The PSP had a legendary run, and many of its titles are still praised today as some of the best games in Sony’s handheld history. But as technology advances, players are asking: why haven’t more PSP games been remastered for modern PlayStation consoles?

Titles like Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (which did recently receive a remake), Killzone: Liberation, and LocoRoco Midnight Carnival remain unique experiences that could shine even brighter with upgraded visuals, TUNAS4D refined controls, and widescreen support. These PSP games helped define what was possible on the go and deserve to be preserved for new audiences.

Remastering these classics wouldn’t just serve nostalgic fans — it would introduce some of the best games of the 2000s to a whole new generation of PlayStation players. The success of PSP titles on PlayStation Plus Premium shows there’s a strong appetite for portable classics on big screens.

With remakes and remasters becoming a growing trend, it’s time for Sony to revisit its portable past. PSP games aren’t just retro curiosities — they’re integral to PlayStation’s rich gaming legacy.

If you love freedom, discovery, and massive digital worlds to explore, PlayStation games have you covered. Across multiple generations, Sony has delivered some of the best games for fans of open-world adventures — from immersive RPGs to action-packed sandbox titles.

Games like Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Forbidden West, and Spider-Man 2 offer breathtaking landscapes and rewarding side content, along with gripping main stories. These PlayStation games have raised the bar for what an open-world experience can feel like — combining narrative depth with player freedom.

While open-world games weren’t common on the PSP due to hardware limitations, several titles like Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines managed to deliver expansive environments that impressed on a handheld scale. These PSP games gave players the freedom to roam, fight, and explore — in their pocket.