Official word from Sony PR is that the inner hardware of PSPgo units remains the same as the past two hardware revisions, apart from the obvious inclusion of a built-in 16GB flash storage device. But sometimes, as we’ve learned in the past, official word is not the end-all be-all. According to a recently published FCC filing, the PSPgo sports a CPU clocking in at 480MHz, a near 42 percent increase over the original clock speed of 333MHz. When was the last time an FCC spec sheet pulled a ruse on us? That’s a tough one. more »

This week’s PlayStation Store update is dominated by a trio of downloadable UMD legacy titles for the PSP, namely Capcom Classics Collection Remixed, Mind Quiz, and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials.

Over on the PS3 front is The Punisher: No Mercy, an exclusive PSN effort inspired by the legendary comic book series. In search of add-on content? A free limited edition Sacktue of Liberty costume for LittleBigPlanet went live today, just in time for July 4 festivities. As a bonus, it is completely free. Qore episode 14 also awaits, providing an inside look at Assassin’s Creed 2.

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Those longing for a blast from the past in portable form are in luck, Capcom announced today that it will begin releasing several of its UMD-based titles and PSOne classics on PSN throughout the coming months.

The very first of these titles is due out tomorrow, Capcom Classics Collection: Remixed. It is a collection of coin-op and arcade ports, twenty in all. Notable titles included are Bionic Commando, Street Fighter, and Magic Sword.

Additionally, Capcom has provided a comprehensive list detailing what to expect over the next few weeks. After an onslaught of requests from fans, survival horror classics Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis have been confirmed for a PSN release at long last. more »

This week’s PlayStation Store update is headlined by pipe-switching puzzler Droplitz. Joining that is a smorgasbord of PSP content, including UMD legacy titles Brothers in Arms D-Day, Chessmaster: The Art of Learning, Driver 76, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It’s safe to say Sony is starting early on ramping up this particular area of offerings before the October 1 debut of PSPgo, after which all PSP titles are to be released digitally, day and date with their retail counterpart.

Also making waves on the store this week is a playable demo of The BIGS 2 for PS3 and PSOne classic Mobile Light Force. Rounding out the selection is add-on content for High Velocity Bowling, LittleBigPlanet, and Disgaea 3.

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Sony has already begun to ramp up its content library on the PlayStation Network as of late, offering more PSOne classics as well as digitally converted UMDs on the PSP side of things. But what’s next? A yet-unnamed service that will interact with the backbone of PSN and extend to other areas of interest, such as TVs. more »

With the PSPgo on the horizon and a greater emphasis being placed on digital distribution, NIS America has decided to forgo the UMD format with retro-styled puzzler Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman!

Due out on July 16, the title will now be distributed in North America exclusively as a digital title through PSN. It’ll cost $19.99. NIS marketing rep Nao Zook said the move to abandon UMD was prompted by a positive response to the game’s demo, which is currently available on PSN.

In a press release filled with much-deserved gloating, Sony revealed today that recently re-released PSOne classic Final Fantasy VII shifted over 100,000 units on PlayStation Network in just two weeks, securing top honors for the most downloaded piece of content during the week of June 17. more »

In an ever so slightly surprising move, Rockstar Games today announced that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is heading to PSP this fall. Not a straight port, the PSP iteration is said to pack “an added graphical punch.” In addition to an expansion of story missions, featured are upscaled widescreen graphics, as well as enhanced lighting and animation to create an experience that will take “full advantage of the power of the PSP system.” more »

Canadian PS3 owners are finally unbound from the restriction of solely using credit cards to purchase offerings on the PlayStation Store, as Sony announces today that pre-paid PSN cards have made their belated debut in the region.

The cards are available in $20 and $50 denominations, which when redeemed add the total dollar amount to a user’s PSN account. To mark the initial rollout, cards can be purchased at EB Games and GameStop locations. Availability will extend to Best Buy, Future Shop, HMV, The Source by Circuit City and Rogers Plus retail stores over the next few months.

While this week’s PlayStation Store update is lacking in the “new” department, it stealthily makes up for this caveat with the inclusion of PSOne classic Metal Gear Solid.

Rounding things out is episode 13 of digital mag Qore, along with add-on content for MotorStorm Pacific Rift, Cross Edge, Guitar Hero World Tour, and Rock Band.

Additionally, UMD title Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 makes the jump to digital format. See the full listing past the break. more »