Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) responsible for business operations in Japan, announced today that it would introduce a new Satin Silver color to the slim-line PlayStation 2 in Japan, on Wednesday, November 23rd 2005, at an open price.
Slim-line PlayStation 2 has been highly successful in the market since its launch in 2004, boosting demand from first-time buyers and existing PlayStation 2 owners renewing to the new model, and particularly with the introduction of a new standard Ceramic White color this spring, it has continued to gain stronger support from a wide range of users.
Satin Silver, a stylish color that excellently coordinates with other consumer electronics and audio-visual products, will be launched as the third color for the slim-line PlayStation 2 for a limited time. Analog Controller DUALSHOCK 2 and Vertical Stand will come in the same color and will be sold together in one package. Users now have a choice from a lineup of three fashionable hardware colors.
Accompanying the PlayStation 2 hardware, a lineup of exciting new software titles, as well as PlayStation 2 the Best series, will be released towards the year-end/New Years peak selling season. More than 250 titles are planned to be launched this holiday season, including highly expected titles such as NARUTO:Narutimate.Hero 3 by BANDAI CO.,LTD., ONIMUSHA: DAWN OF DREAMS by Capcom Co., Ltd., TALES OF THE ABYSS by NAMCO LIMITED, Ratchet&Clank 4th and Rouge Galaxy by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., and DIRGE of CERBERUS -FINAL FANTASY VII- and KINGDOM HEARTS II by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
As a separately sold accessory, Analog Controller DUALSHOCK 2 and Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation 2) will also become available in Satin Silver (as a standard accessory color).
SCEJ will continue to expand PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and PSP platforms and will create and develop a new world of computer entertainment for the broadband era through the fusion of game, music, movies, and broadcasting.
Product Outline
Product Name PlayStation 2
Color Satin Silver
Product Code SCPH-75000 SSS
Included PlayStation 2 console x 1
Analog Controller DUALSHOCK 2 (Satin Silver) x 1
AV Cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
AC Adaptor (AC power cord included) x 1
Vertical Stand (Satin Silver) x 1
Release Date November 23rd, 2005 (Wednesday)
Recommended Retail Price Open Price
*The Vertical Stand for the old model (SCPH-10040 and SCPH-10220) cannot be used with the new PlayStation 2 (SCPH-75000 SSS), due to difference in design.
Separately Sold Accessory
Product Name Analog Controller DUALSHOCK 2
Product Code SCPH-10010 SS
Color Satin Silver
Release Date November 23rd, 2005 (Wednesday)
Recommended Retail Price 2,800 yen (2,940 yen tax inclusive)
Product Name Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation 2)
Product Code SCPH-10020 SS
Color Satin Silver
Release Date November 23rd, 2005 (Wednesday)
Recommended Retail Price 2,800 yen (2,940 yen tax inclusive)