Lara's date with PSP announced

Tomb Raider: Legend for Sony's handheld will be released later this month; exclusive PSP content includes multiplayer, skins, wallpaper.

Lara Croft's latest adventure has already raided consoles in both the US and UK, but her exploration of American handhelds begins later this month. Tomb Raider: Legend for the PlayStation Portable hits North America on June 21; the game was released in the UK on June 9.

The PSP version is a port of the PlayStation 2 version, with some features exclusive to Sony's handheld. Taking advantage of the PSP's Wi-Fi functions, this version will have three multiplayer modes that feature "multiplayer racing, fast-paced head-to-head treasure hunts, and extreme obstacle courses." Tomb raidin' PSPs will also get new skins for Ms. Croft, image galleries, wallpapers, and exclusive songs on the game's soundtrack.

Tomb Raider: Legend is also headed to Nintendo's DS and Game Boy Advance later this year. For more information on the game, check out GameSpot's preview of the PSP version, or dig up the PlayStation 2 review.

52 Comments

  • theKSMM

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 9:11 pm PT

    You people complaining about needing all new content in your PSP version have no idea how the industry works, do you? Opening this franchise up to more platforms is a great move by Eidos that will expose Tomb Raider to a whole new legion of fans. Plus, I like the option of being able to choose what platform I want to use for a specific game. A game that only takes a few hours sounds like a perfect fit for a portable conversion.

  • Haku_Ryushi

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 5:41 am PT

    No it doesnt look like a must buy, but it is interesting......
    oh yeah and the late version for America, they added more stuff, so HAHA to u nature elf

  • nature-elf

    Posted Jun 15, 2006 5:35 am PT

    PSP Tomb Raider Legend has come out in my country...now savving up....whats the deal with releasing it so late in America

  • jrricky

    Posted Jun 14, 2006 4:51 pm PT

    its not online, they said 'taking advantage of psps wifi capabilities", not an online mulitplayer mode. Doubt anyone will be able to find another person to play the multiplayer mode though.

  • Hellisunreal

    Posted Jun 14, 2006 10:10 am PT

    COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Pastehunter

    Posted Jun 14, 2006 9:09 am PT

    Il buy it , and all you out there , whom aint like it , just dont buy it .

  • Mcortijo01

    Posted Jun 14, 2006 7:48 am PT

    I never bought the console version of this game so it would be perfect for the PSP.

  • usaokay

    Posted Jun 14, 2006 6:37 am PT

    Lara is having a date with the PSP. Call me PSP from now on.

  • Hassan05

    Posted Jun 14, 2006 4:50 am PT

    oh yeah hot lara coming on psp with extra features.this is awsome

  • ymcop

    Posted Jun 14, 2006 4:01 am PT

    I like Lara, but the PSP ? No! But good luck MY girl !

  • EddyG0RD0

    Posted Jun 14, 2006 3:34 am PT

    Niice.
    Multiplayer?
    Im getting it.

  • nemes1s3000

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 11:57 pm PT

    GoCart Croft.

  • LordGamer0001

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 10:23 pm PT

    dont think it will be that great for psp.

  • Maui00

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 7:32 pm PT

    multiplayer mode? Sounds good

  • nintendorocks

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 7:31 pm PT

    Just on the horizon. Online sounds really interesting. Finally, a port I'm excited about.

  • rynmls

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 7:28 pm PT

    i hope this game will be more good than the consoles...

  • VanGriffin

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 7:16 pm PT

    I dont own the newest consoles, at least until PS3 drops a notch in price next year.
    But i enjoy the PSP for when I'm not on a PC or watching TV. And is great whn your away from home. Been a Lara Croft fan since the Original, so a PSP with some nice nice touches for the Portable rocks. Ans Juanfraino, yer missin out, man

  • rbarahona

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 6:50 pm PT

    This should be an interesting game. If they can make good use of the PSP capabilities, then the game will be awesome!!! It's good to read that Eidos is bringing the game to more platforms.

  • Killagorilla27

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 6:40 pm PT

    yay...another watered down port for us PSP owners...thanks guys....
    at least the character models look nice enough.

  • tha_1for_u

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 5:50 pm PT

    im sure the loading time will be crazy the game is garbage anyway
    6 hours lol

  • Teoballto

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 5:00 pm PT

    This is out in europe now.
    I find it impressive that they actually got the whole game on to a UMD, nothing has been ripped out. and it looks quite good.

    The bad thing is that it's just a bad port, the framerate really sucks, sometimes it's just like playing Myst.
    since you only have one analog stick the controls also suck. they are really unprecise.

    That's my 2 cents

  • MiDiD24

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 4:49 pm PT

    too bad she is missing out a second analog stick

  • KIELW93

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 4:20 pm PT

    Yay, another PSP console port...just what my PSP library needs I'm sure SOMEBODY out there will like it though.

  • Maquis_UK

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 4:09 pm PT

    the upcoming GameCube version is enhanced above the other consoles. just FYI, Lara fans

  • hionspeed64

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 3:50 pm PT

    hmmm skins...eh

  • gamerchikrpg

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 3:46 pm PT

    i'm very excited for.....crappy controls.

  • lakai0rdie

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 3:24 pm PT

    Obstacle courses in the old Tomb Raider were always fun to do. I haven't played this version, but an old butler sure would be awesome, or even just the mansion. I hope the old ones are released for the PS1 PSP emulator.

  • OtterX

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 3:20 pm PT

    I would have rather seen them put Tomb Raider 1, 2, and 3 in a collection on one UMD.... but definately not a port of the new Legend, because i just finished playing it and beating it. I was already mad at myself for paying $50 for such a short game the first time... I'm definately not going to make that mistake again with this PSP port.

  • EvanO_O

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 3:11 pm PT

    Meh, a dumbed down port. This will in no way exceed the console, nor will it provide it's own unique experience considering it will play remotely like the PS2 version.

  • mccoy26

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 2:48 pm PT

    Wonder if it will have a "nude code". HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

  • grnidbandit

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 2:08 pm PT

    comthitnuong
    psp wasnt made for shooters

    Sounds like you dont even own a PSP, because if you did you would have never said that, look at SOCOM, and syphon filter

  • comthitnuong

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 1:54 pm PT

    psp wasnt made for shooters

  • ranglah33

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 1:53 pm PT

    Can it be called a port if it comes out less than two months later? I just assume that they would've liked to release alongside the other versions (in fact, it was originally slated to come out a week or two after the others), but were unable to do so because they had to tweak the game a little more, which is understandable when translating to a handheld. I can see how no one would buy it if they own(ed) a console or PC version. But for those who don't have the console versions, it may be a good option. So for any of you complaining and wishing it would be a new TR game.....screw that! That seems a bit excessive.

  • Fallout_red

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 1:21 pm PT

    Isn't it a little too late to release PSP version?

  • B-bad

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 1:06 pm PT

    maybe worth a look. an original game even if it was just a side story would of been nicer.

  • sgtsaville

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 1:02 pm PT

    finally!

  • HarlockJC

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:58 pm PT

    I think the game took maybe 6 hours. I still don't understand why someone would buy a port, but a hey if you want a slimed down version go ahead.

  • ubj007

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:56 pm PT

    Good news.

  • AlexJ-

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:48 pm PT

    Not to interested in PSP ports, but nonetheless I could see PSP owners picking this up.

  • correster

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:44 pm PT

    cant wait!!! i really hope that this game is good!!!

  • Agreb91

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:18 pm PT

    I didnt play the console ones, and this one looks like a game PSP owners should try out

  • gnbfd

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:17 pm PT

    Everyone loves their wallpapers.

  • blackIceJoe

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:12 pm PT

    I rented it for my 360 and liked it I might want to go out and try it also on my PSP.I also can't wait until the next Lara Croft game comes out.THat being the 10 anniversary one.With a couple of old games in one with a couple of other goodies too.That one will only be on the PSP and I for one am looking forward to that one more but this is good too.

  • SNKrock

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:10 pm PT

    they did add multiplayer.

    A new game of some kind would have been better seeing as how it wasnt going to release around the console versions. I wont buy UMD movies over cus I already own em on DVD, and this isnt any better.

  • flintgijoe

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:10 pm PT

    Well, the more games for PSP the better I guess. Dosn't seem like a must buy.

  • juanfraino

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:09 pm PT

    dont have a psp. so dont really care for now.

  • samuelnoir

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:08 pm PT

    Maybe they could have added a co-oop mode (am I asking too much?)

  • megaunit

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:05 pm PT

    Its funny how they say the word exclusive so much like its gonna make a difference if we will buy it or not, these people need to step up their game and make like a whole new tomb raider for PSP and stop being lazy, I could see if they added online multiplayer modes or something and some new story lines.

  • Reetesh

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:04 pm PT

    Racing with laracroft??? seems funny. Anyways better be nice game(since its not a direct port and all)

  • NeoJedi

    Posted Jun 13, 2006 12:01 pm PT

    This game was pretty good on the XBox, finished it in no time though. The PSP version is not worth getting, since the multiplayer modes announced seem to be quite dull.

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