PlayStation Store launch inventory revealed

Sony has outlined some of the downloadable content that will be available in Japan during the PlayStation 3 launch window. The strategy looks to closely mimic Microsoft's, albeit with fewer items than were available during the Xbox 360 launch. Strangely, Blast Factor is the only confirmed full-version e-Distribution title, but demos of flOw, Kazuo, Lemmings, "Puzzle" (working title) will be playable, along with a Ridge Racer 7 demo available on launch day. There were also be a free daily news download hosted by Sony mascot Toro the cat. Slim pickings, no?

A clump of downloadable PlayStation (One) titles should give the PlayStation Store grand opening a boost though, but remember, these games will only be playable on PSP at launch. PSP News has posted this list of initial titles (to be released in Japan):

• Bio Hazard Director's Cut (Resident Evil)

• BishiBashi Special

• Everyone's Golf 2

• Jumping Flash!

• Konami Antiques MSX Collection Vol.1

• Konami Antiques MSX Collection Vol.2

• Mister Driller

• Silent Bomber

• Tekken 2

Eurogamer also mentions Arc the Lad and notes that Sony plans to add roughly ten PlayStation titles to the PlayStation Store each month.