> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://idleweekend.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection Platforms: Where to Play It - URL: https://idleweekend.net/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection-platforms/ - Published: 2026-10-11T20:48:28.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-11T20:56:06.000Z - Description: The Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection is a PlayStation 3 release that bundles both Chronicles games. Here is what that means if you want to play it. - Author: Alex Morgan - Tags: Resident Evil, PlayStation 3, rail shooter, retro gaming, #gce-676a8245 Your Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection platform question has a short answer: the collection is a PlayStation 3 release [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net). It packages both Chronicles games into one set, so you do not need to track down each one separately [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net). The two games are Umbrella Chronicles and Darkside Chronicles. It also helps to read [Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection Walkthrough](https://idleweekend.net/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection-walkthrough/). If you own a PS3, that single release covers both games without a separate purchase for each [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net). Knowing that up front narrows your search to one platform. Because the collection is one release, the rest of this page can focus on how it compares with the original Wii games and where to buy it, rather than on which game is which. ## Which platforms carry the HD collection? The Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection is listed for PlayStation 3, so that is the console to look for if you want this release. [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net) Metacritic places the collection's critic reviews under PlayStation 3, and its score is based on 31 critic reviews. [\[2\]](https://www.metacritic.com/game/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection/?ref=idleweekend.net) That number matters because a score built on 31 reviews gives you a broader read than one or two opinions. The reviews link on the page points straight to the PlayStation 3 version. Seeing Capcom and PlayStation 3 together is a clear sign you have found the right release. Platform matters because the same franchise appears on several consoles, and each listing can be a different release. Picking the PS3 means you are playing the HD collection itself, not another console's version. For example, if you already own a PS3 and a TV to hook it to, you can start playing without buying new hardware. If you are deciding where to play, start with the platform you already own. The PS3 listing is the one that matters for this collection. ![Boxed video game cases line a bright retail store shelf, with price tags visible beneath the overhead lights.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=video%20game%20boxes%20on%20a%20store%20shelf%20under%20bright%20lights&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How does it relate to the original Wii games? ### Two original platforms Umbrella Chronicles was released on Wii and PlayStation 3, so the game has two original homes. [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net) That means the console you own decides which version makes the most sense for you. ### If you own a Wii If you already have a Wii, the original Wii release is a natural choice, since it is one of the two platforms the game came out on. [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net) You can play the game on the system you already use, without buying anything new. ### If you do not own a Wii If you do not own a Wii, the HD collection on PS3 is the version to look for. [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net) You do not need a Wii to play it, so the PlayStation 3 is your route into the game. For example, say you have a PS3 and a friend has a Wii. You can play the PS3 version on your own console and skip the need to borrow theirs. ![An older white game console with a motion remote sits beside a newer black console on a wooden entertainment center.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=older%20white%20game%20console%20beside%20newer%20black%20console&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## Where can you buy it digitally? Capcom announced the collection would be available from the PlayStation Store on June 26th. [\[3\]](https://news.capcomusa.com/lets/browse/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection-gets-release-date?ref=idleweekend.net) If you want a digital copy, that's the storefront to use, and you won't need a disc. The date is when the collection goes on sale, so a listing may not appear until that day. To find it, open the PlayStation Store on your PS3 and search for "Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection" by name. Open the listing, then read the price and the edition details before you add it to your cart. Make sure you're looking at the PS3 version, since the collection is listed for that platform. For the next step, see [Resident Evil Chronicles Unlockables and Secrets](https://idleweekend.net/resident-evil-chronicles-unlockables/). Check the current price and availability on the PlayStation Store before you buy. Prices and listings can change after an announcement, so the figure you saw in an earlier article or post may not match what the store shows at checkout. If the collection isn't in search results yet, come back on or after June 26th and try again. ## Which version should you pick? If you own a PlayStation 3, play the HD collection. Both Chronicles games are included on it for that console [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net), so you get the full set in one release. It is the simplest pick if you have a PS3 and want both games without hunting for older hardware. If you only have a Wii, look for the original Umbrella Chronicles release instead. Umbrella Chronicles came out on Wii, the console you already own [\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net). Start there, and if you pick up a PS3 later, the HD collection is waiting for you. ## Sources 1. [Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident%5FEvil:%5FThe%5FUmbrella%5FChronicles?ref=idleweekend.net) 2. [Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection Reviews - Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/game/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection/?ref=idleweekend.net) 3. [Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection Gets Release Date](https://news.capcomusa.com/lets/browse/resident-evil-chronicles-hd-collection-gets-release-date?ref=idleweekend.net)