{"id":3005264,"date":"2003-11-28T21:10:00","date_gmt":"2003-11-28T21:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:faf07eb0-88f7-4175-ac73-d54f0215a675"},"modified":"2023-01-06T22:05:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T22:05:10","slug":"sony-china-announces-launch-of-playstation2-in-the-china-mainland-market","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2003\/sony-china-announces-launch-of-playstation2-in-the-china-mainland-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony China Announces Launch of PlayStation\u00ae2 in the China Mainland Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Beijing, November 28th, 2003 \u2013 <\/strong>Sony (China) Ltd. announced today that it would release PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system and license software title publishing and distribution to local partners beginning December 20th, 2003 in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu, and later in more cities in China to develop the home computer entertainment market in mainland China. The color of the PlayStation\u00ae2 hardware for the China mainland market is \u201cSatin Silver\u201d and will be available at the suggested retail price of RMB1,988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIn response to strong nationwide request for PlayStation\u00ae2 in China, Sony China is committed to develop a full-fledged PlayStation\u00ae2 business in the growing market,\u201d said Hiroshi Shoda, Chairman of Sony (China) Ltd. \u201cPlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system brings an integrated entertainment experience to the users. It\u2019s not only a game platform, but also the new center of home entertainment. We are excited to bring the world most favored computer entertainment platform to the Chinese consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since its launch in March 2000, PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system has quickly achieved its No.1 position in Japan, North America, Europe, South Korea and southeast Asian countries and regions. As of September 30th, 2003, the total shipment of PlayStation\u00ae2 hardware has exceeded 62 million units and software 425 million units worldwide. PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system has a massive range of software titles and a total of over 2,500 titles were developed worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the launch of PlayStation\u00ae2, home computer entertainment platform will be introduced for the first time to over 10 million households in five big cities in China. By integrating cutting-edge technology with digital entertainment content, a redefined home entertainment lifestyle is created not only for game players, but for all entertainment lovers in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve always wanted to introduce PlayStation to the people of China,\u201d said Ken Kutaragi, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. \u201cIt is my privilege to bring the world\u2019s most exciting home computer entertainment platform to the people of China and I\u2019m sure PlayStation 2 will open the doors to new home entertainment experiences for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment, Sony (China) will continuously create and develop a new world of home computer entertainment for Chinese people to better enjoy life in the upcoming broadband era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Sony (China) Ltd.
<\/strong>Sony (China) was established in Oct. 1996 in Beijing by Sony Corporation to manage and coordinate Sony’s business operations in China. It operates on the investments in China’s electronic information industry, the overall management and business support for all Sony companies in China. Sony (China) wishes to contribute more for China’s economic development through continuous business efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Product Outline<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product Name:<\/strong> PlayStation\u00ae2 SCPH-50009 -Satin Silver-
Available: <\/strong>Dec. 20th, 2003
Recommended Retail Price:<\/strong> RMB1,988
Dimensions: <\/strong>Approximately 301mm(W) X 182 mm(D) X 78 mm(H)
Weight: <\/strong>Approximately 2.0kg
Playable formats\/Region code:<\/strong> PlayStation\u00ae2 format CD-ROM, DVD-ROM: NTSC\/C
PlayStation\u00ae format CD-ROM:<\/strong> NTSC\/C
Audio CD
DVD video: Region number 6
DVD-R\/ -RW(Video mode)
DVD-RW(VR mode)
DVD+R\/ +RW
Interfaces: <\/strong>Controller port (2)
MEMORY CARD slot (2)
USB connector (2)
AV MULTIOUT connector (1)
DIGITAL OUT(OPTICAL) connector (1)
EXPANSION BAY (1)
Included: <\/strong>Analog controller (DUALSHOCK\u00ae2) (1)
AV cable (integrated audio\/video) (1)
AC power cord (1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Separately Sold Accessories<\/span><\/strong>
Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK\u00ae2) SCPH-10010 CSS
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation\u00ae2) SCPH-10020 CB
Vertical Stand (for PlayStation\u00ae2) SCPH-10040 CSS
Multitap (for PlayStation\u00ae2) SCPH-10090 CB
DVD Remote Control (for PlayStation\u00ae2) SCPH-10420 CB
AV Cable (integrated audio\/video) SCPH-10030 CB
S VIDEO Cable SCPH-10060 CB
Component AV Cable (for PlayStation\u00ae2) SCPH-10100 CB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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List of Expected Software Titles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title<\/th>Developer
Publisher
Distributor<\/th>		Suggested Retail Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ape Escape 2 (Action)
\u6349\u7334\u55662<\/td>		Sony Computer Entertainment Japan
Beijing Kehai Electronics Press
China CYTS Trank Technology Co., Ltd.<\/td>		RMB168<\/td><\/tr>
ICO (Adventure)
ICO \u53e4\u5821\u8ff7\u8e2a<\/td>		Sony Computer Entertainment Japan
Beijing Kehai Electronics Press
Beijing Kinghope Co., Ltd.<\/td>		RMB168<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

List of Cooperating Overseas Publishers for Upcoming Software Titles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(In alphabetical order, as of Nov.28, 2003)
BANDAI CO.,LTD.
CAPCOM CO.,LTD.
FromSoftware,Inc.
KOEI Co.,Ltd.
KONAMI CORPORATION
NAMCO LIMITED
SEGA CORPORATION
TAITO CORPORATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*<\/em>\u201cPlayStation\u201d and \u201cDUALSHOCK\u201d are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*<\/em>\u201cApe Escape 2\u201d and \u201cICO\u201d are registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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