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The PS2 remake of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories that was an extra in the Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ has finally hit North American shelves for the low price of $29.99, but Square Enix is not content to rest on its laurels.  In the same announcement, it has been announced that we will be seeing Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days on this side of the pacific.  There has been no word yet of a localization of the PSP game Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep or Kingdom Hearts: Coded, which is only available on DoCoMo mobile phones at the moment.  Though it is likely we’ll see Birth by Sleep, Coded is highly unprobable unless it receives a handheld port a la Parasite Eve: the 3rd Birthday, which so far, has also not been confirmed for North American release in either form.

Japan’s an expensive place to live, and it can get kind of crowded. So to make up for these things, companies like Square Enix placate the populace with sweet DSi bundles that make pretty much everyone else in the world jealous. Case in point, there are two new bundles for the DSi, a system that we don’t even get until at least the middle of next year over here. The first is a bundle for Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and so far, Square Enix hasn’t said what sort of special limited edition DSi it will come with. Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time will also be getting a pretty limited run. It’ll come with the game, a white DS embossed with a cat, all for a suggested 23,940 yen, which is exactly $252 right now.

Source: Kotaku

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A few tidbits of information have been released on the upcoming PSP and DS versions of Kingdom Hearts. Three keyblade apprentice characters by the names of Ventus, Terra and Aqua will each have independent scenarios in the PSP version, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, a prequel to Kingdom Hearts. The DS version, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, a story following the character of Roxas during Sora’s slumber between Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts 2, introduces Xion, the mysterious fourteenth member of Organization XIII and female keyblade wielder.

Source: The Magic Box

Stories of a North American release of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for the PlayStation 2 have been floating around the web, but they were confirmed today via a press release. Originally packaged as one of the bonuses in the Japanese Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+, the remake features full 3D and voice acting. The game fits between Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II, and it shows the beginning of Sora’s dealings with the shadowy Organization XIII. This version will also feature four mini-games not present in the original GBA game. No date has been set, but the price will be $29.99 when it eventually ships.