Sony priced and dated PS3 slim 250GB for North America

Sony Computer Entertainment America said that it will release PS3 slim 250 GB on Nov 3, and it will cost $349, fifty dollars more than the original 120GB.
Scott Steinberg, VP of product marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment America said,

The new 250GB PS3 provides consumers with another compelling hardware option and speaks to the growing consumer appetite for digital content from the PlayStation Network – particularly high-def content that showcases the power of the PS3 system.

Source: Gamasutra
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SONY indonesia Party Launching

Finally, Sony launched PS3 and PSPgo for Indonesia on 1st October 2009 at Mal Kelapa Gading 3, Jakarta. The event is crowned by Playstations fans and Media all over Indonesia. Me and HDJ are on the site to witness the historic moment SONY FINALLY Launch PS3 Slim, PSP go, PSP 3006 and the Most Important the Launching of PSN Indonesia.




SONY really take the event very seriously. We can see it from the way they design their stage in MKG3 main atrium. There are 3 gaming zone for public to play and try Playstation 3 Slim with (Grand Turismo 5 Prologue, Little Big Planet and King of Fighter)
The Center stage there are one big globe Sphere where Indonesia was highlighted on it.

The event start as early as 09:30 in the morning. Where People can start to buy PS3 Slim, PSP go and PSP 3006. But the Opening Ceremony doesn't start until 16:30 in the afternoon.

The President of Sony Indonesia and Mr Yashuda from SCEA gave a opening welcoming speech and getting ready for the Launching PS3 Slim, PSP go and PSP 3006.
Not only they happy launching the product, Mr Yashuda also give his condolences for Indonesian people in Padang who just hit by big earth quake. My Yashuda give one hundred Million Rupiah for the earthquake victim in behalf of SONY Indonesia through Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI)

Just before 17:00, the Globe Spear was open and inside were PLAYSTATION girls comes out carrying PS3 slim, PSPgo, and PSP 3006. Mr Yashuda personally give all first three queuers their purchases and followed by press conference and lucky draw.

As ceremony finished, people began to start to claim their purchases as well as vouchers. The rest of the event was GT5 prologue time attack competition.




by : HDJ & AT

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PS3 slim sales explode in Japan and UK

PS3 slim sales has skyrocket in Japan. In Japan, prior to the launch of PS3 slim, there are only 2000 units of fat PS3 sold. According to Famitsu, PS3 slim has sold up to over 150.000 units by today and it breaks record for the best PS3 sale in a week in Japan ever.
In UK, though there is no number. It is reported that the sales of PS3 increases by 1000%. Xbox 360 also gain sales by 43% due to price cut. Please note that this is only a percentage, there is no number given yet.
Actual comparison will come by the end of the month when NPD numbers come in.
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Imported PS3 Slim is available in Mangga Dua Jakarta now!

Yesterday I went to Mangga dua to fix my broken Xbox 360 (again..). I noticed every store has PS3 slim stocks. So I go around and ask for the price. The price is range from Rp 3.700.000,- to Rp 3.900.000,- but I do think you can still negotiate a bit.
I ask the store to unwrap the box so I can take a look. Personally I prefer old PS3 material, but the size is perfect. Should you want to get one, I suggest you get one right now, cause next week import shipment will stop due to Lebaran coming soon.
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