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Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Limited-Edition Uncharted: Drake's Fortune(TM) PLAYSTATION(R)3 Bundle Featuring New 160GB PS3(TM) System
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment
America (SCEA) today announced plans to introduce a new 160GB PLAYSTATION(R)3
(PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system inNorth America as part of the
limited-edition Uncharted: Drake's Fortune(TM) PS3 system bundle. The
increased storage size enables entertainment enthusiasts to store even more
movies, television shows, and games downloaded from PLAYSTATION(R)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(TM), a PLAYSTATION
Network voucher for PAIN, and a DUALSHOCK(R)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(TM) Disc player, HDMI output, an integrated Wi-Fi
connection, and Cell Broadband Engine(TM).
-- 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 ofEl 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 (http://store.playstation.com) 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(TM) 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(R)Future: Quest for Booty(TM), SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
Confrontation, and The Last Guy(TM). 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
high-definition standard and following the launches of key franchise titles,
including Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue, Grand Theft Auto(TM) IV, and Metal Gear
Solid(R)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!(TM): Quiz TV, LittleBigPlanet(TM), Resistance(TM) 2,
MotorStorm(TM) Pacific Rift, and Killzone(TM) 2.
PLAYSTATION(R)3 160GB Specification
Product name PLAYSTATION(R)3
CPU Cell Broadband Engine(TM) (Cell/B.E.)
GPU RSX(TM)
Sound Dolby 5.1ch, DTS 5.1ch , LPCM 7.1ch,
AAC, others *1 *2
Memory 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3
VRAM
HDD 2.5" Serial ATA 160GB
I/O USB 2.0 x2
Communication Ethernet X1 (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 b/g Included
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) Included
Wireless controller (Bluetooth) Included
AV Output Screen size 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HDMI OUT x1 *3
AV MULTI OUT x1
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) x1
BD/DVD/CD Maximum Read Speed BD 2x (BD-ROM)
Drive DVD 8x (DVD-ROM)
(Read Only) CD 24x (CD-ROM)
Dimensions Approximately 12.75in(W) x 3.86in (H)
x 10.8in (D)
Weight Approximately 11 lbs
*1 A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1
Ch. audio, supported by Dolby TrueHD or a similar format, from the
HDMI OUT connector.
*2 This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. DTS-HD 7.1
Ch. audio is output from a 5.1 or lower channel.
*3 "Deep Color" and "x.v.Color (xvYCC)" defined by HDMI ver1.3a are
supported.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the
entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(R) game console,
the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R)
(PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking
PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and
network services the PLAYSTATION(R)Network and PLAYSTATION(R)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 inFoster 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.
Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com
* PLAYSTATION Network registration is required. User responsible for all
applicable Internet fees. Voucher for PAIN expires March 30, 2009.
"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", "PSP", "PS one" and "UMD" are registered
trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All
other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
(C)2008 Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
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