{"id":3005540,"date":"2008-07-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2008-07-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2008-07-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2008-07-15T00:00:00","slug":"sony-computer-entertainment-america-announces-new-80gb-playstation3-limited-edition-playstation2-bundle-and-playstationportable-entertainment-pack-at-e3-2008","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2008\/sony-computer-entertainment-america-announces-new-80gb-playstation3-limited-edition-playstation2-bundle-and-playstationportable-entertainment-pack-at-e3-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces New 80gb\nPlayStation\u00ae3, Limited Edition PlayStation\u00ae2 Bundle, and \nPlayStation\u00aePortable Entertainment Pack at E3 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"container-789bfd3439\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0\">\n<div id=\"container-7513414f9b\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"embed aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12\">\n<div id=\"embed-61cf6253db\" class=\"cmp-embed\">\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p><strong>LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 15, 2008 <\/strong> &nbsp;\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) held its annual press conference today at the E3 Media &amp; Business Summit, making a series of announcements which demonstrated the strength of the PlayStation brand across all three of its platforms and further leveraged the heritage and momentum of PlayStation\u2019s family of products to provide consumers with more compelling entertainment options than anyone in the videogame industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>Starting in September 2008, the newly announced PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122) 80GB model will become the mainstay of the company\u2019s hardware line-up.  The 80GB model will retail for $399, and will offer all of the features and functionality of the 40GB model with double the storage to accommodate more movies, graphics, music, photos and other entertainment content \u2013 all for the same price.  As with its predecessor, the new 80GB model will be a complete entertainment system comprising of a Blu-ray\u2122 player, HDMI output, an integrated Wi-Fi connection, Cell Broadband Engine\u2122 and a built-in 80GB hard-disk drive. The multi-functionality of the 80GB PS3, combined with more than 140 exclusive and third-party titles and the PLAYSTATION\u00aeNetwork, is a comprehensive entertainment value designed to appeal to a wide range of consumers from hard-core gamers to general entertainment enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>Following the success of five PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) Entertainment Packs, SCEA announced the Ratchet and Clank\u00ae Size Matters PSP Entertainment Pack, a new bundle showcasing PSP\u2019s multi-functional feature set, targeted for holiday gift-giving. Launching in October 2008 for $199.99 MSRP, the bundle will include a limited-edition \u201cSilver\u201d PSP system with the highly acclaimed game, <em>Ratchet and Clank\u00ae Size Matters;<\/em> a blockbuster movie on UMD\u00ae (Universal Media Disc); a PLAYSTATION\u00aeNetwork voucher to download the innovative puzzle game, <em>echochrome\u2122<\/em> from PLAYSTATION\u00aeStore: and a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo\u2122 for storing music, videos, photos and more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>In addition, SCEA introduced a new family entertainment bundle for the PlayStation\u00ae2 system, the most successful console in industry history. The limited-edition <em>LEGO\u00ae Batman\u2122: The Videogame<\/em> PlayStation\u00ae2 Pack will feature the highly anticipated TT Games\/Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment title <em>LEGO\u00ae Batman\u2122: The Videogame<\/em>, Warner Home Video\u2019s <em>Justice League: The New Frontier<\/em> on DVD, and a PlayStation\u00ae2 system \u2013 all for $149.99 MSRP, which represents a $30 savings for consumers if the contents were purchased separately. SCEA will also launch more than 130 new titles for PlayStation\u00ae2 system this year, totaling 10,000 PlayStation\u00ae2 titles by end of the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p> \u201cIt\u2019s undeniable we have three successful platforms, the broadest and best line-up of some of the biggest exclusives in the business, and are continuing to deliver compelling and original content to our consumers,\u201d said Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. \u201cExpect to see continued momentum this year as we remain focused on delivering products and services that extend the strength of our brand and reaffirms PlayStation\u2019s place at the center of consumers\u2019 homes.\u201d  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>Additionally, the company previewed more than 140 first and third-party games at E3 2008 proving its content line-up this year is unmatched in the industry due to its depth, breadth, and diversity. Throughout the holiday season and this fiscal year, SCEA and its third-party partners plan to release more than 140 software titles for the PS3 available on Blu-ray Disc\u2122 (BD). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>SCEA is also developing more than 50 games, game packs, and add-ons downloadable via PLAYSTATION\u00aeNetwork in North America this year, offering something for every taste, lifestyle and budget. Also, to continue offering greater value to PlayStation fans, SCEA will launch PS3 Greatest Hits program on July 28 with 10 first and third party titles at a reduced price of $29.99. The PS3 Greatest Hits titles include <em>Warhawk\u2122, Motorstorm\u2122<\/em> and <em>Resistance: Fall of Man\u00ae<\/em> from SCEA; <em>Call of Duty\u00ae 3<\/em>, Activision\u00ae; <em>Need for Speed: Carbon,<\/em> Electronic Arts; <em>The Elder Scrolls\u00ae IV: Oblivion\u2122<\/em>, Bethesda\u00ae Softworks; <em>Ninja Gaiden\u00ae Sigma,<\/em> Tecmo\u00ae ; <em>Tom Clancy\u2019s Rainbow Six\u00ae Vegas and Assassin\u2019s Creed\u2122<\/em>, Ubisoft\u00ae.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>SCEA also reiterated its commitment to make PLAYSTATION\u00aeNetwork the best entertainment experience in the industry, by announcing a new video delivery service on PLAYSTATION\u00aeStore for PS3 and PSP systems in the United States. The new video service, available today, allows U.S. consumers to download full-length TV shows and movies to both their PS3 and PSP through the PlayStation Store for rental or purchase.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>In addition, SCEA further outlined progress against its revolutionary online experience, <em>PlayStation Home<\/em>. Highlighting new first party high definition virtual environments for hit PlayStation titles including, <em>Unchartered: Drake\u2019s Fortune<\/em> and <em>Warhawk<\/em>. With significant third party support already on board, Sony Computer Entertainment will be expanding the beta in Summer 2008 and commence the open beta service by Fall 2008. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h4>About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.<\/h4>\n<p>Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation\u00ae and PS one\u00ae game console, the PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) system, the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PLAYSTATION\u00aeNetwork and PLAYSTATION\u00aeStore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>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 in Foster 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p class=\"alignCenter\"># # #<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>Visit us on the Web at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.us.playstation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.us.playstation.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p><span class=\"small\">PlayStation, PSP and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.\u201cPlayStation\u201d, \u201cPLAYSTATION\u201d, \u201cPSP\u201d, \u201cPS one\u201d and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks and \u201cPS3\u201d is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0\">\n<div id=\"text-c6adb4da15\" class=\"cmp-text\">\n<div id=\"releaseFooter\">\n<p>Readers are advised that the press releases and other information posted on this site are current only on their original publication date. 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