WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006

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WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 brings pro wrestling to the PlayStation Portable for the first time in the series. Developed by Yuke's and published by THQ, it mixes over-the-top brawling with new simulation elements. Players can use moves like the Buried Alive Casket match, where a wrestler is pummeled inside a casket until pinned. Two new stats, Stamina and Hardcore, adjust how each fighter endures punishment and recovers between moves. The momentum system shifts control based on who’s dominating, making matches feel more strategic than previous arcade-style entries. Split-screen modes let two players brawl on PS2 or PSP, with the handheld version adding USB link to connect both platforms. The PSP edition includes extra characters and features not found on PS2, like portable single-player modes. While it leans into realistic mechanics, the game still delivers the exaggerated drama and finishers fans expect. With over 100 wrestlers and modes spanning exhibition matches to career progression, it’s a solid entry for portable wrestling fans. Early reviews noted the PSP version’s slightly lower graphical detail compared to its console sibling but praised the added flexibility of playing on the go.