Rockstar Games announced recently that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, currently a Nintendo DS exclusive, will be making its way to Sony PSP in retail and as a download from PSN this fall.

“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,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “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.”

The game has gotten stellar reviews across the board, and an overall positive reception by fans.  It makes sense that Rockstar would want to push this handheld GTA on the PSP platform as well, given the unexpectedly low sales despite via DS such high marks.

“Rockstar’s work with the GTA series has been an enormous part of the success of PlayStation platforms," said Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America.  “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.”