It’s a 2-Parter. Hold onto your hats, as the Fact Sheet and the "Bit of another press release that we cut out all of the useless stuff before handing the rest to you on a silver platter" collide!

The "Bit of another…"

In Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception, the thrilling combat and gripping drama of the Ace Combat series come to PSP for the first time. The game features exclusive maps and a storyline created specifically for PSP, along with the extensive range of licensed aircraft expected from an Ace Combat game. The “Strategic AI System” varies each of the brand new missions according to your decisions, resulting in a huge range of possibilities and almost limitless replay value.

In an exciting first for the Ace Combat series, up to four players will be able to take part in multiplayer dogfights using the PSP system’s Ad Hoc Mode, allowing fans to team up or face off to prove who rules the skies. With its extensive single and multi-player modes, Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception will bring an unparalleled aerial combat experience to PSP.

Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception on PSP game features include:

• Extensive multiplayer combat for up to four players via Ad Hoc Mode – clash in head-to-head dogfights, escort your forces into enemy territory or team up for co-operative battles
• Strategic AI System” alters mission structure on every play, providing extended replayability
• Customise original aircraft with parts obtained during missions – tune flight performance or upgrade weaponry
• 15 large and varied maps, from gritty urban scenery to picturesque natural landscapes

And now the "Fact Sheet"

The Ace Combat level of excellence comes to the Sony PSP portable system in an all-new game designed specifically to take advantage of the handheld’s capabilities. Enter into an entirely new highflying action-packed world that will challenge your abilities in new ways as you take on the role of an ace pilot defending the country of Aurelia. The player’s adventure begins after the neighboring country of Leasath, who filled with secretive motives veiled behind long internal conflict, has invaded. It’s time to liberate your country for freedom for all!

This first PSP installment of the popular Ace Combat franchise features a suite of highly detailed and realistically modeled licensed aircraft. New additions include original aircraft and Wi-Fi multiplayer, ensuring that Ace Combat for the PSP will be a memorable, and must have experience.

Features:

• Authentic flying experience: Pilot licensed aircraft such as the F-14D or Tornado F3 for realistic flying and thrilling action, anytime, anywhere.
• All new storyline: Set in an entirely new world and setting apart from installments on the PS2, this new story opens up a whole new universe ripe with a multitude of new skies to explore.
• Strategic AI System: The player must choose their course of action wisely as combat decisions directly affect their destiny. If the player chooses to destroy a military installation instead of backing up friendly forces that are under attack, the next mission objective will reflect this decision and change accordingly.
• Original tunable aircraft: Players can tune original aircraft with parts unlocked in Campaign mode further enhancing the flying experience.
• Wireless Ad Hoc: This new and exciting addition to the series allows up to four players to engage in a variety of wireless Ad Hoc combat competitions.

Publisher: NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
Developer: NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Release Date: Fall 2006
Platform: Sony PSP Portable System
Genre: Air Combat
Multiplayer: (Ad hoc) 2-4
ESRB Rating: RP (T Expected)