Sony Computer Entertainment announced that it will launch its PlayStation business in the People’s Republic of China on January 11, 2015.
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Sony Computer Entertainment Launches PlayStation® Business In People’s Republic Of China With Release Of PlayStation®4 And PlayStation®Vita On January 11, 2015
Launch Offers Chinese Gamers the Ultimate Entertainment Experience Only Possible on PlayStation, Delivering Completely New Ways to Play
TOKYO, Dec. 11, 2014 — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it will launch the PlayStation® business in the People’s Republic of China on January 11, 2015, with the release of PlayStation®4 (PS4™) (CUH-1000 series) for 2,899 RMB and PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) (PCH-2000 series) for 1,299 RMB.
Along with the release of PS4 and PS Vita, SCE will offer a robust after-sales service to ensure Chinese users have a smooth and positive experience on PlayStation.
“PS4 is expanding at the fastest rate in PlayStation hardware history, and the global gaming community is enjoying the ultimate entertainment experience only available on PlayStation,” said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “We are delighted that we are able to fully launch our business in China, which is a market with great potential. We look forward to delivering exciting software, convenient services and entertainment experiences only possible on PlayStation to the many gamers in China.”
Along with SCE Worldwide Studios, 70 third party software developers and publishers are planned to deliver a steady stream of software titles to gamers in China. Additionally, a variety of exciting titles such as King of Wushu (Suzhou Snail Digital Technology CO., Ltd), Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (Shanghai Youju Information Technology Co., Ltd) and One Tap Hero (Shanghai Kena Information Technology Co., Ltd) created by Chinese game developers will be available on PlayStation.
Furthermore, in cooperation with Modian.com and business partner Shanghai Oriental Pearl SUOLE Culture Development Ltd., SCE will actively provide support to Chinese game developers to bring their content to PlayStation platforms.
SCE will continue to further expand the PlayStation platform to deliver entertainment experiences that are only possible on PlayStation.
PlayStation®4
| Product name | PlayStation®4 |
| Color | Jet Black
Glacier White |
| Product code | Jet Black: CUH-1109A B01
Glacier White: CUH-1109A B02 |
| Release date | January 11, 2015 |
| Recommended retail price | 2,899 RMB |
| Main processor | Single-chip custom processor
CPU : x86-64 AMD “Jaguar”, 8 cores GPU : 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon™ based graphics engine |
| Memory | GDDR5 8GB |
| Storage size | 500GB Hard disk drive*1 |
| External dimensions | Approx. 275×53×305 mm (width × height × length)
(tentative, excludes largest projection) |
| Mass | Approx. 2.8 kg |
| BD/ DVD drive
(read only) |
BD × 6 CAV
DVD × 8 CAV |
| Input/ Output | Super-Speed USBx (USB 3.0) port × 2
AUX port × 1 |
| Networking | Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) ×1
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth® 2.1 (EDR) |
| AV output | HDMI out port
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) port |
| Included | PlayStation®4 system × 1
Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) × 1 Mono headset × 1 AC power cord × 1 HDMI cable × 1 USB cable × 1 |
| *1 The hard disk drive contains space that is available for users and space that is reserved for the system, therefore the actual space that is free for users is smaller than the total space stated in this document. |
| * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. |
PlayStation®Vita PCH-2000
| Platform name | PlayStation®Vita |
| Color | Black
White |
| Product code | Black: PCH-2009 ZA11
White: PCH-2009 ZA12 |
| Release date | January 11, 2015 |
| RRP | 1,299 RMB |
| CPU | ARM® Cortex™-A9 core (4 core) |
| GPU | SGX543MP4+ |
| Main memory | 512MB |
| VRAM | 128MB |
| External Dimensions | Approx. 183.6 x 85.1 x 15.0 mm (width x length x height) (excludes largest projection) |
| Weight | Approx. 219g |
| Screen
(Touch screen) |
5 inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, LCD
Multi touch screen (capacitive type) |
| Rear touch pad | Multi touch pad (capacitive type) |
| Cameras | Front camera, Rear camera
Frame rate : 120fps@320×240(QVGA), 60fps@640×480(VGA) Resolution : Up to 640×480(VGA) |
| Sound | Built-in stereo speakers
Built-in microphone |
| Motion sensors | Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Three-axis electronic compass |
| Location | Wi-Fi location service support |
| Keys / Switches | PS button
Power button Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left) Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square) Shoulder buttons (Right/Left) Right stick, Left stick START button, SELECT button Volume buttons (+/-) |
| Wireless communications | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1×1)(Wi-Fi) (Infrastructure mode/Ad-hoc mode)
Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR （A2DP/AVRCP/HSP） |
| Internal memory card | 1GB*1 |
| Slots/Ports | PlayStation®Vita card slot
Memory card slot Micro USB port (Type B) (for USB data communication, DC IN, Audio [Stereo Out / Mono In], Serial data communication), Headset jack (Stereo mini jack) (for Audio [Stereo Out / Mono In]) |
| Power | Built-In Lithium-ion Battery: DC3.7V 2210mAh
AC adaptor: DC 5V |
| Included | PlayStation®Vita Wi-Fi model PCH-2000 series x 1
USB cable x 1 AC adapter x 1 AC power cord x 1 Printed materials x 1 |
| *1 The hard disk drive contains space that is available for users and space that is reserved for the system, therefore the actual space that is free for users is smaller than the total space stated in this document. |
| * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. |
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as a global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since it launched PlayStation® in 1994. PlayStation®2 further enhanced the PlayStation® legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP broadens the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3 is a computer entertainment system that incorporates the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. PlayStation®4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. PSNSM, that includes PlayStation®Store, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division company, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia, develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in their respective markets worldwide.
List of Third Party Game Developers and Publishers
Planned to Deliver Software for PlayStation
As of December 11, 2014
(in alphabetical order of developer/publisher)
CHINA
BEIJING AURORA INTERACTIVE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Beijing Chukong Technology Co. Ltd
BEIJING LIANZHONG CO.,LTD
Beijing Pixel Software Technology Joint-Stock Co.,Ltd
Beijing S-Game Software Technology CO.,LTD
Beijing SparkCube Co.,Ltd
CIRCLE Entertainment LTD
CottonGame Network Technology Co., Ltd. Shanghai
Guang Zhou Net Ease Interactive Entertainment Co., Ltd
Kami Neko Studio
LinekongInteractiveCo., Ltd.
Onipunks (Beijing) Software Ltd.
Perfect World Entertainment Inc.
Phoenix Publishing & Media, Inc.
Quakegame Limited（PRC）
Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co., Ltd
Shanghai Kena Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Muhe Network Technology Co.,
Shanghai The9 Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Youju Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Shen Zhen Ao Le Yi Jie Computer Software Limited Corporation
Suzhou Snail Digital Technology CO., Ltd
TianJin YiLong Network Technology Co.Ltd.
Westhouse Corporation Limited
Ying Pei Digital Technology (Shanghai) Co., Limited
Yushi Games Shanghai Co., LTD
26 companies in total
ASIA
ARC SYSTEM WORKS CO., LTD.
BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc.
BLUESIDE Inc.
CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Eastasiasoft Limited.
F K Digital PTY. Ltd.
GungHo Online Entertainment Inc.
HAMSTER Corporation
International Games System Co., Ltd.
JOYCITY Corporation
Kadokawa Games, Ltd.
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Konami Digital Entertainment
Marvelous Inc.
Ratloop Asia Pte Ltd
Rayark Inc.
Sega Corporation
Singapore University of Technology and Design
SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
21 companies in total
NORTH AMERICA/EUROPE
Abstraction Games B. V.
Atomicom Limited
Bethesda Softworks LLC.
Big Ant Studios
Black Forest Games GmbH
Bloober Team S.A.
CD PROJEKT S.A.
CI Games S.A.
Codemasters
Disney Interactive Studios
Electronic Arts Inc.
Farsight Studios
Focus Home Interactive
Frozenbyte Oy.
FuturLab Ltd.
Gaijin Entertainment
Halfbrick Studios Pty Ltd.
Image & Form
MILESTONES co., ltd.
Nordic Games GmbH
Paradox Interactive
Sony DADC US Inc.
Take-Two Interactive
Ubisoft Entertainment
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
25 companies in total