THQ confirms Saints Row for PS3

Saints Row has been confirmed for release on the PlayStation 3 in the spring.

THQ has today announced that its critically acclaimed original next-gen property Saints Row is heading to the PlayStation 3 in the spring. Having debuted on the Xbox 360, Volition's sandbox action title will be the first of its kind on the PlayStation 3.

"Saints Row has established itself as one of the most successful original properties in next generation gaming, and we're excited to bring the groundbreaking experience to PlayStation 3 system fans worldwide," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. "Bringing the open-world genre to the PlayStation 3 system for the first time will help grow the Saints Row fan base and expand the open-world online community."

The game will also offer online game modes over the PlayStation Network, although details have not been released.

For more information on the game check out Pro-G's Xbox 360 Saints Row review.