May 14, 2009
SCEA
Announces Limited-Edition DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY PSP Exclusively at GameStop
The Bundle Includes “Mystic
Silver” PSP-3000 system, DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY game, FINAL FANTASY VII Advent
Children UMD and 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo for $199.99
Sony Computer Entertainment America
Inc. (SCEA) today announced the availability of the limited-edition DISSIDIA
FINAL FANTASY PSP Entertainment Pack to be offered exclusively at GameStop
locations in the United States. The package, available starting August 25 for
$199.99 (MSRP), brings together Square Enix’s highly anticipated DISSIDIA FINAL
FANTASY 3-D action game with the PSP, creating the ultimate portable
entertainment experience for FINAL FANTASY fans. The Entertainment Pack includes
a “Mystic Silver” PSP-3000 system; the DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY game; the CGI
film, FINAL FANTASY VII Advent Children, on UMD; and a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo.
“With its rich graphics, meticulous
attention to detail and exhilarating gameplay experience, the FINAL FANTASY
franchise is considered one of the most successful gaming franchises in
history,” said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. “We
saw this as a tremendous opportunity to partner with Square Enix and GameStop,
giving FINAL FANTASY fans an exclusive package at an incredible value. With an
unparalleled PSP lineup in 2009, we’re committed to bringing consumers the best
in portable entertainment. The DISSIDIA PSP bundle complements the breadth and
depth of the PSP’s software offerings this year.”
“SCEA has long been an industry
leader and a great and valuable partner. Because PSP is such an impressive
gaming platform, it made perfect sense to leverage the strength of DISSIDIA
FINAL FANTASY and create an exclusive package for FINAL FANTASY fans,” said Ami
Blaire, Vice President, Marketing, Square Enix, Inc. “We’ve seen the FINAL
FANTASY franchise perform extremely well on the PSP platform and look forward to
many more collaborations with SCEA in the future."
“GameStop is about helping consumers
get the most out of gaming,” said Bob McKenzie, Senior Vice President,
Merchandising, GameStop Corp. “This exclusive PSP entertainment pack is a
perfect example of providing FINAL FANTASY fans an exceptional value on an
outstanding platform.”
The limited-edition DISSIDIA FINAL
FANTASY entertainment pack features “Mystic Silver” PSP-3000 system, along with
the following:
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DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY – Developed
by Square Enix, DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY does what no other FINAL FANTASY title
has done before, bringing together an all-star cast to give players a chance
to see their favorite FINAL FANTASY characters engage in high-intensity
battles. -
FINAL FANTASY VII Advent Children
– FINAL FANTASY VII Advent Children continues the game’s storyline in this
CG-animated film, featuring non-stop action and exciting visual effects. Two
years have passed since the ruins of Midgar stand as a testament to the
sacrifices made in order to bring peace. However, the world will soon face a
new menace. A mysterious illness is spreading fast. Old enemies are astir. And
Cloud, who walked away from the life of a hero to live in solitude, must step
forward yet again… -
2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo –
Leverages the PSP system’s multimedia functionality by storing photos, music,
videos, and game saves.
All PSP entertainment packs offer
incredible value to consumers by bundling everything one needs to experience the
PSP platform, from the hardware to games, videos and memory – all for $199.99 (MSRP).
With the best software lineup to date to come in 2009, the PSP platform is
experiencing a rapid growth among its install base and seeing significant
support from SCEA’s publishing partners.
