New PlayStation 2 For Europe: On Cards
So what's all this about concentrating on PS3?
The forthcoming December-based festivities signal more than a run on Cabbage Patch Dolls, cheap Scotch, divorce litigation and an increase in depression in lonely, middle-age losers - they also signal the mutterings of a brand new PlayStation 2 for Europe!
As reported last week, Sony was going to be rolling out in Japan a PS2 with internal power supply yet somehow more slimness. The date for this has been confirmed as November 22nd.
Well, we can now confirm that New Year 2008 will, confusingly to us, reveal the same PS2 for us. Well, we can reveal that industry magazine, MCV has said that Sony has told it... phew... that "a European launch in the New Year is on the cards."
We are confused on two points really:
Firstly, we can't see how a new PS2, even if it is slimmer yet with an internal power supply, and even if it comes with a price drop at current retail prices, is going to benefit the PlayStation 3's sales. Sure, the new £299 PS3 doesn't play PS2 games... but surely that wouldn't mean you'd go out and buy a new PS2 (slimmer and with an internal... you get the idea)?
Secondly, on October 8th this year, it was revealed that once the 60Gb, backwardly-compatible PS3 sold out of extant stock, the £299, 40Gb, not-backwardly-compatible, PS3 would the UK's only choice. Part of the justification for this by SCEE in a press release, was the following:
The bolding is ours...
So, yes, we're confused and bewildered by the news that a new PS2 could be 'on the cards' for Europe (well, for anywhere really)... so, we've asked SCEE for a few comments to assuage our bewilderment. We'll report back when we get the answers.
And before you leap onto the Forum and tell us, "It's just a Wii damper! It's all about price war, you Northern dolts!" we know that. What we don't know is: why the mixed messages from earlier this year?
Until we find out... here are the specs for the new, Japan-bound, PS2 for you to be doing with...
The Official Sony Press Release... excitingly below...
Tokyo, November 6, 2007 －Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced a newly designed PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system (SCPH-90000), which will become available in Japan on November 22nd, 2007 at a recommended retail price of 16,000 yen (including tax). The newly designed PlayStation 2 will come in three color variations of “Charcoal Black”, “Ceramic White” and “Satin Silver”. Vertical Stand for PlayStation 2 will also become available on November 22nd, 2007 in the same three colors at a recommended retail price of 1,500 yen (including tax).
While inheriting the functions of the current PlayStation 2, the internal design architecture of the new system has been completely overhauled, resulting lighter in weight. The newly designed PlayStation 2 will have a built-in AC adapter, further improving users’ convenience to enjoy various entertainment contents anywhere at home.
In the 8th year from its launch in 2000, PlayStation 2 continues to be strongly supported by a wide demographic of users around the world. Reaching the remarkable milestone of 120 millionth sales in shorter period than the original PlayStation® did, the world of PlayStation 2 further expands as more new and attractive software titles are to be released this coming holiday season and beyond.
With the newly designed PlayStation 2, together with the lineup of forthcoming new game titles, SCEJ will continue to expand the market and create a new world of computer entertainment.
The new model of PS2 is planned to be the same price as the existing model and will be available in the SCEE territories in early 2008. Specific launch dates to be announced at a future date.
Product Overview
PlayStation 2 (SCPH-90000) (for Japan Model)
Product Name - PlayStation®2
Launch Date - November 22, 2007
Recommended Retail Price - 16,000 JP Yen (including tax)
Color Name/Product Code - Charcoal Black/SCPH-90000 CB, Ceramic White/SCPH-90000 CW, Stain Silver/SCPH-90000 SS
Dimensions - Approximately 230 mm (W) x 28 mm (H) x 152 mm (D)
Weight - Approximately 720g
Included - PlayStation®2 (SCPH-90000) × 1
- Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) x 1
- AV cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
- AC power cord x 1
Vertical Stand (for Japan Model)Product Name - Vertical Stand (only for PlayStation®2 SCPH-90000 Series)
Product Name - Vertical Stand (only for PlayStation®2 SCPH-90000 Series)
Launch Date - November 22, 2007
Recommended Retail Price - 16,000 JP Yen (including tax)
Color Name/Product Code - Charcoal Black/SCPH-90000 CB, Ceramic White/SCPH-90000 CW, Stain Silver/SCPH-90000 SS
Dimensions - Approximately 230 mm (W) x 28 mm (H) x 152 mm (D)
Weight - Approximately 720g
Included - PlayStation®2 (SCPH-90000) × 1
- Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) x 1
- AV cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
- AC power cord x 1
Source: MCV
As reported last week, Sony was going to be rolling out in Japan a PS2 with internal power supply yet somehow more slimness. The date for this has been confirmed as November 22nd.
Well, we can now confirm that New Year 2008 will, confusingly to us, reveal the same PS2 for us. Well, we can reveal that industry magazine, MCV has said that Sony has told it... phew... that "a European launch in the New Year is on the cards."
We are confused on two points really:
Firstly, we can't see how a new PS2, even if it is slimmer yet with an internal power supply, and even if it comes with a price drop at current retail prices, is going to benefit the PlayStation 3's sales. Sure, the new £299 PS3 doesn't play PS2 games... but surely that wouldn't mean you'd go out and buy a new PS2 (slimmer and with an internal... you get the idea)?
Secondly, on October 8th this year, it was revealed that once the 60Gb, backwardly-compatible PS3 sold out of extant stock, the £299, 40Gb, not-backwardly-compatible, PS3 would the UK's only choice. Part of the justification for this by SCEE in a press release, was the following:
"The only functionality that is being removed is backwards compatibility - and this is because we believe this less important now than when we launched - as there will be 65 PS3 games available by Christmas. Furthermore we believe we should now be devoting our resources to the future of PlayStation gaming and delivering next generation experiences."
The bolding is ours...
So, yes, we're confused and bewildered by the news that a new PS2 could be 'on the cards' for Europe (well, for anywhere really)... so, we've asked SCEE for a few comments to assuage our bewilderment. We'll report back when we get the answers.
And before you leap onto the Forum and tell us, "It's just a Wii damper! It's all about price war, you Northern dolts!" we know that. What we don't know is: why the mixed messages from earlier this year?
Until we find out... here are the specs for the new, Japan-bound, PS2 for you to be doing with...
The Official Sony Press Release... excitingly below...
Tokyo, November 6, 2007 －Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced a newly designed PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system (SCPH-90000), which will become available in Japan on November 22nd, 2007 at a recommended retail price of 16,000 yen (including tax). The newly designed PlayStation 2 will come in three color variations of “Charcoal Black”, “Ceramic White” and “Satin Silver”. Vertical Stand for PlayStation 2 will also become available on November 22nd, 2007 in the same three colors at a recommended retail price of 1,500 yen (including tax).
While inheriting the functions of the current PlayStation 2, the internal design architecture of the new system has been completely overhauled, resulting lighter in weight. The newly designed PlayStation 2 will have a built-in AC adapter, further improving users’ convenience to enjoy various entertainment contents anywhere at home.
In the 8th year from its launch in 2000, PlayStation 2 continues to be strongly supported by a wide demographic of users around the world. Reaching the remarkable milestone of 120 millionth sales in shorter period than the original PlayStation® did, the world of PlayStation 2 further expands as more new and attractive software titles are to be released this coming holiday season and beyond.
With the newly designed PlayStation 2, together with the lineup of forthcoming new game titles, SCEJ will continue to expand the market and create a new world of computer entertainment.
The new model of PS2 is planned to be the same price as the existing model and will be available in the SCEE territories in early 2008. Specific launch dates to be announced at a future date.
Product Overview
PlayStation 2 (SCPH-90000) (for Japan Model)
Product Name - PlayStation®2
Launch Date - November 22, 2007
Recommended Retail Price - 16,000 JP Yen (including tax)
Color Name/Product Code - Charcoal Black/SCPH-90000 CB, Ceramic White/SCPH-90000 CW, Stain Silver/SCPH-90000 SS
Dimensions - Approximately 230 mm (W) x 28 mm (H) x 152 mm (D)
Weight - Approximately 720g
Included - PlayStation®2 (SCPH-90000) × 1
- Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) x 1
- AV cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
- AC power cord x 1
Vertical Stand (for Japan Model)Product Name - Vertical Stand (only for PlayStation®2 SCPH-90000 Series)
Product Name - Vertical Stand (only for PlayStation®2 SCPH-90000 Series)
Launch Date - November 22, 2007
Recommended Retail Price - 16,000 JP Yen (including tax)
Color Name/Product Code - Charcoal Black/SCPH-90000 CB, Ceramic White/SCPH-90000 CW, Stain Silver/SCPH-90000 SS
Dimensions - Approximately 230 mm (W) x 28 mm (H) x 152 mm (D)
Weight - Approximately 720g
Included - PlayStation®2 (SCPH-90000) × 1
- Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) x 1
- AV cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
- AC power cord x 1
Source: MCV
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Comments
daz 6 Nov 2007 13:17
1/3
If my PStwo died on me now I would so go and get one of those.
I agree if someone don't already have a PS2 i can't see them getting one with the PS3 (unless they missed that it no longer is BC)
I agree if someone don't already have a PS2 i can't see them getting one with the PS3 (unless they missed that it no longer is BC)
way 7 Nov 2007 18:02
2/3
Interesting, 65 games, most of which I do not want compared to the thousands of PS2/PS1 titles, is not enough. Real reasons, Let's think tank: they make lots more money on new games, and now I guess they could also make an emulator to download your old games over the Internet (at an price). I wonder of that is legal under anti-trusts considerations (actually there are also an number of constriction of supply problems in the console industry that might be begging for an MS anti-trust like full beating).
I glanced the article, are they saying they are taking the PS3 forward, and keeping the PS2 (as they did with the PS1)?
Yeah I agree, an spoiler for the Wii, with PS2 undercutting and the others offering hardcore game play
Now what might it look like, here is an rendition:
http://forums.spong.com/en/html/forum/viewThread.jsp?forum=8&thread=6430&message=36806&cb=1194246242843
I glanced the article, are they saying they are taking the PS3 forward, and keeping the PS2 (as they did with the PS1)?
Yeah I agree, an spoiler for the Wii, with PS2 undercutting and the others offering hardcore game play
Now what might it look like, here is an rendition:
http://forums.spong.com/en/html/forum/viewThread.jsp?forum=8&thread=6430&message=36806&cb=1194246242843
way 8 Nov 2007 09:39
3/3
Engadget has an picture, and looks pretty much like the present one (is that an picture in this article).
How come this website makes my browser run like an dog?
How come this website makes my browser run like an dog?