At first glance, the concept makes sense. The PSP (released in 2004-2005) was the first serious competitor to Nintendo’s iron grip on the handheld market, which had been dominated by the Game Boy line. With its stunning widescreen display, analog stick, and near-PS2-level graphics, the PSP seemed like a perfect machine for a platforming icon. Yet, if you search store shelves or official digital marketplaces, you will find exactly games titled Super Mario [Anything] for the PSP.
It might seem like a dream from a parallel universe, but playing Super Mario PlayStation Portable (PSP)
Platformers on PSP with Mario-like design