{"id":3005839,"date":"2018-08-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2018-08-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T00:00:00","slug":"sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-playstation4-pro-500-million-limited-edition","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2018\/sony-interactive-entertainment-introduces-playstation4-pro-500-million-limited-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Interactive Entertainment Introduces\n\u201cPlayStation\u00ae4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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August 9, 2018 –<\/b> Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced that it will introduce a specially designed PlayStation\u00ae4 Pro (PS4\u2122Pro) \u201cPlayStation\u00ae4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition\u201d (HDD 2TB) from August 24, 2018, and will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of 49,980 yen in Japan, $ 499 USD in North America and \u20ac499 in Europe*1<\/sup>. With PlayStation\u00ae (PS) hardware sell through surpassing 525.3 million units worldwide, the Limited Edition PS4\u2122Pro is a thank you to all the fans who have supported and enjoyed entertainment on the platform. Only 50,000 limited edition PS4 Pro consoles will be available and for the first time comes in a dark blue translucent design on PlayStation\u00ae4 (PS4\u2122).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Since the launch of the original PlayStation (SCPH-1000) in Japan on December 3, 1994, PS platforms have evolved, embracing new technologies and thriving in a fast paced and competitive market. Succeeded by PlayStation\u00ae2, PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable), PlayStation\u00ae3, PlayStation\u00aeVita, and PS4, the platforms have consistently provided a variety of innovative entertainment to the world. Moreover, PS4 surpassed 81.2 Million units as of July 22, 2018, and continues to further expand.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to express my deepest gratitude for the continued support from our fans and business partners, who have all contributed to PlayStation\u2019s rich history. Without our passionate community, we would not have been able to surpass this remarkable milestone of 500 million units.\u201d said John Kodera, SIE President and CEO. \u201cPlayStation\u00ae4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition has been created to represent our appreciation to our loyal fans. We will continue to make PlayStation the best place to play for all, as does our continued commitment to expanding our library of great games and variety of network services.\u201d<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the bundled \u201cWireless Controller (DUALSHOCK\u00ae4) 500 Million Limited Edition\u201d will be sold separately along with the \u201cGold Wireless Headset 500 Million Limited Edition\u201d starting from August 24, 2018*3<\/sup> in a limited quantity respectively.<\/p>\n

SIE will continue to further expand the PlayStation platform to deliver entertainment experiences that are only possible on PlayStation.<\/p>\n

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\uff1cPlayStation\u00ae4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition\uff1e\u3000*Limited quantity<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nPlayStation\u00ae4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Product Code<\/th>\nCUH-7100B Series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launch date<\/th>\nAugust 24, 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSRP*1<\/th>\n$499 USD \/ \u20ac499 \/ 49,980 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n(All \u00d7 1)<\/th>\n		PlayStation\u00ae4 Pro system (HDD 2TB) *Special design
\nWireless Controller (DUALSHOCK\u00ae4) *Special design
\nPlayStation\u00aeCamera *Special design
\nVertical Stand *Special design
\nMono headset *Special design
\nAC power cord
\nHDMI cable
\nUSB cable
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*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\uff1cWireless Controller (DUALSHOCK\u00ae4) 500 Million Limited Edition\uff1e *Limited quantity<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nWireless Controller (DUALSHOCK\u00ae4) 500 Million Limited Edition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Product Code<\/th>\nCUH-ZCT2 Series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launch Date<\/th>\nNorth America: Early September, 2018 \/ Europe: August 24, 2018 \/ Japan: September 6, 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSRP*1<\/th>\n$64 USD \/ \u20ac64 \/ 6,480 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\uff1cGold Wireless Headset 500 Million Limited Edition\uff1e *Limited quantity<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nGold Wireless Headset 500 Million Limited Edition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Product Code<\/th>\nNorth America and Europe: CUHYA-0080 \/ Japan: CUHJ-15007J1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launch Date<\/th>\nNorth America: Early September, 2018 \/ Europe: October 11, 2018 \/ Japan: September 6, 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSRP*1<\/th>\n$99 USD \/ \u20ac89 \/ 12,000 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  • *1<\/span> Prices in Japan and North America exclude tax. Prices in Europe include tax.<\/li>\n
  • *2<\/span> As of July 22, 2018. Cumulative worldwide sell-through of overall PlayStation hardware includes PlayStation\u00ae, PS One, PlayStation\u00ae2, PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable), PSP\u00aego, PlayStation\u00ae3, PlayStation\u00aeVita, PlayStation\u00aeVita TV, PlayStation\u00ae4 and PlayStation\u00ae4 Pro. Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SIE.<\/li>\n
  • *3<\/span> Release date varies depending on countries and regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    About Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/h3>\n

    Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation\u00ae brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation\u00ae4, PlayStation\u00aeVR, PlayStation\u00aeVita, PlayStation\u00ae3, PlayStation\u2122Store, PlayStation\u00aePlus, PlayStation\u2122Video, PlayStation\u2122Music, PlayStation\u2122Now, PlayStation\u2122Vue, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions in California, London and Tokyo.<\/p>\n

     \u201cPlayStation\u201d, \u201cDUALSHOCK\u201d and \u201c\u25b3\u25cb\u00d7\u25a1\u201d  are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. \u201cPS4\u201d is a trademark of the same company.  \u201cSONY\u201d is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Special Features of the PlayStation\u00ae4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition<\/b><\/h2>\n

    This limited edition comes in a translucent design in dark blue color, and when the power is switched on and the blue light is brightly lit inside the system, users can enjoy the beautifully sophisticated architecture of the PS4 Pro, only possible with this special translucent design.<\/p>\n

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      The PS family mark on the top surface and the PS4 logo on the system\u2019s front side of PS4 Pro are in mat textured copper color that matches the dark blue translucent design, giving out a premium outlook. Every PS4 Pro features a plate on the lower right-hand corner of the system\u2019s front-side, each inscribed with an individual number from 1 through 50,000. This unique number will remind the lucky owners that their PS4 Pro is the only one of this edition in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      • Unified designed accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The bundled accessories including, wireless controller (DUALSHOCK\u00ae4), PlayStation\u00aeCamera, vertical stand, and the mono headset are also translucent in the same dark blue. All of others, DUALSHOCK\u00ae4\u2019s sleek design comes in a same colored half translucent in the front and similarly colored half mat in the back, with the \u201c\u25b3\u25cb\u00d7\u25a1\u201d and PS family mark in a special color. Similar to the PS4 Pro system, the light bar of the wireless controller softly lit the inner-structure of the grip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        In the same dark blue color, the \u201cGold Headset 500 Million Limited Edition\u201d has a matching copper PS family mark on both sides of the headset with translucent designed speaker housings. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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