Sony Reveals Upcoming Goodies, PS3 FFXIII Bundle, New Controller Colours

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has revealed three 250GB bundles, as well as a special PSP Go Rewards program for Britain only, offering free game downloads.

Sony held an event at the Tokyo Game Show to reveal some of the upcoming goodies! They gave details of a PS3 Final Fantasy XIII bundle, which includes the game and a limited edition 250GB ceramic white PS3 with special FFXIII design, as shown above. The bundle is to be priced at ¥41,600 (Approx $460 USD) and will be coming out on FFXIII's launch date of December 17 in Japan.

For those of you who like more options when you buy accessories for your console, you will be happy to hear that the PS3 will be adding more color options when it comes to the DualShock 3 controllers. Currently only available in black, white and silver, Sony plans to soon be offering the wireless controllers in two new colours: Metallic Blue and Deep Red. These new colours will be available first in Japan starting October 29th for ¥5,500 (Approx $61 USD).

The upcoming PSP Go has also been gaining hype. Sony has been preparing its online content and has a few new goodies to add to the line-up. First is the announcement of the online community for PSP Go users called RooM. After users install a system update coming sometime this winter in Japan, gamers will find a new icon on their PSP menu which will allow them to try out this new free online service. They will be able to create 3D avatars and rooms, post blogs and create albums to share with other PSP users. You can visit other gamers rooms and check out their content, as well as participate in online chatrooms.

Sony is also expanding the PS3 and PSP offerings for the PlayStation Store. They will be offering over 300 new video titles including the Harry Potter series and Terminator: Salvation. The full details on this new line-up are still to come.

Posted in Gaming by Locke on September 25th 2009 at 7:22pm