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Kingdom Hearts On PSP Isn't Downloadable
Are you a PSP Go owner hoping to play Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep? Well, you're out of luck. Square Enix has confirmed that the title won't be available for download, meaning that you need a PSP model that actually plays UMDs.
In a comment to IGN, a Square Enix representative confirmed that the company "currently has no plans to release Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep through the PlayStation Store."
Considering that this title is one of only a few high-profile releases for Sony's handheld this year, it seems strange to limit the potential audience by neglecting a downloadable version. On the other hand, I may be overestimating the number of people who own a PSP Go.
As a side note: While you won't have to worry about having enough space to download Kingdom Hearts, you should still keep an eye on your memory card space. If you want to play the game at its best, you'll need to install about 600 MB of data. It seems like a hefty requirement, but in my experience, hardcore Kingdom Hearts fans are willing to put up with a lot of things that don't make sense.
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