Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core and PSP Slim Bundle Announced

Blitzballer · 07-18-2007, 04:16 AM

Another day passes, another redesigned PSP is announced to coincide with a particular game. This time Square Enix have a trick up their sleeve; those who buy the PSP bundled with the game will have it a week before it is released on the 20th September in Japan. The bundle is limited to 77,777 and comes with the newly redesigned PSP, the Crisis Core game with a limited edition cover and an FFVII sword strap- the price for this is 25,890 yen. Pictures below for you from Famitsu, news comes from GamesArefFun website. No news whether it will hit the States or overseas.

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Spira · 07-18-2007, 06:03 AM

hmm.. interesting bundle offer.. but im actually more interested in a plain psp rather than one with designs on it.. and tho i do play japanese FFs.. I'd think ill pass on Crisis Core JP for once. interesting cover art tho

Kionae · 07-18-2007, 02:34 PM

Too bad the US will never get a nice bundle like that...

The Dude · 07-18-2007, 02:37 PM

they probably might eventually. Atleast the PSP lite. We got the DS lite. and it shouldn't be too much to get Crisis Core seperately.

King Hydro · 07-18-2007, 02:41 PM

damn me living in europe and getting everything last

Kionae · 07-18-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

they probably might eventually. Atleast the PSP lite. We got the DS lite. and it shouldn't be too much to get Crisis Core seperately.

But I wanted that awesome phone strap, too...

WackaWacka · 07-18-2007, 04:40 PM

...they're pretty dumb if they don't release that here, im sure a Bunch of people would rather buy that PSP than the Star Wars PSP i think they're on crack

Kionae · 07-18-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WackaWacka

...they're pretty dumb if they don't release that here, im sure a Bunch of people would rather buy that PSP than the Star Wars PSP i think they're on crack

Oddly enough, none of Square Enix's bundles ever seem to make it out of Japan... not even the limited edition FF3 DS Lite + game, and that one was ****ing sweet.

For that matter, we're not getting the FFXII Revenant Wings DS Lite, either.

RedCloud · 07-18-2007, 09:13 PM

Did it say there that it was a PSP slim or something? What makes it slim? It looks like a normal PSP to me.

Kionae · 07-18-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RedCloud

Did it say there that it was a PSP slim or something? What makes it slim? It looks like a normal PSP to me.

Visually, there's not a whole hell of a lot of differnece between the PSP and the PSP slim. Nothing close to the visual difference between the DS and the DS Lite.

Before and After, PSP Edition: Slim vs. Fatso

Differences mostly seem to be better battery performance, more memory, better placement of switches and ports, etc.

Spira · 07-19-2007, 03:33 AM

the PSP slim is basically the 2nd gen PSP. Once it is released, Sony will be phasing out the original PSPs.. Its not very much different. Slimmer, lighter, longer battery, no more infrared, moving around of the wifi switch, and the disc tray or whatever the term for it has been altered

WackaWacka · 07-19-2007, 12:36 PM

Actually it has twice the RAM so loading times are shorter as well
i dont have a PSP so this one looks great....would look better with the Crisis Core pack though

Spira · 07-19-2007, 06:35 PM

i looked at the comparison pics and im not too happy with the slim one having the smoothed-rounded edges.. the original psp has this classic feel because some of its edges are kinda like a piano.. (especially in piano black).. sophistication.. but when it comes out and i get a hands-on i might change my mind.. screw sophistication if i can get better load times and play on TV

Commandie070792 · 07-21-2007, 03:50 PM

There has always been some sort of Playstation with a Final Fantasy cover. I remember a year ago, there was the release of Final Fantasy XII and with it came the Japan-only Final Fantasy XII PS2. And when they come out with XIII there will be another Japan-only Final Fantasy PS3.

Exodus · 07-21-2007, 04:27 PM

It'd be a reason for me to buy the new PSP's, but considering it will never be released here...

More I look at it, more it doesn't look so bad, really. But nothing from Japan reaches here. Wasn't there some Japan only Portable Ops PSP that never reached the States? That's what I heard anyway, shame to.

marker11 · 07-24-2007, 05:55 PM

Oh i will be getting one of these! i need it for my FF collection, i snaged the FFIV GB micro, but was not up for buying the FFIII DS as it was over $500.00... still need that FXII RW too.

Daryl Falchion · 07-24-2007, 06:30 PM

Why call it PSP Slim if it's not actually that much slimmer. DS Lite is definitely much lighter than the original DS. And superior in many ways. It just seems silly to call it that when there's little difference to be had.

Spira · 07-25-2007, 08:08 AM

I think they used Slim & Lite to describe it simply because those are the most distinct changes that this newer version of the PSP will have. There really isnt very much need to revamp its design considering the original PSP is already an aesthetic marvel..

An important difference between DS and DS Lite with the PSP and the PSP Slim is that the PSP Slim will be phasing out its older counterpart. Sony has already ceased production of the older PSPs, so this should be seen as something like a 2nd generation PSP instead of a different version that will be produced concurrently..

In any case the Slim is superior to the PSP by a fair bit, like the doubling of its RAM capacity and the reduced weight and extended battery life... all are pretty minor changes but minor things add up to make the difference... and the PSP was really that good to begin with already.

BaMbAm · 07-27-2007, 01:40 PM

i just want the game, not no new psp

Kionae · 07-27-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BaMbAm

i just want the game, not no new psp

I don't have a PSP yet, so I wouldn't mind the bundle. Damn Square never releases the LE handhelds outside of Japan, though.

07-18-2007, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Dude I <3 Jak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scranton. Where the Office is filmed Age: 22 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 8	they probably might eventually. Atleast the PSP lite. We got the DS lite. and it shouldn't be too much to get Crisis Core seperately. __________________ FFOF Got a question or want to tell us why we suck? Click Here!

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RedCloud Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Age: 19 Posts: 378 Rep Power: 4	Did it say there that it was a PSP slim or something? What makes it slim? It looks like a normal PSP to me. __________________

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Commandie070792 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 167 Rep Power: 4	There has always been some sort of Playstation with a Final Fantasy cover. I remember a year ago, there was the release of Final Fantasy XII and with it came the Japan-only Final Fantasy XII PS2. And when they come out with XIII there will be another Japan-only Final Fantasy PS3. __________________ Yeah, the kung fu panda avatar was funny for a day, and then it sucked. FREEZE!

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Daryl Falchion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 28 Posts: 339 Rep Power: 4	Why call it PSP Slim if it's not actually that much slimmer. DS Lite is definitely much lighter than the original DS. And superior in many ways. It just seems silly to call it that when there's little difference to be had. __________________ For they could not love you, but still your love was true And when no hope was left in sight, on that starry starry night You took your life as lovers often do, But I could have told you, Vincent, This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you Vincent-by Don Mclean PSBEYOND

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BaMbAm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 19 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 4	i just want the game, not no new psp __________________

07-18-2007, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spira Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Singapore Age: 23 Posts: 208 Rep Power: 4	hmm.. interesting bundle offer.. but im actually more interested in a plain psp rather than one with designs on it.. and tho i do play japanese FFs.. I'd think ill pass on Crisis Core JP for once. interesting cover art tho

07-18-2007, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
WackaWacka Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 235 Rep Power: 3	...they're pretty dumb if they don't release that here, im sure a Bunch of people would rather buy that PSP than the Star Wars PSP i think they're on crack

07-19-2007, 03:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Spira Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Singapore Age: 23 Posts: 208 Rep Power: 4	the PSP slim is basically the 2nd gen PSP. Once it is released, Sony will be phasing out the original PSPs.. Its not very much different. Slimmer, lighter, longer battery, no more infrared, moving around of the wifi switch, and the disc tray or whatever the term for it has been altered

07-19-2007, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
WackaWacka Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 19 Posts: 235 Rep Power: 3	Actually it has twice the RAM so loading times are shorter as well i dont have a PSP so this one looks great....would look better with the Crisis Core pack though

07-19-2007, 06:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spira Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Singapore Age: 23 Posts: 208 Rep Power: 4	i looked at the comparison pics and im not too happy with the slim one having the smoothed-rounded edges.. the original psp has this classic feel because some of its edges are kinda like a piano.. (especially in piano black).. sophistication.. but when it comes out and i get a hands-on i might change my mind.. screw sophistication if i can get better load times and play on TV

07-21-2007, 04:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Exodus Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Missouri Age: 18 Posts: 1,685 Rep Power: 0	It'd be a reason for me to buy the new PSP's, but considering it will never be released here... More I look at it, more it doesn't look so bad, really. But nothing from Japan reaches here. Wasn't there some Japan only Portable Ops PSP that never reached the States? That's what I heard anyway, shame to.

07-24-2007, 05:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
marker11 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 28 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 3	Oh i will be getting one of these! i need it for my FF collection, i snaged the FFIV GB micro, but was not up for buying the FFIII DS as it was over $500.00... still need that FXII RW too.

07-25-2007, 08:08 AM	#18 (permalink)
Spira Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Singapore Age: 23 Posts: 208 Rep Power: 4	I think they used Slim & Lite to describe it simply because those are the most distinct changes that this newer version of the PSP will have. There really isnt very much need to revamp its design considering the original PSP is already an aesthetic marvel.. An important difference between DS and DS Lite with the PSP and the PSP Slim is that the PSP Slim will be phasing out its older counterpart. Sony has already ceased production of the older PSPs, so this should be seen as something like a 2nd generation PSP instead of a different version that will be produced concurrently.. In any case the Slim is superior to the PSP by a fair bit, like the doubling of its RAM capacity and the reduced weight and extended battery life... all are pretty minor changes but minor things add up to make the difference... and the PSP was really that good to begin with already.

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