Sony E3 Tech Announcements.
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Sony E3 2014
Technology
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today announced that it will introduce the first color variation for PlayStation®4(PS4™) in “Glacier White,” which will be available worldwide starting this fall. Peripheral lineups will also expand with the “Glacier White” DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller and Vertical Stand*1, in addition to DUALSHOCK®4 in the color “Urban Camouflage.”
In North America, Latin America and Europe, PS4 in “Glacier White” will be available as part of a bundle pack featuring Destiny, a highly anticipated title developed by Bungie, Inc. and published by Activision. The bundle also includes a free 30 day membership to PS Plus*1, and comes at a recommended retail price (RPP) of US$449/ €439. Furthermore, PS4 in “Glacier White” will also be sold separately in Europe at an RRP of €399. The Vertical Stand will be available in Europe at an RRP of €19*2, and DUALSHOCK®4 in “Glacier White” and “Urban Camouflage” will both be available at an RRP of US$59/ €59. The pricings for each product in Japan and other Asian regions will be announced on a later date.
PlayStation®TV, an affordable entertainment system that will enable users to easily enjoy various game content and PlayStation®4 (PS4TM) remote play on their TV at home. PS TV will come in “Black,” and will be available in North America, Europe and the PAL region this Fall at a recommended retail price (RRP) of just $ 99, € 99 for a standalone system. In addition, a bundle that includes a wireless controller (DUALSHOCK®3), 8GB memory card, and The LEGO® Movie Videogame from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will be available at $139.99 in North America.
Main features of the PS TV system are as follows;
- PlayStation®4 (PS4™) Remote Play
- PlayStation®3 (PS3®) games through PlayStation™Now
- Vast lineup of software titles available for download or via game cards
- Fun and Unique features of PS TV
PS TV users can access the same services they enjoy on their PS Vita system*4, such as PlayStation®Plus.
Videos or photos stored on the Memory Card or those videos being played on the “Browser”.
PlayStation™Now
SCE also announced new details about PS Now, SCE’s streaming game service that leverages cloud-based technology, which will become available in the continental United States and parts of Canada this summer. Starting July 31st, SCE will introduce an open beta where gamers located area in supported areas will be able to rent over hundreds of PS3 titles During the open beta SCE will test multiple pricing tiers and rental durations, from short periods to a month or longer, allowing users to play a game at their own individual pace.
