PSP Plus lets you play PSP games with your PS3 controller, eventually

Sony is bringing Sixaxis and Dual Shock 3 compatibility to the PSP, albeit in a very long-winded way. The new PSP Plus system announced at TGS 2008 will let you drop the PSP’s dodgy analogue button thing in favour of proper console controls.

Resistance: Retribution, the PSP version of the PS3 shooter franchise, looks like it will be the first to demonstrate the technology

We’re really not kidding when we say ‘long-winded’. Here’s what you’ll need: one copy of Resistance: Retribution, one copy of Resistance 2 for PS3, one PS3, a USB cable and A/V output cable. We assume that means it’ll only work with the PSP Slim and Light and the new PSP-3000.

Once all that’s hooked up you can play R:R through your big telly using a proper controller. If you’ve splashed out on a DS3, the rumble function even works.

However, now that you’re no longer squinting at a tiny screen and you’ve got the accurate controls of a proper console, you’ll have a significant advantage over the unfortunate Chimera. So R:R will automatically launch into Infected Mode, which disables aim assist and toughens up the game.

So, we’re wondering two things: 1) why is the PS3 even necessary other than to force you to buy Resistance 2, and 2) why you wouldn’t just play Resistance 2 if you already had a PS3 and the game running? Thoughts, anyone?

Out spring 2009| £TBC | PSP (via Kotaku)

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