	(15)
Metal Gear Solid For Vita..	(14)
PoV: Paid MMOs are Dead	(14)
PoV: You Are Wrong about C..	(14)
Get Off Xbox Live, You Ped..	(14)
This is Next Gen?	(14)
Stop Your Whining, Start C..	(13)
Diablo III Getting Mauled..	(12)
Pokemon Liquid Crystal! K..	(12)
OK, So Maybe Microsoft Can..	(12)
Does Microsoft Ever Have a..	(12)
Operation Raccoon City Pro..	(12)
Update: EA Drops Free BF3..	(11)
Max Payne 3 Will Eat Your..	(11)

Top Jumps this Month
Naruto Shippuden: Ul..	(161)
neur0n Knocks Out An..	(97)
Pokemon Liquid Cryst..	(90)
Bust Out Your PSP Fo..	(86)
PSP homebrew - LameC..	(65)
PSP Comics Reader v2..	(50)
Wii homebrew - WAD M..	(50)
PSP Homebrew: 6.xx P..	(43)
PSP Homebrew - PSPDi..	(41)
Hellcat Working On R..	(41)
PSP homebrew - DSonP..	(38)
neur0n Gives You Mor..	(37)
Sound Off: On Game E..	(34)
PSP GBA v1.2: Gamebo..	(33)
Latest Left 4 Dead 2..	(31)
Another CFW Goodie F..	(30)
GTA IV patch 1.0.6.0..	(29)
Download full Sid Me..	(28)
Sound Off: Should Ap..	(27)
Soywiz Releases PSP..	(27)
Homebrew - PSP/PS3 P..	(24)
DS homebrew game - S..	(21)
Brian Lara Internati..	(21)
Metal Gear Solid For..	(21)
PSP homebrew - Mario..	(20)

HOT GAMING NEWS TOPICS

Quick Jump Daily Digest

Sony prepping new 'Classics HD' line?

Related Stories:

Comments

Add comment

Newest Downloads