I was not aware that the PS3 version gave you unlimited continues. That is kind of what SNK did with their home "ports" for the Neo Geo. Kind of ruins the fun if you ask me. Course, with SNK, if you are spending $200+ for a game, I better damn well be able to continue as much as I want. Not so much for a $10, or so, PSN version of an arcade game. Not sure why it is different but it just feels like it should be different.