Sony Announces Madden NFL 09 PSP Bundle
Starting this August those who wish to buy a PSP will have a new choice. SCEA announced the Madden NFL 09 PSP Entertainment Pack, a limited-edition bundle

which will include a “Metallic Blue” PSP  and NFL 09 game. Besides the console and the game, the pack will include other additional goodies like “NFL: In Just One Play” on UMD (Universal Media Disc) Video from Warner Bros a PSN voucher to download Beats and a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo. According to Sony, the price of the whole package will be $199.99.

“EA SPORTS is extremely excited to partner with SCEA on this bundle,” said Director of Marketing Chris Erb. “Combining the innovation of Madden NFL 09 with the quality of the PSP handheld gives gamers an immersive football experience.”

For passionate Madden NFL fans, this year's iteration will take authenticity and depth of gameplay to an entirely new level with more than 85 new features and enhancements, including the all-new Virtual Trainer tutorial mode.

Utilizing a holographic environment, this mode teaches gamers simple concepts about playing football and how to use the controls in quick, fun and stylized drills. In Madden NFL 09, the game engine is continually assessing the player’s performance and will adapt a custom experience to every type of gamer, from newcomer to the veteran Madden NFL player.

Madden NFL 09 will also feature a network-inspired broadcast presentation. Players will benefit from the authentic football knowledge of an in-booth play-by-play and color commentary team featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond. In addition, numerous graphical enhancements have been made, including realistic weather and grass, sleeker player models and exterior stadium views.

Madden NFL 09 gives gamers the ability to create online leagues. Avid Madden NFL fans can now take their rivalries online and compete in leagues with up to 32 teams. Online league play will feature in-depth stat tracking, player trades and a flexible scheduling option.