Our wait is over: Indonesia finally recognized as a serious game market.

Yesterday Sony Indonesia officially launched PS3 and PSPgo at Kelapa Gading Mal 3 as well as Indonesia's own PSN region.
It could mean nothing for a lot of people, but for gamers, it is the first time that our country finally recognized a serious gaming market. It also means that we are officially supported by Sony as a principal for PS3 and PSP devices, and we might get benefits like others such as official game launch, street date releases, etc.

What could be the reason? After so long, Indonesia hasn't even looked at for a serious gaming market. Most probably because of the alarming rate of piracy and weak IP protection. But in terms of population, Indonesia is a third biggest population in the world, and definitely has a significant gaming market. Given that Blu ray can't be pirated, it seems to be a reasonable business decision to try tap into Indonesian market.

Another valid reason is, PS3 recently reposition itself less as a gaming console, but more as a all in one entertainment device. You can see the some PS3 ads that say "it is only does everything" and saying PS3 as a gaming console, Blu ray player, and movie downloading (currently not available in Indonesia) system.
Combine with current price cut for PS3. Sony is really pushing PS3 to the world.

During the press conference with Mr Yashuda from Sony Computer Entertainment Asia (SCEA), here are the impression of Sony's answer:

- On why Sony decided to launch in Indonesia.
Sony got a lot of requests from Indonesia fan base to launch PS3 slim and PSPgo in Indonesia. And since it is a worldwide launch, Sony feels that it is the right moment to officially introduce its presence in Indonesia, which in turn to provide a better service to its customer.

- On how is Sony going to price the game in Indonesia.
Sony is definitely trying hard to supply all sorts of titles as fast and as competitive as the other countries.

- On Sony message to Indonesian fans.
Mr Yashuda saw a lot of pirated games and accessories even in this very mall, and it is killing the industry. He hoped that public will be more educated about supporting developers and console makers by not buying pirated games and accessories.  In the long term, he expects game education will become more and more popular in universities, and hope in the future local game developers can rise.


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Additional infos for PS3 slim launching in Jakarta, Oct 1

Here is additional infos for PS3 slim launching in Jakarta, Oct 1:

• Voucher Rp 400.000,- is gone. The only voucher that is available is Rp 1.000.000,- and for 1st October only. 
• There are LittleBigPlanet and Gran Turismo gamezone.
• Gran Turismo competition, start tomorrow. Each person has 3 chances to record time attack. The best  record will be recorded and a chance to go into Final on Sunday.
• Buyers will get a lucky draw for a chance to win Bravia, Cybershots, and other Sony's goods.
• Cosplay competition and Indonesia beatboxing performance.
• Official launch will be conducted by Sony Computer Entertainment Asia. 

Some of of the PS3 titles that might be available:

• LittleBigPlanet, version The best.
• Killzone 2.
• Infamous.
• Katamari Damacy: Forever.
  
• Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
• Demon Soul.
• Fallout 3.
• Ridge Racer 7.
• Soul Calibur 4.
• Resistance 2. 
• Warhawk. 
• Motorstorm 2.
• Wet
  

Yes, you can trade these games with voucher.
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Price leak!! Sony Indonesia offering GREAT offer on PS3 launch date. *updated*

Please take it as a rumor. But according to a very reliable source, Sony Indonesia will offer attractive PS3 slim and PSPgo package at Sony launching event at Mal Kelapa Gading 3 on October 1st.



PS3 slim package
For a price of Rp 4.499.000,- (wait, hear it out..), you'll get:
- PS3 slim, Dual shock 3 controller included.
- PS T-shirt Limited Edition.
- Sony Center Voucher worths Rp 1.000.000,- for 1st October only
For those who don't buy on 1st October, you'll get Rp 400.000,- worth of voucher instead.
- 0% BCA, 6 months installment.
- 1 year official warranty by Sony Indonesia. 3 months additional warranty by registering your product to PSN.



PSPgo package
The package will cost Rp 3.599.000,-. You'll get:
- PSPgo
- PS Umbrella Limited Edition.
- Sony Center Voucher worths Rp 400.000,- Rp 500.000,- for 1st October only.
For those who don't buy on 1st October, you'll get Rp 200.000,- worth of voucher instead.
- 0% BCA, 6 months installment.
- 1 year official warranty by Sony Indonesia. 3 months additional warranty by registering your product to PSN.

The Sony Center voucher can be traded for all things Playstation related, such as HDMI cable, Dual shock controller, games or you can even use it to buy another console which in turns nets you another voucher!!

Now lets calculate, by buying PS3 slim on October 1st, minus the goods traded voucher, you net Rp 3.499.000,- and get additional perks like warranty, limited t-shirt, and the best yet, 0% 6 months installment. It is a very attractive offers indeed.
Buying PS3 slim or PSPgo is limited one for each person. So if you planning to buy more than one, please bring your relative.
Please remember such offer last on the first day of launch, October 1st. Grab this opportunity and avoid disappointment.

Note: We will not be held responsible if somehow the information is inaccurate. Please take it with grain and salt. It's a rumor.
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PSN Region Indonesia available on October 2nd!!

For those who live in Indonesia, we know that we never get support from principal when it comes to gaming. With Sony Indonesia's own PS3 and PSPgo launching is fast approaching, things finally change. The launching event will be held at Mal Kelapa Gading 3 on 1st October. And according to unconfirmed yet reliable info, part of the program is the introduction of PSN Region Indonesia available starting October 2nd!

I was a bit of skeptical when I heard Sony is going to launch PSPgo.With no UMD, PSPgo can only play downloadable games. And since Indonesia never had a PSN backbone, I left wondering how people will get access to buy games. To add matter worse, Indonesian credit card cannot be used in other PSN region.
I'm sure glad Sony has at least prepare a solution, that is Indonesia very own PSN region. Indonesian can use their credit card to buy digital content of the Playstation store (games, addons, theme, wallpaper) not just for PSPgo, but for PS3 slim as well. For someone that doesn't have a credit card or hesitate to use it, Sony center will sell a prepaid card that serve as a top up to your playstation account and you can then use it to buy stuffs at PSN store. 

Please take a note that Indonesian region is included in Region 3. For more details please read some explanation regarding regions and alternative solution in buying DLC (Downloadable content).
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