Capcom Unleashes Mutliplayer Goodness on the PSP

The first two Power Stones the ill-fated Dreamcast were two of the most addictive, well-produced multiplayer games of all time. Perfect pick up and play games, you could sit down and play either one for a few minutes or a few hours at a time. It only makes sense that Capcom is releasing both these games in one awesome collection onto the PSP.

Titled ‘Power Stone Collection’, it includes both highly overlooked stones, erm, gems, onto one UMD game disc. Not only that, but both games will include new enchantments, such as the ability to use characters from Power Stone 2 in Power Stone 2. Also, a new camera more fit for the PSP will be another enhancement, and a previously unreleased ‘Bomber Battle’ mini-game will be thrown into the mix as well. Multiplayer action will also play a large role in this version as well. You’ll be able to compete in battles through ad hoc wireless multiplayer using just one copy of the game.

Of course, many would argue that a full-blown Power Stone onto the PSP would be better (including me), but after months of mediocre software and lame UMD movies on the PSP, this should be a time for people who dropped $250 big ones on Sony’s black handheld to rejoice. Power Stone Collection for the PSP is set for a Fall 2006 North American release.

Now, where’s Power Stone DS, Capcom?! The DS’s two screens would make for some exciting and unique battle, and Wi-Fi play would be icing on the cake. Maybe sometime down the road Capcom will consider this, but for now, nothings been announced.