PSP God of War Entertainment Pack - Red

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Product Features

• The all-new PSP – lighter, slimmer and more portable than ever
• Play any of more than 360 games anytime, anywhere on the dazzling, 4.3” widescreen LCD
• Listen to music, watch movies, check the Internet, watch live and recorded TV, and jam to Internet Radio
• Access your PLAYSTATION 3 content while on the go
• Talk all you want to PSP owners around the world with Skype

Product Details

• Our recommended age: 17 - 20 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 0 months and up
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0014WMFHY
• Item Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 3, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,189 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

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Product Description

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The Limited Edition God of War PSP Entertainment Pack - Red includes: the limited edition, lighter, slimmer red PSP with Kratos art on its reverse side, a copy of God of War: Chains of Olympus for PSP and a copy of the hit movie Superbad in UMD format for play on your new red PSP. Play thrilling games, movies, music, connect to the Internet, watch live and recorded TV, communicate with Skype, jam to Internet radio and more on dazzling wide-screen LCD.

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God of War: Chains of Olympus:

Before he waged war on the gods...he was forced to serve them

The third game in the God of War franchise, God of War: Chains of Olympus for PlayStation Portable is a prequel to the first two games in the series published for PlayStation 2, and true the high standards of God of War and God of War II, not only does it equal the efforts of its predecessors, in some ways it may even surpass them.

Explore Kratos' story from the beginning

The new red PSP with Kratos art. View larger.

Kratos on the shores of Attica. View larger.

The Blades of Chaos in action. View larger.

Mythological boss battles. View larger.

Kratos’ Story
The God of War franchise tells the tragic and violent story of the warrior Kratos and his dealings with the gods. The ancient world would eventually both praise and damn the infamous ‘Ghost of Sparta’ as the mortal who slayed a god, but long before his battle with Ares, Kratos sought absolution from his past sins by pledging himself as a champion to the gods. These brutal crusades in the name of Olympus became legendary, but would have far-reaching consequences. In Chains of Olympus Kratos is pushed to the edge as he is ordered by the gods to journey to the very depths of the underworld after the world plunges into darkness. There he must face the most feared creatures of Greek mythology and is forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction. It is a choice that will shake the immortals from their perches on Mt. Olympus.

God of War's Epic Gameplay Comes to the PSP
PlayStation Portable has always been head and shoulders above its competitors in the handheld market when it comes to processing power, and in God of War: Chains of Olympus the PSP platform may just have reached its highest level to date. Packed with features like dramatic camera angles, epic set pieces, cinematic cut scenes, stirring audio and seamless fast action gameplay, formerly only available on console platforms Chains of Olympus binds players to the game’s epic adventure, regardless where they are when they join in the action.

Combat Moves, Both Old and New
Nearly as defining as the name of Kratos itself, the trademark sweeping attack moves of the ‘Ghost of Sparta’ using his weapon of choice the ‘Blades of Chaos,’ epitomizes all God of War games and Chains of Olympus is no exception.

Although overall the PSP has fewer buttons than the PlayStation 2 controller, developer Ready at Dawn Studios has managed to incorporate nearly all of the attack moves and combination moves from previous games in the series into this new project. This continuity in gameplay not only provides a seamless intro into the game for veteran players, but a gentle learning curve for players new to the series. Add to this new brutal combat moves and an additional upgradable weapon and you have a combat system that will engage players at all levels.

Exploration and Puzzle Solving
From the bright gates of Attica to the darkest dungeons of Tartarus, Kratos’ journey and your own will take you through the dark and brutal world of Greek mythology. Here not only will your skill with the Blades of Chaos be tested, but your wits as well.

As you explore the dangers of the ancient world, players must be prepared to use their navigational skills as they press on through labyrinths of challenging puzzles. Some may be simple tests at manipulating the game’s environment to your advantage, while others much more difficult also requiring precision timing of moves, but each will be different and test you in new ways.

An Evolution in Franchise History
More than just a missing piece in the history of the God of War franchise, Chains of Olympus also serves as an evolutionary link between the origins of the God of War franchise and its future. Originally developed for PlayStation 2, the future of the franchise is slated to make its arrival on PlayStation 3 in the form of the highly anticipated God of War III in the not too distant future. Not only is PlayStation Portable designed to work in unison with PlayStation 3 in many ways, but both long-time fans and newcomers to the series who choose to watch and play Chains of Olympus carefully may very well pick up clues as to the direction the franchise will be heading in with God of War III.

Regardless, whether you find yourself playing for the current chapter in Kratos’ saga or preparing yourself for the battles to come on the PlayStation 3, God of War: Chains of Olympus is a must have title for any current owner of a PSP or those consid ering getting in the handheld game with one.

Product Description
Grab the slimmer, smaller, lighter PSP handheld gaming system and experience lightning-fast game play and awesome graphics.Heart-pounding game play and mobile entertainment now fit into smaller pockets. The PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld system is 19% thinner and 33% lighter than the previous model, with twice the memory - for faster loading times. To get you started on the action, this entertainment pack comes with the red PSP system with Kratos silkscreen, God of war: Chains of Olympus game and Superbad UMD movie. Featuring internal system memory and a dedicated PSP CPU running at up to 333MHz, the PSP has the horsepower you need for an unmatched gaming experience. The 4.3" LCD screen sports a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, 480 x 272 pixel resolution, and 16.7 million colors for graphics that come alive on the screen.

Customer Reviews

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tips from a new user, June 5, 2008

By	RhymePhile (Jersey) - See all my reviews

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I'm sure most gamers have added this as their second or third PSP, but for me it's my first. I thought I'd make some suggestions for new users.

1. Before you do anything else, buy a memory stick, a Pro Duo. You can't do anything useful without it.

2. Buy a USB cable (5 pin mini). It doesn't come with one, and you'll need it to download stuff from your PC to the PSP.

3. Buy a protective case and screen protector. I bought a Joytron case and InvisibleShield. The Joytron fits perfectly on the slim.

4. Be careful when connecting the PSP to older computers. It's very powerful, and I overloaded the USB port on my older work computer when I tried to connect it.

5. When transferring music or video to the PSP, here's how you do it:
a. Plug in the PSP, and go to "USB Connection" in the menu
b. Wait for your computer to recognize it
c. Go into My Computer and look for the drive where the PSP is
d. Open the PSP
e. Look for the Music folder (or Video)
f. When moving music over, first create a folder with the album title on it in the Music folder on the PSP, *then* copy over the music into the folder. For example, I created a "Battlestar Galactica Season 1" folder inside the Music folder on the PSP. Then I copied over the MP3s. Copying whole folders gives you an error.

6. Sign up for the Playstation Store. You can download free demos of many popular games (like Patapon), along with themes and wallpapers for the PSP. I like this method of free demos, because I can have multiple demos on my PSP and only carry two UMDs with me and never get bored.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, Yeah!!, July 12, 2008

By	idle gamer ""I review what I think is wor... - See all my reviews

Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

I am so glad that I got this great system. I like that this comes with one of the leading games for sony and movie that is just over the top funny.

Plus and minuses of the system.

+Small light weight unit and nice size screen.
+Has more selection of adult games. Compared to other handhelds.
+Plays movies, music, pictures and videos.

-Hard to hold for someone with big hands. (Tendinitis hurts!)
-Screen gets dirty quick. (Suggests getting screen protection.)
-No memory card. (Suggests getting a sanDisk.) cheaper then other brands.
-Price to much.

If you are like me and need a little gaming on the move with more games for 18+ gamer (with deep pockets) then this is for you.

**Remember that a memory card is not included with this combo and so when purchasing this unit look for a memory card as well.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PSP God of War Pack Rocks!, June 3, 2008

By	Blu Ray Dad "Blu Ray Dad" - See all my reviews

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Picked this bundle up today, comes with 2 games, God of War Chains of Olympus and Syphon Filter combat ops, which is a downloadable game, and UMD of Superbad. The red color on the PSP looks slick, and Kratos is silkscreened on the back on the battery cover. Once I took it out of the box, I immediately put a plastic screen protector on, charged the battery, and off I went. I downloaded Syphon filter with the included code, to my PS3, then used the USB to put it on my PSP. I set up the PSP for remote play through the PS3 so I could watch my videos and listen to music on my PSP. Setup was really easy it took no time at all. The screen is alot clearer than the older PSP I have and is somewhat thinner and lighter. Playing God of War on a handheld I thought would be horrid, to my surprise it was actually very well done, one of the best games I have ever played on PSP. Watching the Superbad UMD, I was trying to figure out why it was included in this great bundle, I liked the movie, I personally think the movie 300 would of fit the whole theme better, for 199. + tax this is a great deal. This pack does not come with a memory stick so if you don't have one, you will need to buy one. The Jack and Daxter bundle has sold over 2 million, I believe this one will outsell that eventually. If you like God of War, and RED, get this.