Lil' Kratos is hacking and slashing his way to the PSP and is set to arrive in time for the holidays. Sony Santa Monica has dated God of War: Ghost of Sparta and created a pre-order package that's fit for the gods... or rather, god killers.

Beginning on Tuesday, November 2, gamers will get to learn how Kratos got his tattoos as the developers deliver a prequel game focused on the God of War's origin story. Pre-order the PSP God of War Bundle and you'll also get the chance to break free from the chains of Olympus.


The $199.99 PSP God of War: Ghost of Sparta Bundle includes:
-- Black and Red Two-Toned PSP-3000
-- God of War: Ghost of Sparta UMD Game -- After God of War concludes, Ghost of Sparta begins with the story of Kratos' ascension to power as the God of War.
-- God of War: Chains of Olympus PlayStation Network Downloadable Game Voucher -- Before the events of God of War, experience Kratos' journey during the 10-years of servitude to the Gods of Olympus in one of the most highly acclaimed action titles of all time.
-- Kick Ass -- UMD Movie
-- 2 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
And Sony Santa Monica also has some surprises for existing PSP owners that pre-order the standard game:
-- Ghost of Sparta Original Soundtrack -- Be part of the legacy, and relive the emotional soundscape of defiance and rage through the original soundtrack.
-- PSP Theme -- Are you the ultimate God of War fan? Prove it with the God of War: Ghost of Sparta theme.
-- PS3 Dynamic Theme -- Fully animated in constant motion, personalize your PS3 system with the official God of War Dynamic Theme.
-- PlayStation Network Avatar -- Be one of the few to own the exclusive Kratos Avatar only available through this pre-order. -- Legionnaire Skin -- Discover the origins of the Spartan warrior as you experience God of War: Ghost of Sparta as Legionnaire Kratos. -- Exclusive Game Directors Documentary -- A full length featured video roundtable with all of the past and present Game Directors for the God of War franchise in front of a live studio audience, including: David Jaffe, Cory Barlog, Stig Asmussen, Ru Weerasuiya and Dana Jan.


Sharkey says: That's a serious pre-order package for the GoW PSP bundle, particularly given that a standard PSP sells for about $160. Look for a big boost in PSP sales come November.