I bought the PS3 last year mostly for the blue-ray player. Little did I know that this grandma would become a huge fan of LBP. I play with other SackBoys & Girls from all over the world. With over 1.6 million user created levels as of Dec 2009, the game has no end. But what to do when traveling? Now you can take LBP with you on your PSP.

This version does not have the depth and detail of the PS3 version, but the fun factor is still there. Great new levels, cool music, and portability rates 5 stars. Built on the smaller PSP platform, there is no multi-player function. You can still create your own levels and publish them to the web. You can download other player creations to your PSP and play them whenever & wherever you want (no need to be online). I found it much easier to create on the PSP than the PS3 as there are only 2 planes of play instead of 3 and you are only limited by your imagination.

I highly recommend LPB for the PSP and PS3. My grandkids have the WII, XBox and many games.. but it's LBP they want to play! So Santa is bringing it to them this Christmas. Now we will be able to explore new Sack Worlds and create our own levels together. They will also learn how to co-operate to make it through Sack Worlds, create their own costumes, decorate their pods (bedrooms), and play online with other Sack Kids. They will learn physics (and not even realize it).Bolts, winches, bombs, gas, elastics, string, stickers, stone, wood, glass are just a few items that are used to create levels (Video training included). This game is family fun at it's best and LBP for PSP just lets you take it on the road!

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We ordered this game (from a company in the amazon family, but not from Amazon themselves) and waited almost a month for it... we never got it and so can't tell you how fun or not the game is.

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The PS3's LittleBigPlanet was a game about unbridled creativity. Anything was possible, so long as you had the patience to glue it all together. LBP's younger brother for the PSP shares its title but is too often about compromise. While the charm, intricate level design and adorable Sackboys have survived the transition, much of what made the original special has been sent to the scrapheap.

LBP is a classic case of "can we/should we." From a technical standpoint, the game is a marvel. Just in case you're not up to speed on the PS3 predecessor - something you need to rectify immediately - LBP is a sidescrolling platformer that allows users to create their own levels from scratch and upload them online. Everything is customizable, from motion-sensing switches to lighting effects to enemy movement patterns. The PSP edition retains this exhaustive level editor and bustling online community. You can download user-made levels on the go, and for that alone, the guys at Studio Cambridge should be patted on the back. I just wish these new worlds had some texture.

More than a year after its release, LBP for the PS3 still pops off the screen. Everything looks and "feels" like its real-life equivalent. Sponges, wood, fruits and other inanimate objects all have the right textures, making it seem as if they were cobbled together to form the ultimate block fort. In other words, the presentation is integral to the experience. I understand that this would be asking too much of the PSP LBP, but the bland presentation is still a letdown. Where once there was the grain of wood and the slick sheen of glass there is now just flat, dull colors. Decals and knickknacks help, but the vibrancy of the source material is lost.

It also hurts that you can't rope in some buddies to "help" you complete the game. Multiplayer has been cut from the game completely, and while you can still share scores online, the world feels a little sparse without a few companions around to obnoxiously pull you into spiky pits.

Luckily, while Studio Cambridge's levels lack visual punch and team spirit, they're nearly as inventive as the original PS3 batch. They're inspired by world cultures ranging from the Australian Outback to a Hollywood set, and there are enough clever gimmicks packed into each to keep things interesting. Some levels feature a few too many fetch quests - dragging oil barrels in a desert oasis comes to mind - but you're guaranteed to find a few favorites.

Along the way, you may stumble a bit more often than what you're used to, as the LBP games feature multiple planes and floaty physics. Those problems are compounded with the smaller screen size. You'll find yourself getting your Sackfeet stuck in the environment because its harder to discern what's in the foreground and background. Thank goodness that the third plane was dropped.

Of course, the pack-in levels are well-designed and intricate, but what will ultimately determine whether or not this handheld DIY platformer retains its spot on my memory card is the online community. Amateur level designers have been entertaining me on the PS3 since last fall, but here...the jury's still out. All the tools are there, and I've already found winners, but few stand up well to the Cambridge creations. I'm also hoping that we see some of the console DLC that could add even more tools to the box - the paintball gun, water and dozens of new surfaces.

I'm a big fan of the franchise but torn on this particular entry. It's still cute, it's still ingenious and it's still fun, but the magic isn't quite there. The game is absolutely worth it if you don't own a PS3 or just can't get enough of the original (like me), but for everyone else, I suggest saving your money for the Pirates of the Caribbean pack and other add-ons for the big boy version.

--Reviewed by Justin Hemenway

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I pre-ordered this game, and received it the 17th.

I beat it the next day.

However, the game never ends, as you are always re-playing the levels, accessing things you couldn't before. And then the reason why I bought it. Making levels!

Anything is possible, with switches, gears, pistons, and multiple materials.

Overall, 5/5.

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I just got Little Big Planet a few days back. Let me tell you, this game is FUN! Plenty of puzzle-solving levels, incredible graphic details and an interesting little plot for the casual gamer. The game will definitely keep you busy for awhile. Oh, I forgot the best parts! First off, the game has a ton of downloadable content. New costumes and new levels are especially fun. Even downloadable user-created levels! This adds a whole new dimension to the game and a very large one at that. You can even create your own levels which adds a ton of more game time. In short, this is the perfect game for anyone of any age. It may come across as silly, but it really is fun and definitely worth a buy. Don't believe me? Go rent it. I bet you end up buying it!

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The game has everything for everyone. You will not be disapointed by purchasing. Hours of fun..

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Well, to be honest, I wasn't much of a fan of LBP on the PS3. I found it to be pretty boring - basically just an amped up platformer (like we don't have enough of those) with an inconsistent jumping mechanism and the ability to plaster the levels with useless stickers. I never had the time or patience to mess with the creation mechanism before I returned it...

But since there are just as few good games for the PSP as there is for the PS3, I decided to rent this title through a popular "by-mail" game rental system.

To start, I was greeted with the same, mind-numbingly boring introduction instructions by the same narrator who did the PS3 iteration. After 5 minutes of his "Whinnie the Pooh" paced narration, I skipped the rest of the instructions and set out to figure things out on my own.

LBP on the PSP seems to flow a little better than on the PS3. Perhaps it's the lack of the third-level of 2-D gameplay - it seems to make things a little easier to figure out and get around. However, the jumping mechanism is still just as inconsistent as it was on the full-sized console. A press-and-hold of the X button makes your character jump the highest possible distance. However, I can often reach varying heights depending on... ...well that's just it - I have no idea what it depends on. Sometimes I can just barely make it to a ledge, other times I am far short of the necessary height. Factor in motion in either direction, and things become even more random. Of course this often results in over-or-under jumping your little sackboy, missing your intended target while causing you to consider launching your PSP into near-Earth orbit...

For the first time I decided to explore the other side of LBP - building my own level. After just a few minutes of tinkering, I came up with a goal. I wanted to enter a level, use a switch to control the angle of a cannon, and use the cannon to blast away a pile of blocks obstructing the way. Nearly an hour later, I gave up in complete frustration. To begin with, I could find NO way to turn the cannon from left-facing to right-facing. So I reversed the level. Then, I added a three-way switch and figured out how to connect it to the cannon (after sitting through HORRIBLY boring instructions from the same narrator...) I made the connection and tested it, only to learn that the switch wasn't connected to the floor and thus slid all over the place when I tried to use it. I finally figured out how to build a block behind the switch and "bolt" the switch to it - which frankly I didn't want to do - but then the cannon would only lift to a 90'degree, horizontal angle, and yet would fire from some other angle... After deleting EVERYTHING and starting over again, I reached pretty much the same results, at which time I shut off the game, vowing never to bother trying again. In short, it's a cute idea, but you need WAY too much time to waste to figure it out.

This game is great for a rental, or perhaps the bargain bin. I opted for the former, and I feel like I got what I paid for. Back in the mail it goes!

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this game is amazing in all aspects. It is fun, addicting, it can be easy if you simply want to make it through the levels (though not always too easy!) or hard if you wish to collect all of the items (which is also sometimes fairly simple). I got lucky and bought this game on a sale on black friday, but for the rest of you, the only downside to this game is the price. It is well worth it though because this game is truely never ending. Once you complete the levels that come with the game you can go on the internet and download thousands of levels that other psp users make. Each level downloads in about 3 seconds and are just as fun as the levels that come with the game. You can also create your own levels and play them online! This game is just fantastic and I highly reccomend it to anyone who wants to get a kick out of their PSP again. FIVE STARS!

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THE BEST GAME ON THE PSP TRUST ME!!!!!!!! AMAZING AND GOOD MUSIC,GRAPHICS,AND GAMEPLAY YOU WILL RETURN TO THE GAME JUST TO FIND ALL THE LITTLE HIDDEN THINGS IN THE GAME 99/100 WHY NOT THAT OTHER PERCENT BECAUSE THE LOADING TIMES ON THIS GAME ARE ''iffy'' not the best! BUT AWESOME GAME ***** 5 STARS

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this game is very fun but has somne really anoying moments. i say stick to the ps3 version. and if you don't have a ps3 i say pass on this one.

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I have wanted to play Little Big Planet ever since I saw the ads on TV for the PS3 version. However, I don't have a PS3 and couldn't justify spending so much money to play just one game. (Also, when I game it's either on my PC or PSP) So naturally I was thrilled to find out they had come out with a PSP version, but first I decided to play the demo. After that I knew I had to have this game in one version or another. (UMD or download) I'm not really good at this type of game at all, which is why I normally stick with RPGs, but about a week and a half ago I decided to put some time aside and download LBP from the Playstation Store (which took about 2 hours, btw). I was happily surprised at how much fun it is. The controls are really simple, which is great for someone that doesn't have the best coordination. The puzzles are a lot of fun to figure out once you get used to a certain "rhythm." The graphics are nice, even on an old PSP system. The costumes are ultra cute, and the game-play is not so tedious that it gets frustrating like a lot of games do. I can't comment on the custom level building as I am still playing through the story mode. Overall, I'm very happy I decided to buy LBP (PSP). I hope there will be a sequel. <3

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WHAT A GREAT GAME! Sony really dropped the ball by quietly releasing this game with not that much marketing. This could possibly save the PSP; it's that great. This is my favorite PSP game that I have played. Sorry Kratos even better that God of War Chains of Olympus. This made a GREAT jump from the PS3 to the PSP and does not lose that much in the graphics either. Its still the great fun game that you fell in love with on the PS3 last year. Please note that all the levels are new to this version and not a rehash of the PS3 game. There is no multi-player mode. The PSP screen would be way too small. I am about halfway done with the game and savoring every moment. I don't want to complete it because its so great. Its a good game to play for long periods or short periods if you just want to complete a level or two. BUY THIS GAME. If you are think about buying a PSP now there is a reason.

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I am not a huge gamer when it comes to video games. I have my favorites to be sure, but it's a small group. I have had other handheld gaming systems and while I enjoyed them I grew tired of them because they were so limited and boring. The graphics weren't great, but then what could I expect? But now I have a reason to have another handheld gaming system... LITTLE BIG PLANET. My DIL introduced me to the game when I was visiting them in March. I'd never heard of it till then. Yes, I know not exactly cutting edge, am I? However, I was intrigued by the little Sackperson and the world they traveled in and when I got home from my trip (wish I'd had it on the trip for the many hours of flying I did) I bought it. I just love it. It may not be for everyone's tastes, but it is exactly the kind of game I like and it's so different from games I've played in the past and I love Stephen Fry's narration. I'm sure people watching me must wonder what I am giggling about. He is a hoot!

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This game takes the entertainment level of video games to a whole new level. It is as challenging as you want it to be which makes it great for a large range of age groups and abilities. If you don't have a PSP...buy it for the PS3. It is a beautiful game on the big screen as well.

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I enjoy this game very much, and would like to share a few pros and cons.

Pros

1. It's a pretty looking game with visuals resemble it's PS3 counterpart.

2. Fun and challenging puzzles for players that enjoy brain twisters.

3. Easy to pick up and play for all ages.

4. Users can crate content to share with other players online.

5. Good music!

Cons

1. Some levels have frustrating platforming that hurt the fun.

2. Sack person is a little small.

3. Long boot and loading time.

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