Capcom collects Power Stones

Enhanced versions of Dreamcast brawlers brought together for PSP release later this year.

A pair of oft-overlooked Dreamcast brawlers are getting a second chance at life later this year in the form of a portable compilation. Capcom today announced Power Stone Collection for the PSP, a one-two punch of Power Stone and Power Stone 2. The game is set for a North American release in the fourth quarter of 2006.

The Power Stone series of 3D fighters eschewed the dense layers of strategy one might find in a franchise like Virtua Fighter in favor of a more frantic, lighthearted take on the genre. One of the series' big selling points was its array of interactive environments, which sought to deliver the simple thrill of beating people up with whatever furniture was at hand. For Power Stone 2, Capcom upped the chaos inherent to the series' fights by adding four-player melees to the mix.

Capcom is promising a number of enhancements and revisions for both games, starting with ad hoc wireless multiplayer battles using just one copy of the game. Both titles will also feature a number of new weapons and a new camera system designed with the PSP in mind; players will be able to toggle between wide, close, and midrange views of the action in the middle of a fight.

There are also a number of game-specific enhancements included. The original Power Stone's roster will be joined by the four new characters from Power Stone 2, and the game's interface has also been overhauled with redesigned health bars and arrows on the radar screen indicating the location of loose power stones. For Power Stone 2, Capcom is including an adventure mode that retains the original's item creation mechanic with several new items added to the mix, and a Bomber Battle minigame that wasn't included in the Dreamcast version of the game.

For more on Power Stone Collection, check out GameSpot's full coverage of Capcom's Gamers' Day event.

85 Comments

  • Sleaves

    Posted Jun 17, 2006 12:02 pm PT

    It's about time!!! This caught me completely off guard!

  • Dman08

    Posted May 28, 2006 1:56 pm PT

    The Best Fighting game is finally getting some respect what more can I say I've played both and loved both

  • Mrdriller2K4

    Posted Feb 22, 2006 8:47 pm PT

    I love Power Stone, but I'm a bit worried of how this console brawler can transfer to the handheld. The controls arent really my biggest worries but it's still there. What I worry about is keeping track of all the mayhem on such a small screen. Maybe I'm just a bit blind but I got lost when it was on a 37" t.v.

  • i_love_my_ds

    Posted Feb 22, 2006 7:21 pm PT

    no match to SSB. also has anyone noticed how Capcom seems devoted to the PSP?

  • Dark-Messenger

    Posted Feb 22, 2006 4:08 pm PT

    Yesss, I'm glad that Power Stone is back. It was my favorite game for the DreamCast.

  • Rizhall456

    Posted Feb 21, 2006 10:59 pm PT

    i just hope these developers will remember that online on the psp exists. wheres the psp online love?????? definitely not with capcom T___T

  • DrSteele05

    Posted Feb 21, 2006 10:00 am PT

    Seeing this on Xbox and Xbox360 would be just a good look. I agree they should definitely try and make that happen.

  • zhuojloh

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 9:16 pm PT

    Damn i love this game... buy buy buy

  • adrianchan56

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 8:50 pm PT

    Powerstone deserves a sequel not a rehash of something old.

  • eltonwhite

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 6:40 pm PT

    I dont think that this is the right move for the PSP it is a great game but it is much more suited for Xbox live arcade. I hope that they can make that happen.

  • PowerBomb

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 3:41 pm PT

    Me and 3 other friends have been playing Power Stone 2 for the last 5 years straight. We found out stuff in that game that nobody has ever found out! If this game goes online...BEWARE!

  • Lazy_Viet

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 3:20 pm PT

    powerstone...was one of the best DC games...can't wait for it to come out for the PSP! im reserving my copy

  • NygiantsLT

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 2:37 pm PT

    omg omg omfg this is so sweet

  • Alik

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 11:22 am PT

    Seems like the only company making decent games for PSP is capcom, but one company alone wont sell me on a 250 dollar system, before the news the only game i was interested in was MMX, and i just played my friends and beat it in like an hour. Ghosts and goblins, and this game are good but no way ill buy a system that only has support from capcom, especially when theres still such great games on the DS

  • WolfSkill5544

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 9:46 am PT

    cool.

  • Mike_dl

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 8:24 am PT

    this is some very good news and would be even better if we could play online

  • alan-wake

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 7:58 am PT

    I am The biggest Power Stone fan And I am very excited For this game to come out. I still play Power Stone 1 and 2.

  • ufopuller

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 7:58 am PT

    Great job

  • Angel-Gamer

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 6:53 am PT

    Man I loved this game on the dreamcast and I know I will be getting it for the PSP now

  • nauman_97

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 6:25 am PT

    looks great

  • kingspam

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 5:10 am PT

    Multiplayer with ONE DISC!? New weapons? New/remixed modes? Sign me up!

  • ewjim

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 4:12 am PT

    It was not bad game, espesially for four playrs!

  • neoand12

    Posted Feb 20, 2006 1:10 am PT

    NICE AND SWEET

  • SoralinkGS

    Posted Feb 19, 2006 7:48 am PT

    what crap.....I know there is a fanbase for the game but come on CAPCOM! make a real game like I don't know.....POWERSTONE 3!?!?!? I mean I am sick of these remakes that cost $50. now if they release for say $20-$30....

  • hush404

    Posted Feb 19, 2006 6:14 am PT

    OMG! Capcom is bringing the PSP love huh? Dam! lol, this is awesome.

  • Jumbo120788

    Posted Feb 19, 2006 12:15 am PT

    yes powerstone is an awesome game

  • cocoxaero82

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 11:43 pm PT

    why not in PS2?

  • n8archer_XI

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 4:40 pm PT

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  • n8archer_XI

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 4:39 pm PT

    Capcom's version of SSBM??? ROXOR!!!

  • yayoyayo

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 3:33 pm PT

    woooooooooooooooot
    yes the psp is finnaly getting great games!

  • Strike009

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 2:22 pm PT

    okay, we are all tired of remakes. new games and innovative gameplay would be wonderful, but im not going to complain about this remake since the dreamcast had such a short life (but some great games) and i never got to play power stone 1 or 2. its not lke a GTA remake, or anything (thank God).

  • nick582003

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 1:55 pm PT

    Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.Why the PSP *cries*

  • ShadowedBlade

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 12:10 pm PT

    All i have to do is convince my friends to shell out £215 for a PSP and it'll happy days all round. hopefully this won't retail for £35 quid.

    I dunno what Capcom is up to with all the remakes, but whatever it is keep on doing it (a few original titles would be nice once in a while too)

  • southy787

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 11:13 am PT

    Finally some great games are making their way onto the PSP

  • fleasquire

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 9:36 am PT

    this is amazing!!!!!!!! but I think it would be better on the xbox live arcade, with online play and all that jazzz

  • teddy_3sax

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 8:41 am PT

    that's one more reason for me to actually look into getting a PSP

  • taminyhall2

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 4:39 am PT

    Great news! But I was hoping to see this collection on the PS2. I don't plan to buy a PSP.

  • yanyatkai

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 12:59 am PT

    Nice!!!

  • Killzone_Master

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 12:51 am PT

    OMG!! MUST GET POWER STONE!!!!!!!!!!! AND PSPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • jakeboudville

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 12:42 am PT

    sounds awesome

  • Sir-Marth

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 12:39 am PT

    Oh God YES I LOVE POWER STONE!!

  • Sociologist

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 12:13 am PT

    Too bad that it's not online (infrastructure mode). Oh well, I guess it's back to Luminees single player and SOCOM online...

  • drangel_jam

    Posted Feb 18, 2006 12:06 am PT

    best psp joint yet

  • maladude

    Posted Feb 17, 2006 10:09 pm PT

    OH MY F'N GOD!!!!! I love PS 1 AND 2 to death and ima go banana's wen this comes out.......this game was over looked like a mofo,but now its gonna get the reconigtion it deserves.....good job capcom......gooooood job..

  • ll_jun10r_ll

    Posted Feb 17, 2006 9:02 pm PT

    YES, F*** YES, THIS IS THE S*** i CANT WAIT FOR THIS YES, IM SO HAPPY, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST FIGHTING GAMES EVER, YES YES YES F*** YES

  • twix14

    Posted Feb 17, 2006 8:20 pm PT

    Ohhh...my god.
    Powerstone 2 is my favorite game ever.
    im crying while typing this cause im so happy.
    Now psp is must buy 4 me

  • victorbrou

    Posted Feb 17, 2006 7:02 pm PT

    thats so amazing loved powerstone on dreamcast!! this is sooo cool, never expected this could be on a handheld, love my PSP!!!! TY CAPCOM!!!!!!

  • supercrap1

    Posted Feb 17, 2006 6:48 pm PT

    Okay, now I REALLY REALLY have to get a PSP!

  • FuguNabe

    Posted Feb 17, 2006 6:43 pm PT

    I have no idea why they never released this gem on PS2 and X-box.... oh well, a good game on PSP? Wow indeed. Glad for it coz my PSP has been collecting dust while my DS is always being being carried around. something to pull it out after all this time for....

  • Ryan0_1

    Posted Feb 17, 2006 6:43 pm PT

    awesome

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