Sony PlayStation 4 To Launch November 15 in NA, November 29 in EU and Latin America

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PlayStation4 (PS4) Launches November 15 In North America, November 29 In Europe And Latin America

Sony PlayStation 4

TOKYO, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that the PlayStation4 (PS4) (CUH-1000A series) computer entertainment system will launch on November 15, 2013 in the Canada and U.S., and from November 29, 2013 in Europe including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The PS4 will also launch in the following 10 Latin American countries on November 29: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama and Peru*1.

PS4 is a next generation computer entertainment system that redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features utilizing devices such as PlayStationVita (PS Vita). SCE will continue to offer breakthrough gaming and entertainment experiences to users by further enriching the services available on PS4 such as PSNSM and PlayStationPlus*2, a membership service offering members exclusive content and features, while enhancing the PS4 system itself through future system software updates. As part of this initiative, PS4 will support Twitch, a live internet streaming service devoted to video gaming, concurrently with the release of the system. Since its launch in 2011, Twitch has earned remarkable popularity worldwide as a live streaming video platform oriented towards video gaming, gathering more than 38 million visitors per month*3. PS4 users can easily broadcast their gameplay to their Twitch channel in real-time to gaming fans across the world, by simply hitting DUALSHOCK4 wireless controller’s “SHARE button.”

A total of 15 Blu-ray Disc titles developed by SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) and numerous software developers and publishers from around the globe will be released between the launch of PS4 and December 31st. Combined with digital download titles, an astounding 33 titles will be available before the end of the year*4.

(Publishers listed in Alphabetical Order)

Total of 15 titles

Game Title

Publisher

Genre

Release Format

NBA 2K14

2K Games

Sports Sim

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Activision

First person shooter

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

Skylanders Swap Force

Activision

Action Platformer

Blu-ray Disc

Need for Speed: Rivals

Electronic Arts Inc.

Racing

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

Battlefield 4

Electronic Arts Inc.

First person shooter

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

Madden 25

Electronic Arts Inc.

Sports Sim

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

FIFA 14

Electronic Arts Inc.

Sports Sim

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

NBA Live

Electronic Arts Inc.

Sports Sim

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

Killzone: Shadow Fall

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

First person shooter

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

#DRIVECLUB

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Racing

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

Knack

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Action Platformer

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

Assassins Creed Black Flag

Ubisoft Entertainment

Action Adventure

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

Watch_Dogs

Ubisoft Entertainment

Action Adventure

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

Just Dance 2014

Ubisoft Entertainment

Music & Rhythm

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

LEGO Marvel Superheroes

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Action Platformer

Blu-ray Disc/

PS Store Digital Download

There are currently more than 180 PS4 titles*5 in development, and in addition to these exciting launch titles, Destiny from Activision Publishers, Inc. / Bungie, Inc., DiabloIII from Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Mad Max from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Witcher 3 from CD Projekt, The Divison from Ubisoft Entertainment, Dragon Age from Electronic Arts, as well as Shadow of the Beast, The Order:1886, inFamous: Second Son, Rime, Hell Divers, Everybody’s Gone to The Rapture, and Resogun from SCE WWS are expected to be released for PS4. This incredible line-up reflects the strong support for PS4 among virtually every software developer and publisher and within the independent development community. Since June 2013, the number of developers joining has increased from nearly 500 to 620.

Furthermore, SCE will pre-install THE PLAYROOM, in all PS4 systems. THE PLAYROOM includes a tutorial session where users will be able to learn how to use various features of DUALSHOCK4 Wireless Controller such as the touch pad and light bar. Those users who also own PlayStationCamera will be able to enjoy content within THE PLAYROOM that utilizes augmented reality technology such as “AR BOTS” and “PLAY WITH ASOBI” where users can engage with robot type characters displayed on the screen, and “AR HOCKEY,” an air hockey game where users can change the shape of the court by moving and rotating the DUALSHOCK4 in different directions.

SCE will continuously expand the world of PS4 through further introduction of attractive content and services.

*1 Country names are listed in alphabetical order.
*2 Digital service offerings vary by country.
*3 Information as of August 2013.
*4 Information as of August 2013. Release titles may differ according to country/region. Release dates may be changed depending on individual titles. Please refer to attached sheet for game titles available only for digital downloads.
*5 Includes title lineup to be released from PS4 launch through December.

Product name

PlayStation4

Color

Jet Black

Product code

CUH-1000A series

Release date

North America: November 15, 2013

Europe: November 29, 2013

Latin America: November 29, 2013

Recommended retail price

US$ 399, Canada$ 399, 399, and 349

Main processor

Single-chip custom processor

CPU : x86-64 AMD “Jaguar,” 8 cores

GPU : 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine

Memory

GDDR5 8GB

Storage size

500GB Hard disk drive*1

External dimensions

Approx. 275 53 305 mm (width height length)

(excludes largest projection)

Mass

Approx. 2.8 kg

BD/ DVD drive

(read only)

BD 6 CAV

DVD 8 CAV

Input/ Output

Super-Speed USB (USB 3.0) port 2

AUX port 1

Networking

Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) 1

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR)

Power

AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz

Power consumption

Max. 250W

Operating Temperature

5 degrees C 35 degrees C

AV output

HDMI out port

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) port

Included

PlayStation4 system 1

Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK4) 1

Mono headset 1

AC power cord 1

HDMI cable 1

USB cable 1

*1

The hard disk drive contains space that is available for users and space that is reserved for the system, therefore the actual space that is free for users is smaller than the total space stated in this document.

*

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PSP (PlayStationPortable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation3 (PS3) computer entertainment system and the PlayStationVita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PlayStation2 further enhanced the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP broadens the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PSNSM, that includes PlayStationStore, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation experience to open operating systems through PlayStationMobile, a cross device platform. PlayStation4, available this holiday season, is the next generation computer entertainment system that redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.

PlayStation, DUALSHOCK are registered trademarks and PS4 and PSN are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

(Publishers listed in Alphabetical Order)

Total of 18 titles

Game Title

Publisher

Genre

Release Format

Basement Crawl

Bloober Team

Action/Arcade

PS Store Digital Download

Pool Nation Extreme

Cherry Pop Games

Billiards/pool

PS Store Digital Download

Contrast

Focus Home Interactive

Platform/Adventure

PS Store Digital Download

Warframe

Digital Extremes

Third Person Shooter

PS Store Digital Download

Pinball Arcade

Farsight Technologies

Arcade

PS Store Digital Download

War Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment

MMO / Flight Sim

PS Store Digital Download

N++

Metanet

Platform

PS Store Digital Download

Minecraft

Mojang

Sandbox

PS Store Digital Download

DC Universe

Sony Online Entertainment

Role Playing Game

PS Store Digital Download

Planetside 2

Sony Online Entertainment

First Person Shooter

PS Store Digital Download

Counterspy

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Action

PS Store Digital Download

ResoGun

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Action Arcade

PS Store Digital Download

Flower

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Rhythm

PS Store Digital Download

Doki-Doki Universe

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Adventure

PS Store Digital Download

Hohokum

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Adventure

PS Store Digital Download

Tiny Brains

Spearhead

Puzzle

PS Store Digital Download

Super Motherload

Xgen Studios

Arcade/Puzzle

PS Store Digital Download

Blacklight

Zombie Studio

First Person Shooter

PS Store Digital Download

SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.