Sony details 250GB FFXIII PS3 bundle, PSP community

By Henry Niizumi, GameSpotPosted 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.

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.

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.

302 Comments

  • Myault

    Posted Oct 29, 2009 2:30 pm PT

    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 PT

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

  • joeborg14

    Posted Oct 16, 2009 9:24 am PT

    @Ruben

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

  • IIRubenII

    Posted Oct 15, 2009 3:23 pm PT

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

  • Nihonomaru

    Posted Oct 7, 2009 8:20 am PT

    Damn Sexy Ps3 Slim =DDD

  • FF_fan2004

    Posted Oct 4, 2009 10:57 am PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

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

  • Beesond

    Posted Sep 30, 2009 9:18 am PT

    Jeez make some white with Lightning's image black.

  • zey2k

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 3:50 pm PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    Might have to start saving for this one.

  • x-2tha-z

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 12:52 pm PT

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

  • FF_fan2004

    Posted Sep 29, 2009 11:16 am PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    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 PT

    all i am going to say is I WANT

  • youngsexynerd

    Posted Sep 28, 2009 7:34 pm PT

    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 PT

    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

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