Sony has announced that the Playstation 3 Slim has sold 1 million units in just 3 weeks of being on sale. they do say that this figure is based on SCEI’s estimation.
Press Release Tokyo, September 24, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today announced that retail sales of its new PlayStation®3 (PS3®) (CECH-2000A) computer entertainment system achieved a total of 1 million units*1 worldwide in the 3 weeks since its launch on September 1, 2009 *2. The expansion of the PS3 platform is being accelerated along with the introduction of more and more new and exciting software titles as well as the enhancement of PlayStation®Network.
While maintaining cutting-edge features and functions, such as the ability to enjoy high quality interactive entertainment content including Blu-ray Disc™ games and movies as well as various content and services downloadable through PlayStation Network, the new PS3 is available at a highly attractive recommended retail price of 29,980 yen (including tax), US$299 and €299, with an extremely streamlined form factor and a pre-installed 120GB Hard Disk Drive. Furthermore, the reduction of power consumption and fan noise as well as the casual appearance have also become drivers in attracting a larger and broader range of users.
Along with the vast line-up of attractive and exciting entertainment content to be released this holiday season from third-party game developers and publishers as well as from SCE Worldwide Studios, SCE will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment.
*1 The number is based on SCEI’s estimation. *2 The new PS3 became available in stores on September 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories, Asian countries and regions, and in Japan on September 3, 2009.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is an innovative handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer-like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.
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Rockstar has released a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad Of Gay Tony. this trailer focuses on a character in the game called Yusuf Amir. the trailer is all in game and shows some new locations as well as some action in the game.
Microsoft has released new screenshots and a new trailer for Crackdown 2. the trailer is a slightly extended trailer from that shown at E3, whilst the screenshots show mainly battles in different areas of the city. both the screenshots and trailer show that the city is familiar to the original one, and the Orbs from the original game are also in this new game.
Microsoft has released new screenshots for their upcoming Zune Video Marketplace. this is mainly a re-branding of the current Video Marketplace. the screenshots show some of the menus as well as the ability to watch movies with friends.
Microsoft has released screenshots of the Last FM service on the Xbox 360. the screenshots show that the service fits into the general style of the New Xbox Experience.
Microsoft has released screenshots for their upcoming Xbox Live Arcade game, Toy Soldiers. the screenshots show of the games artstyle as well as showing in game action. the action show many different units and vehicles available in the game. the trailer for the game also shows some of the in game action and vehicles in the game. it also shows that not all the units/vehicles are historically accurate. all this plays to a old style music track.
Sony Online Entertainment have released a trailer and screenshots for the newest expansion for Everquest II. the trailer talks about the history behind the expansion, whilst the screenshots show many of the characters and locations that have been added with this expansion. As well as introducing this new story, the expansion also brings Chronomagic to the game. Chronomagic can be used to down-tier you level so you can experience content that you may have missed whilst you were levelling up. an achievement system has also been added to the game as well as all people with houses will receive a new room.
Press Release WHAT: EverQuest® II’s game update, The Shards of Destiny is live now and brings sorrow and anger to the world of Norrath as there has been a mysterious disappearance of the famed Erollisi Marr, the goddess of love. Her absence has cast a dark cloud over Norrath and it is up to the players to travel to the Shard of Love and defeat the creatures they encounter to determine the fate of Erollisi Marr. In addition to the new storyline, players can also enjoy new features such as Chronomagic, housing additions and the all new achievement system.
UPDATE FEATURES: • Chronomagic: Down-tier your level to experience content you may have previously missed while you were leveling up • Enter the Shard of Love: For the first time ever, players will be able to explore the home of Erollisi Marr • All new 4x Dungeon: Test your skills in Miragul's Planar Shard • Achievement System: Track and share your accomplishments with other players • Housing Addition: All houses will receive a new room where you can use your creativity and expand your collections
WHEN: The Shards of Destiny is live
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