Sony announces Madden NFL 09 PSP bundle

by Jason Dobson { May 21st 2008 at 9:05AM }

Let's say for the sake of argument that you are a fan of American football, and in this purely hypothetical scenario you also like to get your gaming fix while on the go. If this is the case then Sony's latest PSP bundle is likely right up your alley, grouping together the portable version of EA's upcoming Madden NFL 09 with a North American-exclusive "metallic blue" PSP.

Shipping August 12 with an asking price of $199.99, the bundle will also pack in a documentary on UMD titled NFL: In Just One Play alongside a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo. In addition, the so-called Madden NFL 09 PSP Entertainment Pack will include a PSN voucher to download SCEE's London Studio's Beats rhythm game, an odd bedfellow for the latest sports offering, though we suppose after players tire of going long and letting virtual pigskins slip through their fingers they'll appreciate having something else to fall back on.

Tags: breaking-news, breakingnews, madden, madden-nfl-09, psp

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

KVN @ May 21st 2008 9:10AM

I like that blue psp. :)

FOXHOUND @ May 21st 2008 9:14AM

That's not a bad bundle at all. Though given the game, it's surprising they wouldn't put a 2GB card in; since season mode(or "franchise" as it's annoyingly deemed now)alone gobbles up a decent amount of save space on any console.

Josh @ May 21st 2008 9:21AM

Ahhhh, that PSP looks like a Gamecube. Too weird.

dark_inchworm @ May 21st 2008 9:18AM

Odd bedfellow, eh? It only seems as strange as the GoW/Superbad pairing or Daxter with Family Guy, the latter being particularly odd to me because Daxter is kid-friendly and Family Guy... is not.

On another note, I enjoy the blue color but am not at all interested in the software. Pass.

Shogan @ May 21st 2008 9:28AM

I want a blue PSP! I hate football though... :/

R_man_5K @ May 21st 2008 9:42AM

Yeah.. I would like that Blue PSP but I have no desire for Madden on the PSP...

PojoMofo @ May 21st 2008 10:12AM

agreed, I have Madden 07 and it is just not the best portable game, its hard for me to just pick up and play for a few minutes.

I give the blue PSP the thumbs down. I personally think it looks a little cheesy. I like the Red GOW PSP better

Britton @ May 21st 2008 11:00AM

Blue PSP (awesome) + Sports titles (lame) + My Opinion = Another bad idea by Sony.

Good thing you can import colored face plates on the cheap via certain online shops...

PiemanPieman @ May 21st 2008 11:16AM

Here is my personal plan.
Step 1: Buy this bundle.
Step 2: Sell black PSP slim and all bundle contents.
Step 3: Hopefully now have blue PSP on the cheap.

I'm so weak for blue gaming. The blue/black DS Lite was what finally managed to get me to upgrade from my old Phat, and now I must have this as well. I'm really glad that MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 wasn't blue or I'd get brought into that rape-fest. Not that a MGS4 PS3 being blue would make any sense, mind.

J D @ May 21st 2008 11:40AM

Is it Screened on the back like the rest of them? The color is bitchin, but if theres a white football no it or something, I'm out...

PiemanPieman @ May 21st 2008 11:42AM

I didn't think of that, but it doesn't seem like that kind of bundle. I figured it was like the Daxter bundle in that it's just a PSP with no theme.

J D @ May 21st 2008 11:46AM

Thats a good point, pie. I totally forgot about the Silver PSP :P

J D @ May 21st 2008 11:41AM

on it*

CBXweb @ May 21st 2008 12:38PM

Does this remind anyone of the Game Gear sports pack from years ago? :P

thesimplicity @ May 21st 2008 12:53PM

Yeah, it's seriously hideous. Goes hand-on-hand with the Coca-Cola red God of War bundle.

I wish Sony would just release the non-shitty colors they have in Japan over here. The audience that's actually interested in all of the products included in these bundles is practically non existent. I'd much rather choose my color then have to spend $200 and be stuck with a game I don't want just because I prefer the console in a color other than black.

Jon @ May 21st 2008 2:01PM

Very nice colour. Would go perfect with my blue DS Lite. Alas the bundled title ruins it.

Deaddy @ May 21st 2008 2:28PM

Looks more like "Gamecube Purple" to me!

BPM [MKWii: 2578 3585 8392] @ May 21st 2008 2:43PM

Hmm... decisions, decisions...

Do I want this, or the Felicia Blue PSP from Japan:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-12x-49-en-70-25ky.html

Both are nice looking (and I love the color blue, which is why I imported an Enamel Navy DS Lite)...

But with the US blue PSP, I have a crappy game and UMD video I can sell to get some cash back... Plus, it is a bit cheaper to begin with...