Rockstar have just announced that their previously Nintendo DS exclusive Grand Theft Auto title, GTA: Chinatown Wars, will be heading to Sony’s upcoming PSPgo as a downloadable title. Rockstar chief Sam Houser said in a press release:

“We’re proud to extend this truly unique handheld Grand Theft Auto experience to PSP and offer a downloadable version of Chinatown Wars for PSPgo.

“Rockstar Leeds has shown incredible talent in creating games that raise the bar in terms of depth and innovation on portables, and with Chinatown Wars we have a rich, fast-paced, and incredibly addictive entry into the series.”

President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Jack Tretton issued a statement of his own, saying: “Rockstar’s work with the GTA series has been an enormous part of the success of PlayStation platforms. We’re excited to welcome the critically acclaimed Chinatown Wars to the outstanding line-up of great games headed to the PSP platform this fall.”

GTA: Chinatown Wars is being built specifically for the PSP, with “upscaled widescreen graphics, enhanced lighting and animation,” and also includes all-new story missions, taking full advantage of the PSP.

El33tonline quite enjoyed GTA: Chinatown Wars on the DS, so this is definitely something to look forward to!