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Sony details 250GB FFXIII PS3 bundle, PSP community

  • By Henry Niizumi, GameSpot
  • Posted Sep 25, 2009 4:32 pm PT

TGS 2009: House of PlayStation lays out plans for Final Fantasy XIII pack-in, two new DualShock 3 colors, PSP RooM, and downloadable comics.

TOKYO--Though Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kaz Hirai didn't make any major announcements during his 2009 Tokyo Game Show address on Thursday, his company did…in the UK. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe revealed three 250GB bundles and a Britain-only PSP Go Rewards free-game download program.

The 250GB Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Edition.

The 250GB Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Edition.

After the UK announcements, Sony held its own event at TGS to unveil some Japan-specific initiatives. On the PlayStation 3 side, Sony laid out the details for the Final Fantasy XIII PS3 bundle. The Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Edition will include the game and a 250GB ceramic-white PS3 with a graphic of protagonist Lightning printed on the top (pictured). The bundle, priced at ¥41,600 ($461.76), will be released on FFXIII's launch date of December 17 in Japan.

The PlayStation 3 will also be getting more color options when it comes to the DualShock 3. In addition to the currently available colors--black, ceramic white, and satin silver--the company will begin offering the wireless controllers in two new hues: metallic blue and deep red. The new colors will be available in Japan starting October 29 for ¥5,500 ($61.05).

With the network-focused PSP Go's launch looming, Sony is prepping up its online content. First, Sony also took the TGS as an opportunity to announce RooM, an online community for the PSP. After a system update coming this winter in Japan, PSP owners will see a new "RooM for PlayStation Portable" icon on their PSP menus that will allow them to enjoy this new free online service. Users will be able to create their own 3D avatars and rooms, post blogs, and create albums to communicate with other PSP users. Users will be able to visit each other's rooms, as well as congregate and chat in groups. A closed beta test will begin starting today, September 24.

A closer look at the PS3 Lightning Edition's graphic.

A closer look at the PS3 Lightning Edition's graphic.

Sony is also bulking up the PS3 and PSP offerings on the Japanese PlayStation Store. The company is expanding its PlayStation Store video lineup to feature over 300 new titles, which include Terminator: Salvation and Harry Potter series selections. The full lineup hasn't been disclosed yet, but participating companies include Warner Entertainment Japan, Aniplex, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Bandai Visual, Pony Canyon, Marvelous Entertainment, and Media Factory. Music videos from Label Gate Co. will also be offered.

As announced at GamesCom in August, Sony will also offer digital comics downloads for the PSP starting in December. The comics will be available for download in the new "Comics" category within the PlayStation Store. The service will feature comics from a number of major publishers, including Shonen Jump's Shueisha, Shonen Sunday's Shogakukan, Shonen Magazine's Kodansha, and as somewhat expected, Square Enix. Some of the titles to be available in the lineup are Neon Genesis Evangelion, Lucky Star, Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Death Note, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Soul Eater.

317 Comments

  • ecto69

    Posted Nov 15, 2010 4:51 pm GMT

    WOW if I would have only started earlier on my FF XIII guest this white PS3 very cool

  • BlackBaldwin

    Posted Aug 24, 2010 1:35 pm GMT

    *wonders if he could take his old ps3 in for this nice shiney one?*

  • el_loco84

    Posted Jul 12, 2010 11:45 am GMT

    you could have bought it on playasia.com they can get any video game that releases in japan before here just sometimes no subtitles obviously but I bought my white ps3 and it is sick so this might just be awesome ^^

  • darkraiders

    Posted Mar 23, 2010 3:21 pm GMT

    damn i bought a new 250gig ps3 just last months i should have waited 1 more months and buy this bundle bah i will try to import it anyway

  • InN3rChi011

    Posted Mar 21, 2010 10:55 pm GMT

    dumb for not releasing it in the u.s b.c it would sell.

  • PersonaIV

    Posted Feb 1, 2010 9:56 am GMT

    when is this version coming to the US, btw how much will it cost???

    PLZ someone answer me!!

  • RitterXplode

    Posted Jan 4, 2010 5:30 pm GMT

    PS3 will beat the crap out of the other consoles this year.

  • NinoSwaG

    Posted Dec 31, 2009 6:12 pm GMT

    I already have a ps3 but dang...this makes me want to get another one!

  • Ibzu

    Posted Dec 27, 2009 7:51 pm GMT

    Looks Awesome!

  • Sasutos

    Posted Dec 24, 2009 6:03 am GMT

    Sony sure is raking in the money, with awesome things like this

  • kuda001

    Posted Dec 21, 2009 2:46 pm GMT

    Nice.

  • Unabomber256

    Posted Dec 21, 2009 2:16 am GMT

    USA can haz 250 gig lightning edition?

  • xialon

    Posted Dec 20, 2009 6:11 pm GMT

    Its so beautiful...

  • hollowfaith

    Posted Dec 20, 2009 8:28 am GMT

    Man, I wished I lived in Japan. They get all the cool stuff...

  • Nodashi

    Posted Dec 20, 2009 6:06 am GMT

    Hm, there's a pink blur on your PS3, maybe you should clean it? And not eat over your console again?

  • ogio2003

    Posted Dec 19, 2009 8:59 pm GMT

    Um, does anybody have a towel?

  • Toysoldier34

    Posted Dec 18, 2009 6:30 pm GMT

    why dont we get more systems to choose from? what happened to nintendos multicolored wii?

  • Kmda3

    Posted Dec 18, 2009 3:14 pm GMT

    That is an effing sexy ps3

  • Myault

    Posted Oct 29, 2009 2:30 pm GMT

    I don't realy care much about the color I still wanna get it.
    I have an 80 gig ps3 so i'll be upgrading and i'll be getinng FF XIII with the bundle so I see it as a win win.

  • ChidoriBoyU

    Posted Oct 18, 2009 4:11 am GMT

    i don't really care i just hope SE doesn't screw up

  • joeborg14

    Posted Oct 16, 2009 9:24 am GMT

    @Ruben

    Yeah, black gloss case and metallic chrome design.... omg....... please come to NA...

  • IIRubenII

    Posted Oct 15, 2009 3:23 pm GMT

    I would take a black shiny gloss one with this imprinted!

  • Nihonomaru

    Posted Oct 7, 2009 8:20 am GMT

    Damn Sexy Ps3 Slim =DDD

  • FF_fan2004

    Posted Oct 4, 2009 10:57 am GMT

    I'll probably going to be labelled as a feminist for saying this, but it's about time that there's a female main protagonist in Final Fantasy. There hasn't been one since Final Fantasy VI. X-2 doesn't count!

  • greekmafioso1

    Posted Oct 1, 2009 1:13 pm GMT

    male or female, im pretty sure everyone or most are in it for a good story line and gameplay. You would rather be watching a male haha

  • Shiftfallout posted Oct 1, 2009 1:33 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Shiftfallout

    Posted Oct 1, 2009 1:33 am GMT (hide)

    I wonder if anyone has realized it yet... XIII is marketed towards females. Somewhere along the line they realized X2 and their female audience earned more money and thus are pushing it further. It sucks for the dudes who only like playing dudes, we are going to see a much more female focused Final Fantasy direction as time goes on.

  • solidwarrior2

    Posted Sep 30, 2009 9:45 am GMT

    Beautiful, I don't care if it's pink I will take it !

  • Beesond

    Posted Sep 30, 2009 9:18 am GMT

    Jeez make some white with Lightning's image black.

  • zey2k posted Sep 29, 2009 3:50 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    zey2k

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 3:50 pm GMT (hide)

    WOW awesome..NOT. cmon sony, a white and pink console for hardcore gamers? just give us a silver one and we'll be happy pl0x

  • monson21502

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 3:48 pm GMT

    thats sexy. would be worth getting when i get another hdtv. but i prolly wont buy another ps3 untill they are 199 or if my 60 gig dies

  • KittenNipples

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 3:13 pm GMT

    Might have to start saving for this one.

  • x-2tha-z

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 12:52 pm GMT

    They should've just called this "PS3, aimed at young girls".

  • FF_fan2004

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 11:16 am GMT

    I get a thumbs down for my last comment? I mean come on it's a bit obvious from my username that I'd want this sort of thing. It's just under £290, of which I could:
    a) Pay off some of my car insurance
    b) pay off some of my student loan or
    c) use the money to book next year's Download 2010 metal music festival, camping and lots of alcohol.

  • otaku_momo

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 6:13 am GMT

    I came looking at that...o.O
    hope theres an american one, I'll be re-buying a ps3

  • FF_fan2004

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 5:57 am GMT

    I may be a miser and wanting to wait for PS3 to come down cheaper still, but this? I want it!

  • karlpenlington

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 11:00 pm GMT

    all i am going to say is I WANT

  • youngsexynerd

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 7:34 pm GMT

    white does make the slim look all the sweeter! i wonder if there will be a ffv13 noctis ps3, that would be bad azz

  • aldovalera69

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 7:05 pm GMT

    If the items for sale at PSN is free, (w/ some exclusive content that aren't) Sony is giving people more reasons to get a PS3

  • irongobbo

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 7:00 pm GMT

    Haha, we allready get metallic blue and Deep Red dualshock 3 in the US. Gamestop allready has them on sale, i dunno who else though, but they are 55 here and 61 in Japan, so it's not all bad for us but that is still a really expensive controller

  • cocacolafresh

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 6:42 pm GMT

    room? sounds interesting. i think they should release a keyboard for the psp like they did for ps3

  • norcovball6

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 6:30 pm GMT

    It doesnt look that bad, the pink fits in with the white perfectly...

  • UnknownForm

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 5:17 pm GMT

    If only they had a white PS3 with no pink PS3...

  • NAWAF005

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 3:19 pm GMT

    white suets the slim

  • kca89

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 2:20 pm GMT

    Already own a 360 and Wii and waiting to get a PS3 down the line, pending the job market. I hope this PS3 comes to the US and if its not too expensive, I might pick it up. Pink graphic or not, I think it looks pretty cool.

  • reckeweg

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 12:47 pm GMT

    That white PS3 looks clean and slick even with the splash of pepto bismol on it

  • Justforfun44

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 12:06 pm GMT

    The 250GB is nice, but what is with the pink graphic? The black is more appropriate for the home theater and stereo cabinet where the machine will likely be placed. What about a DVR function to take advantage of the 250GB space? Now that would be a great feature.

  • jeremiah06

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 10:48 am GMT

    @Rev8691

    I didn't buy it for a PS2 I bought it because my PS2 broke right before PS3 came out I have 12 PS3 games and 15 PS2 games I play PS3 games I love them and I love all the features that the PS3 has (I have a 320GB HDD and a 1TB external) I'm just saying at the launch of the PS3 if it didn't have full BC like it did I more than likely would've saved my money and bought a PS2. Which means the PS2 included sealed the deal. I'm not alone every I know with a 60GB PS3 did the same...

  • BLuFAlc0n

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 9:16 am GMT

    ...and I thought the Comics have failed, until Shonen Jump came to the rescue!!!!!!
    Well, at least FFXIII looks SSA!!!! Luckily, I haven't bought a PS3 Slim Yet!

  • brendanhunt1

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 9:00 am GMT

    does eBay japan exist?

  • Hvac0120

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 8:56 am GMT

    I think that Sony puts these out in Japan only for a few reasons. (1) They are a Japanese Company, so they save on shipping to other countries (2) These series are more popular in Japan, which will trigger better sales (3) It's easier to manufacture 600,000 of these PS3's for Japan, then to manufacture 3 million for US/Canada/UK.

    Those are just guestimations, but the point is that there is a smaller population in Japan that is easier to meet demand. At least that's my assumption.

    -------------------------------

    I would really like a White PS3, though. I like how it looks, even without the graphic.
    _

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