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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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Sony is pushing Chains of Olympus hard... and also including an "actual" movie.. impressive.

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I was gonna replace my psp i got a launch for the new one anyways [anolog stick fell off, screen sucks now =( ], but i can wait for june for this. Plus the red is way sweeter than the vader silver.

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I was stunned to find out that the bundled games do not come in the standard PSP cases. Seems like a small detail, but to collectors such as myself with OCD, that just sucks.

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That is a bad ass looking PSP!

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HAHA I feel bad for you guys that got the starwars edition and didn't wait for this.Only a month till my birthday. Can't wait to get this.

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You know I was hoping they would do this, I am glad they are bringing out a red one in N.America. The red is wicked and with GOW on it...SWEET. I was gonna by a slim (I got the fat one now) when I picked up the GOW:chains of olympus..but now I will wait till June. I agree its dumb that they are not being released together, they did it with the Darth Vader one....but I will buy the game in March and trade it in when I pick up the GOW: PSP....I am sooooooo...stoked!!!!!

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man, I want this but I got a psp already! damn!

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OMG I want this. I mean I've not used my PSP since I pre ordered it but I wanted the slimline one and this god of war and what better way than to get it with Kratos on the back. The red is cute too but I wonder if I prefer it to the white I planned to get. Is it coming out in Europe too. If so, how much? Gamespot, didnt u guys think Europeans would wanna know? I doubt if I can wait till June though, I mean I can start slaying as soon as next week. :-(.

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I am so mad right now. I want one so bad and i have to wait unitl june, Besides that i already got the fat psp, and the starwars edition slim. arghhh!!!!! Why me!!!!!!

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wow! looks flashy.

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Why on earth would Sony not try to release this new bundle on the fourth of March, or at least within a few days thereafter? I think these themed PSPs are a great idea, but it makes zero sense to churn out a special edition handheld three months or so after the game's blockbuster release.

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Looks sweet. If I hadn't bricked 2 psp's already I might pick one up. These have been worse than rrod for me.

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I still have psp fat. I'll just buy the game now (with a $5 coupon) and get this when it comes out :)

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my brother just killed his second PSP.....

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the red is sexy. if i didn't have a psp i may have waited to get this

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I wonder if another psp will come out this year besides the GOW edition?

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This is a really nice deal! Oh and the Red looks awesome....

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Wow, I just bought a PSP last week. Dam!

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I just HAD to buy the Renegade squadron one...

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funky_muzic Superbad is a sony pictures movie, of course its on UMD

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I wish I waited to get a PSP, this thing looks great!

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That's a good deal. What do you need to hook the PSP Slim to your TV? Also, are they still making UMD? I guess so...

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oh sh*t !!! that is so tight

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nice!

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thats badass. not gonna get a new psp, but that one's making me a little envious.

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Sweet! That will be the best PSP bundle yet. I got the Daxter/Silver Slim pack, but having a red one with GOW, Superbad *and* a free full download of Syphon Filter is much better!!

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I've got a fat PSP, and I've been wanting to upgrade. I can wait til June, since I still haven't gotten through GOW2.

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I wish I didn't already have one because this is sweet.

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Love it, though I'm kind of disappointed that I have to wait 'til June for it.

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looks cool , but no i wont get one cuz i already have a psp and i love mine ^^

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Love the new Psp, but gamespot, wheres the News on the 80gb w/ Dual Shock 3 and MGS4 bundle?? and the news that if you preorder MGS4 you get in the BETA for Metal gear online? hell wheres the news that Dual Shock 3 will come to US in April

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that is one heck of a bundle pack especially the Super Bad UMD....... this is a must have in my thoughts

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Dam, that red PSP with Kratos face looks kool and for $200 is a very good deal really. I already had a Slim Ice Silver PSP... but this one looks just hot, too hot... Of course, i will never can hold 2 months of play Chains of Olympus... dam, but the metalic circle in the back looks incredible... i want one.

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OMG with this move. The psp will sell 40 million units in one day, and catch the DS.

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Nice!

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and i thought the daxter pack was a good deal, whoa

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It looks cheap. I hope it isn't too expensive.

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Alright, if I have to buy a new PSP, it is this one.

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looks nice, but i would probably prefer the FFVII psp instead

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how long is going to be available because i don't think i'm gonna be able to get the money in time otherwise.

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I WILL OWN this. :D

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Where the hell is the NA FFVIICC PSP! If that one is never made I may just end up getting this one.

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Looks cool

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iv been thinking of buying a psp. this might make me have to do so...

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Sony should really try to bump this SKU's release up to late April or May, within the window of God of War's peak buzz. For a game launching March 4th, June is kind of out there.

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Now its time to trade in that old PSP, sweet.

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nice I may have to buy this even though I already own 2 psps lol

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A new color for America? I think the world is ending!

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