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'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''''' is a ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' prequel for the [[wikipedia:Sony Playstation Portable|Sony Playstation Portable]] (PSP). It was released in Japan on January 9, 2010, September 7, 2010 in North America, and September 10, 2010 in Europe.<ref name="SE Release">[http://www.psxextreme.com/psp-news/2049.html Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Nets North American Date, PSX Extreme (2009-05-17), accessed 2010-05-17]</ref> The game's name is shared with the secret video at the end of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', "[[Birth by sleep (video)|Birth by sleep]]", which depicts a stylized version of a scene from the game. ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' was developed by the same team that created ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''.  
'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''''' is a ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' prequel for the [[wikipedia:Sony Playstation Portable|Sony Playstation Portable]] (PSP). It was released in Japan on January 9, 2010, September 7, 2010 in North America, and September 10, 2010 in Europe.<ref name="SE Release">[http://www.psxextreme.com/psp-news/2049.html Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Nets North American Date, PSX Extreme (2009-05-17), accessed 2010-05-17]</ref> The game's name is shared with the secret video at the end of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', "[[Birth by sleep (video)|Birth by sleep]]", which depicts a stylized version of a scene from the game. ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' was developed by the same team that created ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''.  


Like ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', the main theme song for the game is "[[Simple and Clean]]", performed by [[wikipedia:Utada Hikaru|Utada Hikaru]]. This game is the sixth in the series to be released, but is set first chronologically.  The overseas release includes a number of new features, including [[Crown Stickers]], a new boss, new Keyblades, abilities, mini-game maps, and songs, and the addition of Critical Mode.<ref>'''''Game Informer'' 207'''; '''Bryan Vore''': "The North American version of Kingdom Hearts games have traditionally included several extras. What kind of bonuses can we expect?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "There are a variety of new elements, including Critical mode, which takes the difficulty level beyond Proud mode; Keyblades, abilities, mini-game maps, and songs. We're also unleashing a mystery enemy for North American fans, so hopefully everyone will enjoy the challenge."</ref> In September 2010, the Final Mix version was announced in Japan, which will have the added features of the North American and Europe version, as well as some additional extras.
Like ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', the main theme song for the game is "[[Simple and Clean]]", performed by [[wikipedia:Utada Hikaru|Utada Hikaru]]. This game is the sixth in the series to be released, but is set first chronologically.  The overseas release includes a number of new features, including the [[Sticker Album]], a new boss, new Keyblades, abilities, mini-game maps, and songs, and the addition of Critical Mode.<ref>'''''Game Informer'' 207'''; '''Bryan Vore''': "The North American version of Kingdom Hearts games have traditionally included several extras. What kind of bonuses can we expect?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "There are a variety of new elements, including Critical mode, which takes the difficulty level beyond Proud mode; Keyblades, abilities, mini-game maps, and songs. We're also unleashing a mystery enemy for North American fans, so hopefully everyone will enjoy the challenge."</ref> In September 2010, the Final Mix version was announced in Japan, which will have the added features of the North American and Europe version, as well as some additional extras.


==Conception and design==
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==''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''==
==''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''==
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''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' was announced in an issue of Famitsu Magazine.<ref>http://www.finalfantasy.net/wp-content/gallery/khinsider/bbsfinalmix.jpg</ref> As of late, nothing has been added that differs from the North American release of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', as the confirmed additions include [[Crown Stickers]], the Pete [[Dimension Link]], and the [[Unknown (Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep)|Unknown]] boss battle. Players who purchase the first shipments of the game will receive an access code with it that, when inputted into the upcoming PSP game ''Dissidia Duodecim 012 Final Fantasy'', unlocks [[Cloud]]'s ''Kingdom Hearts'' attire as an alternate outfit.<ref>http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/09/16/square_enix_psp_push/</ref>
''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' was announced in an issue of Famitsu Magazine.<ref>http://www.finalfantasy.net/wp-content/gallery/khinsider/bbsfinalmix.jpg</ref> As of late, nothing has been added that differs from the North American release of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', as the confirmed additions include the Sticker Album, the Pete [[Dimension Link]], and the [[Unknown (Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep)|Unknown]] boss battle. Players who purchase the first shipments of the game will receive an access code with it that, when inputted into the upcoming PSP game ''Dissidia Duodecim 012 Final Fantasy'', unlocks [[Cloud]]'s ''Kingdom Hearts'' attire as an alternate outfit.<ref>http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/09/16/square_enix_psp_push/</ref>
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