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Sony E3 2013 Press Conference
Sony Unveils Playstation 4
LOS ANGELES, June 10, in the year of our Lord 2013
-- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today unveiled
the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) hardware design at its annual E3 Media
& Business Summit press conference, where the company also
announced its next-generation platform will launch in the United
States for $399 (MSRP) this holiday season. In addition, SCEA
showcased an extensive line-up of exclusive first and third
party content for PS4, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) and
PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems, and a next-generation
PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus) membership program.
"We are proud to unveil today the most advanced gaming system
ever created, PlayStation 4, which demonstrates everything
PlayStation stands for — a relentless focus on the gamer, an
inspired community of developers equipped with the most powerful
technology, and the long-standing legacy to building worlds
without boundaries through one-of-a-kind gaming experiences,"
said Jack Tretton, President and CEO of SCEA. "What's equally
exciting for us, however, is transforming the PlayStation
ecosystem into a stronger, more vibrant destination that enables
gamers to engage, share, play, and connect on their terms."
PlayStation®4
With a sleek, modern, and elegant look, the overall design of
the PS4 system reflects the powerful yet accessible architecture
of the system, which will inspire developers to unleash their
imaginations and create the next generation of gaming
experiences that were never before possible.
SCE World Wide Studios (SCE WWS) is currently developing more
than 30 PS4 exclusive titles, 20 of them, including 12 new IPs,
are planned to release within a year of the launch of the PS4
system. This demonstrates PlayStation's focus on delivering
original, creative content to gamers that will define
next-generation gaming experiences. SCE WWS President Shuhei
Yoshida provided an update on PS4 exclusive titles, #DRIVECLUB™,
and KNACK™, which will be available at launch.
Furthering PlayStation's commitment to finding unique games for
its fans by working with independent and small developers, SCEA
Vice President of Developer and Publisher Relations Adam Boyes
introduced a lineup of titles that will be making their console
debut on the PS4 system Boyes also unveiled blockbuster content
from key publishing partners, including KINGDOM HEARTS III and
FINAL FANTASY® XV from SQUARE ENIX, 2K Sports's NBA® 2K14, and
Bethesda Game Studios' The Elder Scrolls® Online.
PlayStation®Plus
SCEA also unveiled new details for PS Plus, built to bring games
and gamers together and fuel the next generation of gaming on
the PS4 system. With a single PS Plus membership, gamers will
enjoy all of the program benefits across the PS4, PS3, and PS
Vita systems.
PS Plus benefits include exclusive game discounts, cloud game
saves, early access to beta programs and content, and access to
the Instant Game Collection.
The Instant Game Collection, which provides PS Plus members
immediate access to a library of games — including blockbuster
hits, innovative indie games, and classic titles — will extend
to gamers on the PS4 system along with online gameplay, ensuring
that gamers always have a selection of games to discover and
enjoy with other members of the PS Plus community.
To celebrate the support of PS Plus on the PS4 system, SCEA will
offer the #DRIVECLUB PS Plus Edition to PS Plus members which
delivers all the authenticity and immersion users would expect
from the full #DRIVECLUB experience, in the Instant Game
Collection. In addition, one digital title will be rotated each
month, including three of the new digital games introduced
during the PlayStation E3 press conference. These three titles
will be available at no extra cost via the Instant Game
Collection during the first year following the launch of the PS4
system. PS Plus members will be able to enjoy a variety of other
amazing PS4 titles, while enjoying new ways to share their
experiences with friends via online multiplayer, broadcasting
and spectating games, cross-game voice chat, and the ability to
seamlessly join a friend's online game.
PS Plus membership can be purchased through PlayStation®Store
and is available as a one-year membership for $49.99, a
three-month membership for $17.99, and a new a one-month
membership option for $9.99*.
Cloud Gaming
SCEA also announced that PlayStation's cloud gaming services
will be available in 2014 beginning in the United States. The
cloud gaming services will provide gamers on the PS4 and PS3
systems, followed by gamers on the PS Vita system, with
immediate access to a catalog of critically acclaimed PS3
titles. These games will be streamed using Gaikai's proprietary
network technology to deliver amazing gameplay that is fast and
responsive.
PlayStation®Vita
Since its North American launch last February, the PS Vita
system has delivered immersive digital games that truly engage
players wherever they are. With a vibrant 5-inch touchscreen,
dual analog sticks and all new ways to play, the PS Vita system
is the most powerful portable entertainment system ever created.
More than 85 additional titles are slated to launch for the PS
Vita system by the end of 2013, expanding the current library of
more than 125 PS Vita-dedicated games and more than 400 classic
titles from the PSP and PS one Classics catalogs.
PlayStation®3
Now in its seventh year, the PS3 system continues to experience
tremendous momentum, while delivering more entertainment value
to consumers than ever before. The PS3 system will offer the
industry's deepest lineup of blockbuster titles, unique indie
games, and exclusive "only on" PlayStation content this year,
including Puppeteer™, and Gran Turismo® 6.
* Not available as of June 10th, 2013.
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