Atlus reveals pre-order bonus "Junpei" baseball cap for SMT: Persona 3 Portable

[AtlusAram]

ATLUS REVEALS PRE-ORDER BONUS "JUNPEI" BASEBALL CAP FOR SMT: PERSONA 3 PORTABLE FOR PSP (PlayStation Portable) SYSTEM
If you miss out on this limited quantity collectible, you'll regret it for the rest of your life
(Also, your scalp could sunburn)

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA -- APRIL 28, 2010 -- Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today added even more incentive to what 9 out of 10 Atlus employees already considered a tremendous value with the announcement of a pre-order bonus baseball cap for Shin Megami Tensei®: Persona®3 Portable™ for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. The hat, modeled after the one worn by fan-favorite SEES member Junpei Iori, offers a rare collectible to celebrate while also serving as a rather convenient costume component for cosplay-minded gamers. This pre-order bonus promotion is exclusive to Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, and GameStop/EB Games (in stores and online in the United States and Canada), and only while supplies last.

"Hardcore roleplaying game fans are always telling us how memorable the cast of characters in Persona 3 is for them," commented Aram Jabbari, Manager of Public Relations and Sales, as he adjusted his Junpei baseball cap whilst gazing into a mirror. "We could think of no more exciting a pre-order bonus than something straight out of the game, an extra that evokes a beloved character and has the power to make gamers feel like they're part of the SEES squad of students responsible for saving the world from darkness."

News of this premium pre-order bonus only complements what is already one of the biggest, deepest, and most satisfying handheld roleplaying games of all time. Unique among its competitors, Persona 3 Portable is laden with stark contrasts and a constant theme of duality. By day, players attend school, juggle interpersonal relationships, and even court a romance or two. By night, they are tasked with the lofty goal of saving the world from encroaching Shadows and darkness, having to fight off a grotesque menagerie of otherworldly creatures.

Featuring the addition of a new player-controlled female protagonist who offers players a fresh new perspective to one of gaming's most inventive narratives, P3P dramatically increases the replayability of a game already renowned for its length and depth. Numerous additional improvements and enhancements, like reduced load times and one-button menu shortcuts, serve to streamline the experience for optimal handheld RPG enjoyment.

SMT: Persona 3 Portable is currently scheduled for release on July 6, 2010. The Junpei baseball cap is only available as a pre-order bonus and only from participating retailers (while limited supplies last). For more information, visit the official full Persona 3 Portable website: http://www.atlus.com/p3p

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About Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable

Terrible creatures lurk in the dark, preying on those who wander into the hidden hour between one day and the next. As a member of a secret school club, you must wield your inner power--Persona--and protect humanity from impending doom. Will you live to see the light of day?

Key Features

• Maximum Persona 3--The RPG that captured critics and fans alike achieves a new level of excellence. Built upon an enhanced version of the game, players will find numerous significant improvements, including the addition of Skill Cards, part-time jobs, a total of five difficulty settings (ranging from the newcomer-friendly "beginner" to the ultra-hardcore "maniac"), and most importantly, the ability to directly control your teammates in battle.
• Gain a whole new perspective--The choice of your protagonist's sex at the start of the game has a dramatic impact on the game's intricate social dynamics. Persona 3 veterans will get a kick out of playing through the story from a new female perspective, gaining new Social Links, special events, and unique romantic opportunities.
• Slick system enhancements--Improved playability permeates every aspect of the gameplay experience. One-button menu shortcuts, streamlined team equipment changes, incredibly short load times, and other tweaks and enhancements create an ideal pace for portable gaming.

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About Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games includes Demon's Souls, Odin Sphere, the Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.

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SMT: Persona 3 Portable has been rated "M" for Mature with Blood, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, and Violence by the ESRB.

©2006-2010 ATLUS SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI, SMT, and Persona are registered trademarks of Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

[DarkRPGMaster]

*runs to pre-order*

[Crabman]

Junpei cosplayers around the world just got alot happier!

The email says that this bonus will be in Canada this time too; sweet!

[Ryo_Suzuki]

I already pre-ordered it when Amazon accidentally leaked it on Monday.

[Evilkinggumby]

Sweet. Now all they need to do is release Kanji's skull shirt from p4 when it goes psp and I can die happy lol

I do like them offering swag that is functional. I'd prefer a hat to just a mini poster/print.

[Mellusia]

I kind of giggled at this, but it seems nice. I was pouty that I couldn't get the Strange Journey poster, so this would be nice for us Canadians ^^

Also,

Persona 3 Portable is laden with stark contrasts and a constant theme of duality. By day, players attend school, juggle interpersonal relationships, and even court a romance or two. By night, they are tasked with the lofty goal of saving the world from encroaching Shadows and darkness, having to fight off a grotesque menagerie of otherworldly creatures.

I really liked that blurb. I guess it's good I never got into that PR program - I doubt I could come up with a nice piece like that to plug to the public >.<

[Foobar]

Well, its not from Mitsuru, but I'll take it >.>;

[ila]

I actually had the game preordered from GameStop a few months ago. I assume this applies to existing preorders.

[unknown]

Wish it was Raidou's hat instead of Junpei's, even if it didn't make sense.

I would even wear if I took a shower...just like Raidou.

[Inzaghi]

Originally Posted by unknown

I would even wear if I took a shower...just like Raidou.

If you took a shower? /:

[rainking187]

Awesome, I can go out rocking my Konohana Sakuya shirt and a Junpei hat. Throw some pants in as a preorder bonus in the next game.

[unknown]

Originally Posted by Inzaghi

If you took a shower? /:

Yeaaaah, meant every time I took a shower >_>

[VMan]

I will say that as a owner of each of the previous versions this does make it a bit tempting. Unless I'm at work you'd be really lucky to catch me in public without a hat on so this would be awesome to rock out.

Kudos to you guys, though. For me this is among the nicest bonuses you guys have offered. Right up there with the Devil Summoner 2 package.

[jeffx]

Is it one size fits all / comfort fit?

[Andy]

Originally Posted by jeffx

Is it one size fits all / comfort fit?

I would like to know this, too.

Pre-ordered.

[ThreeLeafIvy]

Atlus, you, you... lovable BASTARDS. So as long as the hat is/can be adjusted to a 22-23" head size, you just got a preorder from a SMT fan who always, always wears a hat when he goes out.

[rainking187]

I'm wondering if this will be packed in a special box with the game. Amazon seems to think it will be, but GameStop doesn't.

[Enzeru]

This was...

not expect.

AND YET, AWESOME! I will wear this every day, lol.

[Rednusander]

For those curious about the hat's fit:

Originally Posted by Atlus Aram, via the Playstation Blog

It is a traditional strap/buckle setup in the back, but internal tests at Atlus have revealed it makes everyone’s head look better, even the people who strongly contend they never look good in hats.
So, unless your head looks as though it was constructed in a government lab from pieces of lesser heads, making all other heads look like those of infants (i.e. your head is really, really large), you should be perfectly comfortable (and quite cool-looking) wearing the Junpei cap.

[elf_boobs]

Originally Posted by Rednusander

For those curious about the hat's fit:

Damn, I do have a big head...

[zergrussian]

Atlus, we always appreciate the little things you do. You take the extra step to please those who support you and its why you're such a beloved company with fans. This pre-order bonus, however, feels a little weak.

I understand that this is different from what was provided with P3 or FES but a hat with a little bit of embroidery doesn't impress me. I would have rather gotten a soundtrack or a cell phone strap.

I'm not going to skip the pre-order over this, I just don't care for the bonus.

[Saburo Hikari]

Holy crap I think this pre-order bonus is better than what Japan got! Way to go Atlus! This is a great incentive to make me even more excited about getting the game!

This is also cool because previously, you could only get Junpei's hat from Cospa, which is exclusively to Japan.

[SinAndPunishment]

Damn, Atlus, you guys rock. This is one awesome preorder deal! I am ecstatic that this one is actually in Canada as well. I was going to get the game, but now I am going to rush over and preorder it already. I always wears hats/toques when I go out, so I'll sport this all summer long.

[Kyoko]

This is AWESOME !! XD
*pre-order NOW*

[psyche]

I don't think I'll ever wear it.. but still, that's super awesome. I'm a sucker for any game merch so I'm definitely gonna pre-order this. ^__~

[Kiara]

...wow.

This... Really shouldn't be as awesome as it is. I mean, it's just a hat.

...But this is awesome. This is so awesome I really, really want it. .______.

[elf_boobs]

Yay! Now people can stop crying about pre-order bonuses!

[Juanblue85]

Originally Posted by Kiara

...wow.

This... Really shouldn't be as awesome as it is. I mean, it's just a hat.

...But this is awesome. This is so awesome I really, really want it. .______.

Lol now just imagine if P4P comes and they want to give you a Naoto hat. I bet you die in happiness. ^_^

[Iris]

Originally Posted by Juanblue85

Lol now just imagine if P4P comes and they want to give you a Naoto hat. I bet you die in happiness. ^_^

If they make P2P, we get Nate's stupid motorcycle helmet. CALLING IT NOW.

[Saburo Hikari]

Originally Posted by Juanblue85

Lol now just imagine if P4P comes and they want to give you a Naoto hat. I bet you die in happiness. ^_^

Originally Posted by Iris

If they make P2P, we get Nate's stupid motorcycle helmet. CALLING IT NOW.

You guys mean her casket?