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Sony PlayStation 4 to launch in Japan on February 22nd with 19 games

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 09 Sep 2013 6:59 User comments (2)

Sony PlayStation 4 to launch in Japan on February 22nd with 19 games Sony has confirmed the release date for its upcoming PlayStation 4 console in its home country of Japan.
The device will launch on February 22nd, 2014, and cost ¥39,980 ($400 USD), the same as it will in North America.

There will be three bundles available at launch, the standard, one with a free downloadable copy of 'Knack' and a one-year warranty extension and the third will include the PlayStation Camera for an additional $40.

Sony has noted that the delayed launch is the company can complete software that is tailored for the region.

Rival Microsoft has not given any timetable for a Japanese release.

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2 user comments

110.9.2013 09:53

Wow how times change. We had to wait a year on this side of the Pacific for the PS2

210.9.2013 13:02

Originally posted by xyqo:
Wow how times change. We had to wait a year on this side of the Pacific for the PS2
was thinking the exact same...wow...

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