{"id":3005320,"date":"2003-01-30T02:56:00","date_gmt":"2003-01-30T02:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:78391d70-3da8-4816-b99e-827ca204b200"},"modified":"2022-12-08T05:03:30","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T05:03:30","slug":"sony-computer-entertainment-launches-limited-spring-color-models-for-playstation2","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2003\/sony-computer-entertainment-launches-limited-spring-color-models-for-playstation2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Computer Entertainment Launches Limited Spring Color Models for PlayStation\u00ae2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tokyo, January 30, 2003<\/strong> \u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today that commemorating the cumulative worldwide shipment of 50 million units of its PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, it would launch new color models of PlayStation 2 for the limited period of time in spring for the Japanese market. PlayStation 2 will come in three different colors: \u201cSILVER\u201d to be released on February 13th, 2003 and \u201cSAKURA\u201d and \u201cAQUA\u201d on February 20th, 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Supported by a wide range of users all over the world, PlayStation 2 continues to gain worldwide popularity, reaffirming its position as the standard entertainment platform in homes. Numbers of exciting software titles are continuously released, driving the further sales of the hardware, thus creating a positive spiral for the PlayStation business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following the success of the limited color models released in the summer of 2002, SCEI is introducing three spring models: \u201cSAKURA\u201d inspired by spring; \u201cAQUA\u201d in the image of clear water; and \u201cSILVER\u201d to coordinate with other AV equipment in the living room. Analog Controller DUALSHOCK\u00ae2 will come in same colors and finish as PlayStation 2. Separately sold Vertical Stand will also become available in same colors. With these new colors, SCEI aims to further broaden PlayStation 2 users.

With PlayStation and PlayStation 2, Sony Computer Entertainment will create and develop a new world of computer entertainment for the broadband era through the fusion of game, music, movies, and broadcasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Product Name:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PlayStation\u00ae2 Spring 2003 Color Models
\u201cSILVER\u201d SCPH-39000 S
\u201cSAKURA\u201d SCPH-39000 SA
\u201cAQUA\u201d SCPH-39000 AQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Suggested Retail Price:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JPY 25,000\/unit (excluding tax)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Release Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSILVER\u201d February 13th, 2003 (Thursday)
\u201cSAKURA\u201d February 20th, 2003 (Thursday)
\u201cAQUA\u201d February 20th, 2003 (Thursday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PlayStation 2 hardware x 1
Analog Controller DUALSHOCK\u00ae2 x 1 (same color as the PlayStation 2 hardware)
AV cable (integrated Audio\/Visual) x 1
AC Power Cord x 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Separately Sold Accessories<\/span><\/strong>
Product Name:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vertical Stand (for PlayStation\u00ae2)
\u201cSILVER\u201d SCPH-10040 S
\u201cSAKURA\u201d SCPH-10040 SA
\u201cAQUA\u201d SCPH-10040 AQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Suggested Retail Price:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JPY 1,500\/unit (excluding tax)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Release Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSILVER\u201d February 13th, 2003 (Thursday)
\u201cSAKURA\u201d February 20th, 2003 (Thursday)
\u201cAQUA\u201d February 20th, 2003 (Thursday)

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/strong>
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation\u00ae game console and PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment 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. 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 two platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PlayStation and the PlayStation logo, PS one and PS2 are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 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