FOSTER CITY, Calif., August 20, 2008 - Sony Computer Entertainment America
(SCEA) today announced plans to introduce a new 160GB PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™)
computer entertainment system in North America as part of the limited-edition Uncharted:
Drake's Fortune™ PS3 system bundle. The increased storage size enables entertainment
enthusiasts to store even more movies, television shows, and games downloaded from
PLAYSTATION®Network, as well as more videos, music, and photos from their personal
collection. Slated to launch in November for $499.99 (MSRP), the 160GB PS3 system will
come bundled with the hit game, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune™, a PLAYSTATION
Network voucher for PAIN, and a DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller. The previously
announced 80GB PS3 system ($399.99 MSRP) has started shipping to retailers.
"As PLAYSTATION Network continues to evolve with our recently launched
video delivery service and more exclusive games, PS3 owners are demanding more storage
capacity," said Jack Tretton, President and CEO, SCEA. "Consumers also are utilizing PS3
as an entertainment hub for their digital media, placing content such as their entire music
collection on the hard drive. The 160GB PS3 system addresses this growing consumer
demand in a compelling bundle that delivers significant value."
The Uncharted: Drake's Fortune PS3 bundle includes the following components:
- 160GB PS3 system - The 160GB PS3 is a complete entertainment system
comprising a Blu-ray™ Disc player, HDMI output, an integrated Wi-Fi connection,
and Cell Broadband Engine™.
- Uncharted: Drake's Fortune™ - A 400-year-old clue found in the coffin of Sir
Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, on an exploration
for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island
in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The search turns deadly when Drake becomes
stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned,
Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the
terrible secrets hidden on the Island.
- PAIN PLAYSTATION Network Voucher - PAIN boldly tackles a rarely explored
area of video-gaming�comedy. The unique mechanic of the game allows the
player to load a character into a human-sized, ultra-powerful slingshot, and fire the
character into an active, physics-controlled environment, filled with precarious and
humorous situations. Download PAIN from PLAYSTATION Store to your PS3 system with the included voucher.
- DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller - DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller
provides the most intuitive game play experience with pressure sensors in each
action button and the inclusion of the highly sensitive SIXAXIS™ motion sensing
technology
The additional storage space of the 160GB model will benefit consumers, as
several highly anticipated PLAYSTATION Network and PS3 games along with add-on
content will be available for download soon, including PAIN Amusement Park, Ratchet &
Clank®Future: Quest for Booty, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, and The
Last Guy™. The bundle is also a great option for consumers who want to utilize
PLAYSTATION Network�s video delivery service, which offers new blockbuster movies
and popular TV shows for download on an ongoing basis.
PS3 momentum has soared in 2008, starting with Blu-ray becoming the highdefinition
standard and following the launches of key franchise titles, including Gran
Turismo™ 5 Prologue, Grand Theft Auto™ IV, and Metal Gear Solid®4: Guns of the
Patriots. That momentum will continue into the holidays and beyond, as PS3's software
lineup will offer the most depth and breadth of any platform across the industry, delivering
highly anticipated exclusives such as BUZZ!™: Quiz TV, LittleBigPlanet™, Resistance™
2, MotorStorm™ Pacific Rift, and Killzone™ 2.
PLAYSTATION®3 160GB Specification
| Product Name |
PLAYSTATION®3 |
| CPU |
Cell Broadband Engine™ (Cell/B.E.) |
| GPU |
RSX™ |
| Sound |
Dolby 5.1ch DTS 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1 ch, AAC, others |
| Memory |
256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM |
| HDD |
160GB 2.5" Serial ATA |
| I/O |
2x USB 2.0 |
| Communication |
Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), IEEE 202.11 b/g, Bluetooth® 2.0 (EDR) |
| Wireless controller (Bluetooth) |
DUALSHOCK®3 Controller Included |
| AV Output |
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HDMI OUT x1
AV MULTIOUT x1
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) x1 |
| BD/DVD/CD Drive (Read Only) |
Maximum Read Speed:
BD 2x (BD-ROM)
DVD 8x (DVD-ROM)
CD 24x (CD-ROM) |
| Dimensions |
Approximately 12.75in (W) x 3.86in (H) x 10.8in (D) |
| Weight |
Approximately 11 lbs |
About Sony Computer Entertainment America
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment
lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system,
the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its
online and network services the PLAYSTATION®Network and PLAYSTATION®Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets
and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer
entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 and the PSP system for the North American
market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as
headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
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