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How does the fan-made PSP port compare to official releases? Let’s break it down in a quick comparison table.
| Feature | PS3 / Xbox 360 | PS2 / Wii | PSP Fan Port | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Daytime frame rate | Solid 60 FPS | 30 FPS | 20-30 FPS (varies) | | Werehog combat depth | Full combo system | Scaled-down combos | Basic combos, fewer enemies | | Hub world size | Large, high NPC count | Medium | Small, minimal NPCs | | Load times | 2-4 seconds | 4-6 seconds | 6-10 seconds | | Resolution | 720p - 1080p | 480p | 272p (upscalable in PPSSPP) | | Cutscenes | Pre-rendered HD | In-engine | In-engine (low bitrate) |
Verdict: The PSP fan port is inferior to every official version. But it’s the only way to play Sonic Unleashed on a truly pocketable device (unless you use Steam Deck, which runs the PS3 version).
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