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God of War sees red PSP

New "deep red" version of portable hardware features Kratos silk-screened on system, copy of game, <em>Superbad</em> on UMD, and downloadable Syphon Filter.

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Kratos gets the Vader treatment.
Kratos gets the Vader treatment.

As the blood-splattered Spartan soldier turned God of War, Kratos is prone to seeing red, both figuratively and literally. To promote the upcoming release of God of War: Chains of Olympus on the PlayStation Portable, Sony is giving handheld gamers the chance to see red not just in the game, but all over their systems.

Starting in June, Sony will begin selling a new PlayStation Portable bundle that includes the system in a "deep red" color with an image of Kratos silk-screened on the back, a copy of Chains of Olympus, the raunchy comedy Superbad on UMD, and a voucher to download Syphon Filter: Combat Ops onto a memory stick for the system.

It's a PSP, but red.
It's a PSP, but red.

Chains of Olympus is set for a stand-alone release March 4, but gamers with the patience of the gods will need to hold out for the release of the newly colored God of War PSP Entertainment Pack until June. The bundle will retail for $199.99.

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Well....I guess I'll have two copies of the game when I grab this!

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Lol was gonna go to the store to pick up my Slimmie, but right before leaving checked gamespot. So glad I did. Now just gotta wait till June. And IDK why so many people are complaining about the Kratos mug, I think it looks sick.

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@narlie the psp has had tons of colors and versions. just scattered throughout the euro,***, and north american markets. but finally the US is having a color other than black, white, and silver.

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Getting it when it comes out. Turning in my old PSP at Gamestop today! GoW: Chains of Olympus, Superbad on Umd, Red PSP WITH Kratos on the back, and downloadable voucher for Combat Ops! That's a fantastic value! Can't wait to get it in June! Now, I just need to come up with the 200 bucks.

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I would love a red PSP... but not so much the Kratos head on the back. Why can't they just make them in solid colors? It hasn't hurt the DS's sales yet.

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At last a console for angry people!

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i was holding out to get one of these but i couldn't wait i picked up my new psp 2000 this weekend and it is beautiful. no turning back now besides im happy with my purchase.

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I'll be getting one of these. Superbad is a great movie and GoW:CoO is getting great reviews. The red PSP looks sick too. They should've had these ready to go for the March launch though. Waiting until June is gonna be tough.

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there should be blood effects instead of full red color

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I guess I will be buying this one in June,good thing I've held out buying another PSP (slim).Perfect excuse to put my "phat" PSP out to pasture or sell it... :P

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ohh man im defo pre ordering myself one of those!

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Think I'll stick to my Crisis Core PSP, it was a good deal considering both sides were silk-screened instead of putting it on one side like this. Plus, you feel more pimped having Cloud, Sephiroth and Zack on the back than just Kratos. :)

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that is so sickly beautifull.

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Now i have good reason to get rid of my phat psp now

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new color eh. Following in the DS's footstep

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I am getting one its Sick

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OMG!!! This makes me want a psp so bad!

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so sick. been thinking about getting a psp for awhile, this just might be what pushes me over the edge.

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im sorry but that psp is amazing, trading in my psp and logans shadow ASAP just to get this, and Kratos on the back? hardcore

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Nice but I think the Vader PSP is nicer and better.

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Awesome, a red PSP! Such a small wait for such a beautiful work of art... And to think I was about to get the Daxter pack!

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awsome bundle! 2 games 1 great movie, im going 4 it!

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so its a slim right?

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red doesnt fit PSP, in my opinion. I just want the game

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Awesome package. Love Kratos on the back but really don't like the red.

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Finally Sony understands that Americans love the different color consoles. If you sell them in America Americans will buy them. A perfect reason to get a PSP.

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awesome color+awesome game+freaking hilarious movie=freaking awesome package

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AHHHHHYEAHHH!!! That is so sick!

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nice touch with choosing superbad

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I'm a DS man at the moment. I'm getting a PSP by this summer. This particular bundle looks mouth-watering.

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UK?? I hope so!!

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That's an awesome bundle! I would have bought it if I didn't have a PSP!

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what come on SOny you cant be realesing it on June, and the game is coming ouy March 4. Now I was waiting for you guys to announce a Final Fantasy Version PSP but am guessing youll be realesing that in December huh?

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This is a very good value, didn't think sony would go as far too make a GOW psp. But I guess they really have hopes for this one since this whole package is only for adults to buy. But I still don't understand why they would release it in June? Or does this mean they will start releasing these limited edition psp on a regulart basis? Like maybe for xmas?

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That is a crazy good bundle!!!!

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Man thats so hot ... maybe Il even buy one ... or just the game for my Piano Black PSP :D

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Now that is messed up. I just bought a Silver one....Oh well. At least I can play GoW next week.

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The limited edition red and black Principality of Zeon Gundam PSP is way better.

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the delay for the bundle is totally dumb about sony (coz people might wait for the bundle hence might slow down sales for the game in the beginning) but would probably be good for the consumers. by the time the GoW bundle comes out, there should already be news whether a FFVII bundle will also come out. i'm going to purchase a 2nd psp and if no FFVII bundle, i'll take this one.

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I would have prefered a special Crisis Core PSP bundle like in Japan

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havent played God of War so i wouldnt buy this one. getting mine this weekend hopefully :P

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Red is a cool color. I don't care for the silk screen of kratos. I love God of War but already have a PSP in glossy black. Now a Metallic blue might have made me rethink a trade-in purchase at EBgames.

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GAH, everytime I see a PSP it makes me want one more...but I'll never buy a God Of War one, not after the goat thing. I think that a plain red one would have been nicer with a Kratos sticker to put on if you choose.

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I've always seen GoW with a black & orange sort of vibe. The red just reminds me of coca cola or something.

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a plain red would've been nicer.

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Oh man, do you think they'll make a red PS3 for God of War III?

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That bright red is really ugly. Japan or Europe got a red PSP before, and i didnt like it then either

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love the red but dont like kratos mug on it like my vader picture better

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yes, its a slim. What the Heck! I freaking want GOWCOO day 1, but that PSP is way cooler then the silver or black one. This should release a day before the GOWCOO.

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