Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced updates to its PlayStation Store, including the debut of PS3 playable downloadable PS1 titles like
Tekken 2 and
WipeOut, and the original downloadable game
Super Rub a Dub.
The update marks the first time downloadable PlayStation titles will be fully playable on both the PS3 and PSP, with game-save sharing options to continue the same game both at home and on the go.
The first titles available, at $5.99 a piece, will be
2Xtreme, Crash Bandicoot, Destruction Derby, Jet Moto, Jumping Flash, MediEvil, Rally Cross, Syphon Filter, Tekken 2 and
WipeOut. Players who originally bought any of the titles for their PSP can re-downloaded the updated versions at no extra charge.
The PlayStation Store update also brings the North American debut of the original puzzle game
Super Rub a Dub for $6.99, where players tilt the Sixaxis controller to lead a rubber duck through a shark-filled tub to rescue a chain of bubble-encased ducklings.
The arcade classic
Gauntlet II is also being made available on the store for $4.99, as well as videos of upcoming Amiga shooter remake
Super Stardust HD, classic arcade release
Rampart, and a trailer for Midway's forthcoming shooter
BlackSite Area 51.
