Lange wurde gemunkelt und heute hat es sich endlich bewahrheitet. Eine neue Version den PS2 erscheint (zum selben Preis wie die PS2 Slim) im Dezember in Japan. Das Besondere daran ist, Sony hat es endlich geschafft das Netzteil in das Gehäuse zu integrieren. Es werden drei Farben verfügbar sein, Weiß, Schwarz und Silber. Umgerechnet kostet die neue PS2 ca. 96,00€, der Standfuß ca. 9,00€. Laut consolewars.eu soll die neue PS2 Version ab Anfang 2008 auch in Deutschland verfügbar sein. Der Preis ist noch nicht bekannt, dürfte wohl unter der magischen 100€-Marke liegen um Nintendos Wii ein paar Marktanteile abzwacken zu können. Hier die offizielle Pressemitteilung:
PLAYSTATION®2 (SCPH-90000 SERIES) COMES IN A NEW DESIGN
Newly designed PlayStation 2 to become available at a RRP of 16,000 Yen on November 22nd, 2007, Along with New Vertical Stand at a RRP of 5,500 Yen
Tokyo, November 6, 2007 －Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced a newly designed PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system (SCPH-90000), which will become available in Japan on November 22nd, 2007 at a recommended retail price of 16,000 yen (including tax). The newly designed PlayStation 2 will come in three color variations of “Charcoal Black”, “Ceramic White” and “Satin Silver”. Vertical Stand for PlayStation 2 will also become available on November 22nd, 2007 in the same three colors at a recommended retail price of 1,500 yen (including tax).
While inheriting the functions of the current PlayStation 2, the internal design architecture of the new system has been completely overhauled, resulting lighter in weight. The newly designed PlayStation 2 will have a built-in AC adapter, further improving users’ convenience to enjoy various entertainment contents anywhere at home.
In the 8th year from its launch in 2000, PlayStation 2 continues to be strongly supported by a wide demographic of users around the world. Reaching the remarkable milestone of 120 millionth sales in shorter period than the original PlayStation® did, the world of PlayStation 2 further expands as more new and attractive software titles are to be released this coming holiday season and beyond.
With the newly designed PlayStation 2, together with the lineup of forthcoming new game titles, SCEJ will continue to expand the market and create a new world of computer entertainment.
The new model of PS2 will be the same price as the existing model and will be available in the SCEE territories in early 2008. Specific launch dates to be announced at a future date.
Product Overview
PlayStation 2 (SCPH-90000) (for Japan Model)
Product Name - PlayStation®2
Launch Date - November 22, 2007
Recommended Retail Price - 16,000 JP Yen (including tax)
Color Name/Product Code - Charcoal Black/SCPH-90000 CB, Ceramic White/SCPH-90000 CW, Stain Silver/SCPH-90000 SS
Dimensions - Approximately 230 mm (W) x 28 mm (H) x 152 mm (D)
Weight - Approximately 720g
Included - PlayStation®2 (SCPH-90000) × 1
- Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) x 1
- AV cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
- AC power cord x 1
Vertical Stand (for Japan Model)Product Name - Vertical Stand (only for PlayStation®2 SCPH-90000 Series)
Product Name - Vertical Stand (only for PlayStation®2 SCPH-90000 Series)
Launch Date - November 22, 2007
Recommended Retail Price - 16,000 JP Yen (including tax)
Color Name/Product Code - Charcoal Black/SCPH-90000 CB, Ceramic White/SCPH-90000 CW, Stain Silver/SCPH-90000 SS
Dimensions - Approximately 230 mm (W) x 28 mm (H) x 152 mm (D)
Weight - Approximately 720g
Included - PlayStation®2 (SCPH-90000) × 1
- Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) x 1
- AV cable (integrated audio/video) x 1
- AC power cord x 1