February 28^th, 2006 (7:32pm) - Konami HAS announced that Ys: The Ark of Napishtim for the PSP has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The latest installment in one of the longest running RPG franchises of all time, Ys: The Ark of Napishtim delivers a magical adventure to gamers on the go as the series makes its handheld debut with exclusive new features including mini-games, a character profile database, a media player and enhanced graphics.

The game follows the latest adventure of longtime Ys hero, Adol Christin, as he explores a group of islands to collect three magical swords imbued with elemental powers and discovers the truth about the Ark of Napishtim. As players make their way across each of the lush islands, they will be able to explore their surroundings to find new items and equipment. They will also take part in thrilling real-time battles with a variety of fearsome opponents, using an incredible arsenal of weaponry and magical abilities to overcome their foes.

Exclusive to the PSP system version of the game, Ys: The Ark of Napishtim features a selection of bonus content that takes this already spellbinding adventure to magical new heights. Players will be able to enjoy new animated cut scenes and unlock videos and music tracks to play with the Ys Media Player. A new character database will also let players learn more about their favorite heroes and villains as well as how they fit into the fabric of the greater Ys storyline.

Ys: The Ark of Napishtim is rated "E10+" by the ESRB and carries an SRP of $29.99.