The game was ported to the PlayStation 3 not as a high-definition remaster, but often as a "PS2 Classic" wrapped in an emulator container for the PlayStation Network (PSN). This allowed the game to be played on the PS3 without the need for physical PS2 hardware. For many, downloading the is the only way to play the game today, as physical copies of the PS2 original can be prone to wear and tear, and the PS3 version offers the convenience of digital storage.