RIYADH, 30 November 2007 — The Modern Electronic Company recently announced the details of its outstanding offer for the new PSP 3, which will be introduced soon to the Saudi market at SR1,799, including Spiderman 3 movies on Blue-Ray CD.
Along with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) which introduced globally the new concept for high definition displaying for games and home entertainment, they are launching the new generation of Playstation 3 (PS3), the most advanced interactive home entertainment platform in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia.
In addition, PS3 which will have 65 games by the end of December, the new Playstation is equipped with 40 GB hard disk that contains all features of high definition which represents the new generation of entertainment. It is equipped with Blue-Ray technology ass well as wireless control tools SIXAXIS, Wi-Fi and HDMI that work through Cell Broadband Engine —the heart of Playstation 3.
Playstation 3’s 60 GB capacity features new functions such as updating ability and the capability of upgrading normal CDs to high definition CDs.
The new playstation has also 2 USB ports instead of 4 and does not have port for memory card. It also does not support games of PS2.
The current offer for Starter Pack, which includes 60 GB device compatible with the previous generation of wireless control tools SIXAXIS addition plus 2 games, has been reduced to SR2,199. The single game offer was reduced to SR1,899 while stocks last.
Abdul Qadir, marketing manager of Playstation at Modern Electronic Co., said that the launch of the new PS3 came as a result of extensive and thorough research concerning the entertainment needs and favorites of the next generation of PS3 owners, which gave us the opportunity to provide a very sophisticated device at a competitive affordable price, hence, making Playstation 3 the best entertainment platform in the market.
“This offer coincided with the launch of Sony Playstation Stores, which will enable consumers to access demos, videos and film trailers as well as being able to purchase premium content, including full games and extension packs. With access to over 235 downloadable items, contents in these new stores will mirror that of the other SCEE Playstation stores, providing exciting content such as War Hawk, Calling All Cars and Flow,” he added.
