Jak and Daxter PS2 Classics Coming to PS4 Later This Year

Experience the incredible exploits of Jak and Daxter as the duo sets out to explore ancient lands while they try to unravel the mysteries of the Precursors. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II, Jak 3, and Jak X: Combat Racing will be available on PS4 via download on the PS Store later this year.

[Nyxus]

Wow, this came out of nowhere! Awesome games, even Jak X is a lot of fun.

[Abash]

Now we just need a Jak 4

[rivaldoo777]

Sucker punch is making it !!!

I hope. . .

[Nitrowolf2]

I really want 4 to happen, come on Sony Jak and Daxter has become the new Crash game in a sense of wanting a new one lol

[nucky64]

jak 4, demon souls 2 and a new syphon filter!

[leahcim]

yes please!!

[bouzebbal]

we have the same collection on PS3 and vita, except Jak-X.
don't see the point of re-re-releasing this, tbh.
i'm skipping..

[Deep-throat]

Do those emulated games support 16:9 aspect ratio?

[Nyxus]

They're 1080p, so yes.

[InactiveUser]

1080p has nothing to do with aspect ratio. It could still be 4:3, 1440x1080.. p just means progressive scan (the lines are refreshed in order 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.) and opposed to i, interlaced (the lines being refreshed alternating odds and evens 1, 3, 5, etc. then 2, 4, 6, etc. and repeat).

GTA:San Andreas emulated on PS4 is supposedly just 1280 x 896 according to DigitalFoundry. The PS3 remasters are likely still the definitive versions besides Jak X:Combat Racing, which I'm pretty sure wasn't remastered with the 3 main titles. GTA:SA is apparently best on PS4 emulation, because the PS3 remaster has no anti-aliasing, no haze effect masking the ugly bits, and no orange glow to the atmosphere. I don't think the Jak remasters had issues like this.. just saying if you're a Jak fan and want the best version, compare these PS4 emulated PS2 versions with the PS3 remastered versions.

[XanderZane]

So wait a minute, this isn't a remastered collectors edition of all 4 games for $49.99 on the PS4? We literally have to rebuy each game separately and there is no changes to the games at all? Not really excited for this. They could have done much, much better.

[VincentCastle]

it's going to be 15 each i guess, like all the other ones. Plus. ps2 classics go on sale so many times, i bought rogue galaxy, dark cloud 2, dark cloud and arc the lad for about 5 pounds each.

[TheUndertaker85]

@VincentCastle: That'd still leave you shafted.

$15 each multiplied by four titles is $60
Remasters tend to go for $40 - $50 then include enhancements. PS2 Classics aren't enhanced.

[XanderZane]

@VincentCastle
You did the same thing I did. I got both Dark Cloud games for like $8 each and Rogue Galaxy for the same price. I couldn't resist, even though I own Rogue Galaxy and the first Dark Cloud. Unfortunately those games are buried in a footlocker in my basement.

The reason I mentioned Jax & Daxter Remaster collection is because we are getting Crash Remastered Collection and we already got Uncharted Trilogy Collection. So why not do the same for Jax & Daxter?

[nogoodusernamesleft]

this is amazing decade old games are awesome but there is 1 requirement, it needed the Sony logo stamped on it somewhere

[MilkMan]

Please bring parts 1,2,3 and the Jax X
I loved these games.

[BlaqMagiq1]

Uh... they're all in the description.

[MilkMan]

Only saw the trailer but thanks.

[zivtheawesome]

sounds good to me

[Orionsangel]

If you own Jak & Daxter on PS3 shouldn't we get it free on PS4? The Game Journey did that and it was awesome of them! I don't wanna rebuy a game I already bought.

[Liqu1d]

Not the same situation. Journey PS4 was a port of the PS3 version, J&D PS2 Classics are just emulated PS2 games whereas the PS3 collection was a remaster.

[Orionsangel]

I thought it was HD remastered for PS3?

[andrewsquall]

Yeah its pretty obvious it won't be free for us in this situation. Even when Rockstars games were all brought over (by Rockstar) to the "PS2 HD Classics for PS4" range, it didn't matter if you already purchased the DIGITAL "PS2 Classics for PS3" versions of these games. You still had to pay for them again.

[_-EDMIX-_]

You don't have to pay for anything you don't want to and to my understanding when did the PlayStation 3 versions of those games run 1080p 60 frames and have trophies? Because that doesn't sound like the same thing so I don't know where this "again" is coming from.

That's like saying if Titanic comes out on Blu-ray that they're forcing you to buy it again yet disregarding that your VHS version is not in 1080p.

So why did you ignore the restoration? Do you not understand that such a thing comes at a cost?

[TheUndertaker85]

The PS2 Classics version was removed from both the PlayStation and Xbox stores. They were replaced by a 720p trophy/achievement product ported from iOS which was ported from the PS2 version then reworked for 720 plus achievements.

The iOS version then went to Xbox Live then finally to PSN. These versions required a purchase even if the PS2 Classics version or Xbox Arcade version were purchased and offered no discount.

What's really happened is this:
People bought the early version which is pretty vanilla PS2 version.
Rockstar then released a "720p" achievement enabled version on iOS. One of the first mobile platforms for the game. People didn't mind buying it because it was upgraded and made to work on mobile where it wasn't before.
Rockstar then removed the early vanilla version from PSN & Xbox Live.
Later Rockstar ported the iOS version containing "720p" and achievements to Xbox Live. People who bought the previous are not entitled to a discount or free download for the replacement.
Rockstar again later ported the iOS version to PS3 containing "720p" and trophies. Same deal. No discount or free download.
Then Rockstar ported it to PS4 containing "1080p" and the same trophies.

This is even in the description of GTA San Andreas on the PlayStation Store:
"This title has been converted from the original PlayStation®2 version to the PS4™ system. Consequently, there may be times where the title plays differently from the PlayStation®2 version, or where some features may not function properly. This version does not support PlayStation®2 peripherals, therefore some functionality may not be available."
https://store.playstation.c...

[SoulMikeY]

You don't have to rebuy it, play it on what you bought it for. If you want to play it on something new, you buy it on something new.

Please don't start this shit again guys...

[TheUndertaker85]

https://store.playstation.c...

Just saying. Sony wanted to champion it at one point. They themselves pointed out that it's lame to pay for a one to one product numerous times.

[TheUndertaker85]

Doubtful. GTA San Andreas came to PS4 in the same fashion but didn't cross with any other console purchases like the PS2 Classics version or PS3 version.

Most PS2 Classic versions available on PS4 also don't offer a free version on PS4 with a purchase on PS3 nor a discount.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Not necessarily because technically speaking it's not even the same thing to my understanding the PlayStation 4 version is 60 frames 1080p with trophies.

That's like saying if you bought Resident Evil 4 on Playstation 2 you should get resin Evil 4 on Playstation 3 for free and completely ignore the differences.

Do you also expect to get the DVD version for free just because you own the VHS version? So who's paying for the restoration?

[TheUndertaker85]

You do get the digital version free most times now, even with flat out DVDs offering similar to the same content and quality.

Sony themselves have also offered "free upgrade" after a previous version was made offering increased visuals, support, and even DLC.

Journey did.
Flower did.
Hustle Kings did.
Many others also did.

[_-EDMIX-_]

@TheUn-except none of those are Restorations.

[TheUndertaker85]

By the definition of restoration they are.

Product made at its base on an older console then upgraded further for PS4.

I'd also point out that PS2 Classics are only slightly altered products made to run on a newer machine with slight enhancements being performed by the console itself. If those other products don't fall in line with "restoration" while much of the same process goes to the two, one actually requiring more work by far than the other. PS2 Classics are simple. Input into a conversion program that we know exists as it's made in house by Sony for this exact process even dating back to PS3 and how they handled PS2 Classics there as well. I'd bet my last dollar it's much harder, costly, and time consuming to upgrade your product for PS4 than it is to do these Classics. Hell. Sony and other developers have even admitted to this much.

One is spending money and time to upgrade their product to bring it closer to the PS4 age from an older age then not asking for more money while the other lets a program do the work with next to no upgrades from the original version but they want your money and deserve it more? So much so that your only option is to buy at the same price if not more than what you did before merely for it running on PS4?

I'd support the guys offering more and asking for less any day over the guys offering less or more of the same then asking for more.

[_-EDMIX-_]

https://www.merriam-webster...

[TheUndertaker85]

Hey thanks for the definition but...

Look at C. Says what I did. 🙂 2 also does.

"c : a restoring to an unimpaired or improved condition the restoration of a painting"

"2 : something that is restored; especially : a representation or reconstruction of the original form (as of a fossil or a building)"

So yes, the PS4 product is a reconstruction of the PS2 version, the reconstruction being done by a program rather than developer. Just like the titles listed above are reconstructed to work on PS4 rather than the hardware it was originally intended for.

[Pancit_Canton]

I would be happy for a new Jak & Daxter game. They should do what insomniac did with the Rachet & Clank

[Liqu1d]

I agree. I'm sure there's a studio out there that are willing and capable of handling the IP.

[Tussin187]

Read my mind.

[dohji]

Awesome sauce. Most excited for Jak X since it's the only one I don't own currently.

[EazyC]

Why are Sony so tentative with the PS2 Classics stuff? They should just release as much of the (good bits) of the catalogue as they can!

[andrewsquall]

Its quite shocking. People complain that you are being charged again but that is your choice. However it ISN'T your choice when they won't release any of the damn games. The Getaway 1 and 2, Jak and Daxter The Lost Legacy, Gran Turismo 3 and 4, every single PSP game that was ported later to PS2 like Syphon Filter Dark Mirror, Motorstorm Arctic Edge or R&C Size Matters.
Its quite pitiful when the owner of the console won't even bring THEIR classics over. I mean it makes you easily forgive Konami for not bringing Silent Hill Origins or Shattered Memories over when Sony won't even bring their catalogue.

[EazyC]

So true. I'd pay €12, for convenience and trophies to be honest -- and you're right, it should be up to our own discretion whether we want to pay or not.

[Yui_Suzumiya]

I'd die for Silent Hill: Shattered Memories on PS4. It's my favorite Silent Hill next to 2 and 3.

[starboy11]

Jak X is coming to PS4! Man, that's incredible

[PlayableGamez-]

Finally something worth picking up from PS2 classics on PS4.
Thought they forgot about it.
Lets go!

[feraldrgn]

Kind of pointless when you have the HD collection, unless it's significantly chaper.

[Dark_Knightmare2]

According to eurogamer it's not since these will look better than the hd collection

[feraldrgn]

Oh, if they look better (& run the same or better too), then yeah that's worth a purchase.

[j_shorty2]

What about The Lost Frontier? It may not have been a great game, average at best, but it would still be highly appreciated.

[Rangerman1208]

Wow, never played Jak X. Heard some good things about the game, especially since unlike the trilogy, it didn't get remastered for the PS3.

[Bronxs15]

This should get the same remake treatment the original ratchet and clank got. Then I'd be excited.

[omarja1405]

If only the Vita could play PS2 Classics.

[Ron_Danger]

Technically it can... I almost exclusively remote played and platinum trophied Dark Cloud on my Vita.

[MasterCornholio]

Cool.

But I would like to see Daxter as well.

[fenome]

Awesome news, these are great games!

[zaherdab]

these were already remastered for ps3! why go a step backwards for the ps4 ?

[Ron_Danger]

Same argument as always: it's for die hard fans and people who haven't played it.

[zaherdab]

Same argument as always ? what does that even mean ?
They can just re-release the HD collection and would cost probably less then re-selling ps2 versions with worse graphics.
I loved all 3 on ps2 and got the collection on ps3 and would not want to go back the original ps2 versions even if i am a "Die hard fan"

[FallenAngel1984]

Jak X wasn't in that collection

[Dark_Knightmare2]

Actually these will look better according to eurogamer

[zaherdab]

the original Jak wasn't even widescreen

[S2Killinit]

These were great werent they?

[ninsigma]

This franchise is one of my all time favorite gaming franchises. Absolutely loved each of the mainline titles. Never played Jak X so I may just pick it up!

[GamingGod72]

Hopefully this opens the flood gates to all first party PS2 games on PS4. God of War 2, Shadow of the Colossus, Sly 2. Can't wait.

[Elda]

Never played any of the Jax & Daxter games if the price is cheap & I'm in a drought of games to play I may purchase it.

[Tross]

That's good, but the PS3 and Vita already have an HD collection for this series. They could port that over, unless they're really just trying for a money grab as it will cost more to buy all of the PS4 ports of the game and there's no physical option. At least we'll be getting Jak X, so that's worth looking forward to as I don't think that was available before on any previous system...aside from the PS2 itself of course.

[zaherdab]

Watch out it seems you have the "same argument as always" too ... someone around here doesn't like you to have an argument apparently

[Tross]

Yeah, clearly. I mean, it's good that the games will be available on the PS4, and they more than justify the price tag IMHO, but I got the PS3 collection a long time ago for $20 for all three games, trophies included. I think someone thinks I'm implying the PS4 ports are a bad idea. I think it's great, but dat inflation...

[zaherdab]

Yea, I would've personally prefered they ported the ps3 collection over to ps4 it had remastering work done ... these direct ps2 port only have resolutions bumps but not texture reworks so i doubt they would look as good. anyway can't complain about something i won't buy whoever ends up being it will have a blast !

[PS3gamer4life]

But no socom 2or 3 come on sony

[Tussin187]

These games don't have MP so Socom would be out of the question unless Sony decides to put up servers for the game and support. Easier said than done.

[Tross]

Maybe, but one thing I give PS4 ports is that they're not just straight ports. It's possible, just not likely as there also needs to be a market for playing old Socom games online vs. a modern CoD game.

[Skankinruby]

Pretty stoked, never played these

[Yohshida]

Now give me Spyro PS1 Remasters please!

[FallenAngel1984]

If Activision is up for it

[gangsta_red]

PS2 classics playable on PS4, that is a pretty awesome thing to have.

Hopefully Sony can bring more PS2 classic games to PS4. Would love to see some more old classics games from the PS2 library released for PS4. Vagrant Story, Legend of Dragoon just to name a few I wouldn't mind revisiting and playing on PS4.

[Chaosdreams]

I have the remaster for ps3. But Jak X is a nice addition. Loved that one.

[MAULxx]

I'll stick with my Remastered Collection on PS3.

[Darkfist_Flames]

They need to bring Ratchet & Clank ps2 and ps3 to ps4 for those who loved R&C(ps4)

[zaherdab]

The remake for ps4 was epic ! i put off playing for a while but when i came back i couldn't stop! amazing and addictive

[FallenAngel1984]

I can finally get to play Jak X

[AnubisG]

I liked the first Jak & Daxter game back in the day. But could never get into 2 and 3. Also tried on the PS3 but same thing. Maybe now on the PS4! 😊

[NapalmSanctuary]

Now we need Ace Combat 4, 5, and Zero, DMC 1&3, Tenchu WoH, Secret Weapons Over Normandy, Okami, some Armored Core games from the ps2 and we might be getting somewhere.

[Hardiman]

I'm getting these only played a little of part one.

[Inzo]

Is it also getting the remake treatment that Ratchet got?

[PhoenixUp]

It's funny to see so many people excited for this, but many of those same people will be the ones who act like backwards compatibility doesn't matter