Countdown to PS3 Slim and PSPgo Asia launch

Philip Wong | Sep 17, 2009

(Credit: Kelvin Low/CNET Asia)

Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong (SCE HK) has finally announced the availability and pricing for its latest gaming devices. Its 120GB PS3 Slim and 16GB PSPgo will be launching in Singapore from October 1 for S$512 (US$369.44) and S$412 (US$297.28), respectively. The former is available in charcoal black and comes bundled with a free limited-edition T-shirt, while the latter is in piano black or pearl white with a complementary umbrella. Launch details for the remaining Asia markets are pending confirmation.

In addition, SCE HK has lined up a full range of official peripherals for both products which will start retailing in the same month. You can refer to the following table for the accessories and their pricing.

Peripherals	Price
PS3 Slim vertical stand	S$36 (US$25.98)
PSPgo accessories pack (include pouch, strap and screen protector)	S$19 (US$13.71)
PSPgo cradle	S$36 (US$25.98)
PSPgo power adapter	S$16 (US$11.54)
PSPgo component-A/V cable	S$38 (US$27.42)
PSPgp in-ear headset	S$19 (US$13.71)
PSPgo traveler case	S$19 (US$13.71)
PSPgo soft carrying case	S$16 (US$11.54)

We had a go with Grand Turismo. (Credit: Philip Wong/CNET Asia)

Users can also expect a slew of games in the pipeline. These include Grand Turismo 5, EyePet and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves for the PS3 Slim, as well as Grand Turismo, LittleBigPlanet and mini games downloadable from the PlayStation Network for the PSPgo. Do check back for more updates.

We also had a hands-on with the PSPgo. (Credit: Kelvin Low/CNET Asia)

Tetsuhiko Yasuda, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Asia, clarified during the press event yesterday that there will not be any price revision for the existing "fat" PS3. There will also be no plan to launch the rumored 250GB Slim kit spotted in the US.

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