Sony plans to start selling map packs for SOCOM 3 starting this March. The packs will sell for $5.99 each through your SOCOM 3 online account. The packs will include new maps and maps from previous versions of the game. The maps can be downloaded onto a PS2 harddrive, the PSP (using a Memory Stick), or a flash drive.

The first pack will include updated maps from SOCOM 2. After Hours, Last Bastion and Liberation have all been reworked to include new game types, respawn modes, day and night options and weapon customization.

A second and third map pack will be hitting in the next several months.

Purchase info for SOCOM 3 [Amazon]