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Gamers rejoice!
The long-awaited Sony Playstation 4 will be available in Malaysia from 20 December 2013!
Here are some photos from the launch on 14 November 2013 at The Roof, First Avenue Bandar Utama while product photos and technical specs are further down this post.
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PlayStation®4
Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (SCEH) Singapore Branch announced that the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) (CUH-1006A B01) computer entertainment system will be launched in Malaysia on 20 December 2013 at a suggested retail price of RM1,799.00
Launched concurrently are 23 launch frame titles developed by SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) and numerous 3rd party software developers and publishers around the globe. On the same day, 3 bundle sets, each consists of a PS4 system and a selected PS4 title or PlayStation®Camera (PS Camera), will hit Malaysia market. Pre-order will start on 15 November 2013 and run until 13 December 2013 at all Sony Stores, Sony Store online (www.sony.com.my) and Focus Stores *. Customers who pre-order the PS4 system or the selected bundle sets can receive up to 2-month PlayStation®Plus membership and RM20 PSN Money Voucher.
PS4 is a next generation computer entertainment system that redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics, speed, deeply integrated social capabilities and innovative second-screen features utilizing devices such as PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita). By utilizing PS Camera, users can expand gaming ways of PS4 and enjoy different gaming experience. Therefore, on the launch day of PS4, SCEH will launch a value bundle set of PS4 and PS Camera. Users can play “THE PLAYROOM”, preinstalled to all PS4, to enjoy Augmented Reality content via PS Camera.
Twenty-three launch flame titles will be concurrently launched with PS4. In addition, SCEH has selected 2 software titles, Battlefield 4™ (Electronic Arts Inc) and Killzone™: Shadow Fall (Sony Computer Entertainment) to be included as PS4 bundle sets and all of these sets will be available at an attractive price and in limited quantity.
Furthermore, a wide range of peripherals for PS4 will also be launched on the same day such as the colour variation for PS4 Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) in “Magma Red” and “Wave Blue”, PlayStation®Camera, DUALSHOCK®4 Charging Station and PS4 Vertical Stand.
Starting from December 6, SCEH will have a new plan on the warranty service for 6 South East Asian countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Customers who purchase PS4 are entitled to have a ONE YEAR FREE REGIONAL REPAIR SERVICE in countries where the product has been officially launched (including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia), and the warranty will be valid throughout these countries. Wherever the customers are, they can also have the repair service for their products.
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PRICING
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PS4 Pre-order |
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Date |
November 15 – December 13, 2013 | ||||
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Pre-order method |
Pre-order at any Sony Stores, Sony Store Online or Focus Stores | ||||
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Pre-order Offer |
Product |
The PS4 System |
The PS4 System with camera |
PS4 “Battlefield 4” Bundle |
PS4 “Killzone Shadow Fall” Bundle |
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Price |
RM1,799 |
RM1,899 |
RM1,969 |
RM1,939 |
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Gift (1) |
PlayStation®Plus Membership (One Month) |
PlayStation®Plus Membership (One Month) |
PlayStation®Plus Membership (Two Months) |
PlayStation®Plus Membership (Two Months) |
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Gift (2) |
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RM20 PSN Money Voucher |
RM20 PSN Money Voucher |
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Remarks
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– While stocks last | ||||
| – Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited reserves the right of final decision. | |||||
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PlayStation®4 Specs
Colour Jet Black
Product code: CUH-1006A series
Release date: 20 December 2013 (Malaysia)
Recommended retail price: RM1,799.00
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)
(excludes largest projection)
Mass: Approx. 2.8 kg
BD/ DVD drive (read only): BD × 6 CAV, DVD × 8 CAV
Input/ Output Super-Speed USB (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)
Power: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: Max. 250W
Operating Temperature: 5 ºC – 35ºC
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
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*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.
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Wireless Controller for PlayStation®4 (DUALSHOCK®4) Specs
Product name: DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller
Colour: Jet Black, Magma Red, Wave Blue
Product code: Jet Black: CUH-ZCT1H
Magma Red: CUH-ZCT1H 01
Wave Blue: CUH-ZCT1H 02
Release date: 20 December 2013 (Malaysia)
Recommended retail price: RM249.00
External dimensions Approx. 161mm × 57mm × 100mm (width × height × depth)
(excludes largest projection)
Weight Approx. 210g
Keys / switches: PS button, SHARE button, OPTIONS button,
Directional buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right),
Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square),
R1/L1/R2/L2 button, Left stick / L3 button, Right stick / R3 button, Pad Button
Touch pad: 2 Point Touch Pad, Click Mechanism, Capacitive Type
Motion sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)
Other features: Light Bar, Vibration, Built-in Mono Speaker
Ports: USB (Micro B), Extension Port, Stereo Headset Jack
Wireless communication: Bluetooth® Ver2.1+EDR
Battery Type: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Voltage DC3.65V
Capacity 1000mAh
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PlayStation®Camera Specs
Product name PlayStation®Camera
Product code CUH-ZEY1 G
Recommended retail price: RM249.00
External dimensions Approx. 186mm × 27mm × 27mm (width × height × depth)
Weight Approx. 183g
Supports CUH-1000A series
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DUALSHOCK®4 Charging Station Specs
Product name DUALSHOCK®4 Charging Station
Product code CUH-ZDC1G
Recommended retail price RM119.00
External dimensions Approx. 45mm ×55.5mm × 135mm (width × height × depth)
Weight Approx. 230g
Included Charging Station × 1
AC adaptor × 1
AC power cord × 1
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Vertical Stand
Product name Vertical Stand
Product code CUH-ZST1 J
Recommended retail price: RM99.00
External dimensions Apprx. 337mm × 28mm × 72mm (width × height × depth)
Weight Approx. 200g
Supports CUH-1006A series
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PS4™ Bundle Set 1
Product name: PS4™ with PS Camera Bundle Set
Product code: CUH-1006A A01
Recommended retail price: RM1,899.00
Contents:
‧PlayStation®4 system × 1
‧PlayStation®Camera × 1
‧Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) × 1
‧Mono headset × 1
‧AC Power Code × 1
‧HDMI cable × 1
‧USB cable × 1
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PS4™ Bundle Set 2
Product name: PS4™ with “Battlefield 4™” Bundle Set
Product code: PLAS-07002A
Recommended retail price: RM1,969.00
Contents:
‧PlayStation®4 system× 1
‧PS4™ Software “Battlefield 4” × 1
‧Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) × 1
‧Mono headset × 1
‧AC Power Code × 1
‧HDMI cable × 1
‧USB cable × 1
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PS4™ Bundle Set 3
Product name PS4™ with “Killzone™: Shadow Fall” Bundle Set
Product code PCAS-02001A
Recommended retail price: RM1,939.00
Contents:
‧PlayStation®4 system× 1
‧PS4™ Software “Killzone™ Shadow Fall” × 1
‧Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) × 1
‧Mono headset × 1
‧AC Power Code × 1
‧HDMI cable × 1
‧USB cable × 1
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Pre-order Shop List
SONY STORE @ KLCC: 322-324, Level 3, Ramlee Mall, Suria KLCC, K.L. 03-21661882
SONY STORE @ THE CURVE: 188, 1st Floor, The Curve, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-77273860
CK Multi media: S2-57, Subang Avenue Shopping Mall, SS16, Jalan Kemajuan Subang, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor 03-56388678
Max Link: Lot-1007, 1st Floor, Endah Parade, No.1, Jalan 1/149E, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur 03-95430232
Talk about Game Entertainment: LG15, The Summit Subang USJ, Persiaran Kewajipan, 47600 Subang Jaya Selangor 03-80114103
Game Flirt: B7A, B1, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, No.1 Lebuh Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya Selangor 03-77282935
Gamester Direct: S201C, 2nd Floor, 1-Utama Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur 03-77274288
Gamershideout (1-Utama): Lot S102C, Lebuh Bandar Utama, 1-Utama Shopping Centre, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-77272775
Gamershideout (Tropicana): Lot L2-26, Second Floor, Tropicana City Mall, No.3, Jalan SS20/27, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-77291377
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Software Update to Version 1.50 (North America)
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) also announced the release of the system software update version 1.50*1 for PlayStation®4 (PS4™) system simultaneously with the official North American launch of the system on 15 November 2013. By updating to the latest system software version, users will be able to enjoy a variety of exciting features from the day of launch. SCE will continue to enhance the PS4 system through future system software updates.
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PS4 Launch Flame Title Line-up in Malaysia
Total of 23 titles (Publishers listed in Alphabetical Order)
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Game Title |
Language |
Publisher |
Genre |
Release Format |
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Call of Duty®: Ghosts |
English |
Activision |
FPS |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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Tottemo E Mahjong |
Japanese |
ARC SYSTEM WORKS CO.,LTD. |
Puzzle |
PS Store Digital Download |
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Basement Crawl |
English |
Bloober Team S.A. |
Action, Strategy |
PS Store Digital Download |
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Contrast |
English |
Compulsion Games |
Puzzle, Platformer |
PS Store Digital Download |
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Battlefield 4™ |
English |
Electronic Arts Inc. |
FPS |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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FIFA 14 |
English |
Electronic Arts Inc. |
Sports |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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Need for Speed™ Rivals |
English |
Electronic Arts Inc. |
Racing |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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NBA Live 14 |
English |
Electronic Arts Inc. |
Sports |
Blu-ray Disc™ / PS Store Digital Download |
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Escape Plan™ |
T.Chinese English |
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
Puzzle, Action |
PS Store Digital Download |
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flOw |
English |
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
Puzzle |
PS Store Digital Download |
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Flower |
English |
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
Casual, Indie |
PS Store Digital Download |
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Killzone™ Shadow Fall |
T.Chinese English |
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
FPS |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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KNACK™ |
T.Chinese S.Chinese English |
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
Action Platformer |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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RESOGUN™ |
English |
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
Shooting |
PS Store Digital Download |
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Sound Shapes |
T.Chinese English |
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
Music, Platformer |
PS Store Digital Download |
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THE PLAYROOM |
T.Chinese S.Chinese English |
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
Family Game |
Pre-installed Application |
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NBA 2K14 |
T.Chinese English |
2K |
Sports |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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Dynasty Warriors 8 with Xtreme Legends |
T.Chinese |
TECMO KOEI GAMES CO., LTD. |
Action |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag |
English |
Ubisoft Entertainment |
Action Adventure |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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Just Dance® 2014 |
English |
Ubisoft Entertainment |
Music & Rhythm |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition |
English |
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Action |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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LEGO® MARVEL™ SUPER HEROES |
English |
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
Action |
Blu-ray Disc™ / |
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Blacklight: Retribution English |
English |
Zombie Studios |
FPS |
PS Store Digital Download |
Remarks) T.Chinese: Traditional Chinese / S.Chinese: Simplified Chinese
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PlayStation®App
The new PlayStation®App, a new application for mobile devices which is free of charge, was released on November 13, 2013 in North America, and will be released on November 22, 2013 in Europe.
Playstation®App can be downloaded onto various mobile devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android™ based smartphones and tablets, from the App Store and Google Play*1. Once installed, these devices can be used as second screens in supported PlayStation®4 (PS4™) titles, and users can easily access PSNSM features such as Friend Lists and Trophies. Furthermore, users will be able to exchange messages with members of their Friends List, and browse through news and information on the official PlayStation® website. PlayStation®App comes with a variety of features that allow users to seamlessly access and enjoy the world of PlayStation®.
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New Slimmer and Lighter PlayStation®Vita Wi-Fi Model
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The new PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) Wi-Fi model (PCH-2006 series) will become available in Malaysia from 6 December 2013, with the recommended retail price (RRP) is RM859.
The new PS Vita system, featuring a more streamlined form factor and an 1GB internal memory card, is 20-percent slimmer and 15-percent lighter than the original version, making the portable entertainment system even easier to carry. In addition, a high-definition liquid crystal display (LCD) has been newly adopted for the 5-inch front display which is one of the PS Vita’s greatest features. Thanks to the rapid progress of LCD technology in recent years, the new display provides users with the highest-level image quality, perfect for deep and immersive gaming experience that is at the core of PS Vita. The new PS Vita system will come in six different colors of “Black”, “White”, “Lime green/White”, “Light blue/White”, “Pink/Black” and “Khaki/Black” to meet a variety of lifestyle and preferences for all ages.
Concurrently with the launch of the new PS Vita system on December 6, a new line-up of peripherals will be released, including the PS Vita Soft Case, PS Vita Cradle with Cable, and PS Vita Protective film, further enhancing the entertainment experience for PS Vita users.
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PlayStation®Vita PCH-2006 Series Product Specification
| Platform name | PlayStation®Vita |
| Colour | Black, White, Lime green/White, Light blue/White, Pink/Black and Khaki/Black |
| Model number | PCH-2006 series |
| Release date | December 6, 2013 |
| RRP | RM859 |
| 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 height x depth) (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, 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 here
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PlayStation®Vita TV
The PlayStation®Vita TV (PS Vita TV), which is a new entertainment system within the PlayStation® family, is confirmed to hit the Malaysian market on 16 January 2014, with the recommended retail price (RRP) is MYR469.00 while the “PS Vita TV Value Pack”, bundled with Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®3) will also be available on the same day at RRP of MYR689.00
The PS Vita TV is a new entertainment system within the PlayStation® family that will allow users to easily access various content on their TV at home. The new system adopts chip sets and system software of the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system and its size is 6.5cm × 10.5cm, smallest of all PlayStation® platforms that connect to a TV.
PS Vita TV allows users to enjoy more than 600 software titles for PS Vita*1, and PlayStation®Plus membership service can be enjoyed on the system.
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Main features of the PS Vita TV system:
Vast lineup of software titles
PS Vita TV offers a vast lineup of 600 software titles*1 from PS Vita games, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) games and PlayStation® games from PSOne classics, including all-time favorites to the latest blockbuster titles like GOD EATER 2 (NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.) and SOUL SACRIFICE DELTA (Sony Computer Entertainment).
PlayStation®4 (PS4™) remote play
As with PS Vita, PS Vita TV will also support PS4™ remote play and Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) through future system software updates*2. This will allow users to enjoy most of the PS4™ games on PS Vita TV as if they are playing it on the PS4™ system.
Fun and Unique features of PS Vita TV
- PS Vita TV users can play games with PS Vita users via Ad Hoc mode. Those users who are not playing but in the same room can enjoy the televised game play that the PS Vita TV users are playing.
- Up to 2 DUALSHOCK®3 controllers can be connected to PS Vita TV, allowing users to enjoy multiplayer games from PS One classics titles.
- Videos stored within Memory Card or those videos being played on the “Browser” of the PS Vita system*3 can easily be transferred to PS Vita TV to be viewed on the large TV screen. While being transferred, PS Vita can be used as a remote controller using the video player application.
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*1 As of Aug. Includes PS Vita games, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) games, PSOne classics (PlayStation® games). Since PS Vita is equipped with special features that cannot be supported on DUALSHOCK®3, such as touch screen, rear touch pad, motion sensors, camera, electronic compass and microphones, not all PS Vita games are playable on PS Vita TV. Supported titles differ by country and regions.
*2 Details will be announced when ready.
*3 Some movie files will not be transferrable or playable depending on the network environment and video data format. Video downloaded from PlayStation®Store is not supported. PS Vita TV and PS Vita needs to have the latest system software installed.
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PlayStation®Vita TV (PS Vita TV) Product Specification
| Product name | PlayStation®Vita TV (PS Vita TV) |
| Color | White |
| Product code | VTE-1006 AB01 |
| Release date | Thursday, January 16, 2014 |
| RRP | MYR469 |
| External dimensions | Approx. 65.0 × 105.0 × 13.6 mm (length × height × thickness) |
| Mass | Approx. 110g |
| CPU | ARM® Cortex™-A9 core (4core) |
| GPU | IMG SGX543MP4+ |
| Main slots and connectors | PlayStation®Vita card slot
Memory card slot USB connector (USB 2.0 Type A) HDMI output port (HDMI-CEC) LAN port (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX) |
| Wireless communication | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n=1×1) (Wi-Fi)
Bluetooth® 2.1＋EDR (A2DP,AVRCP,HSP,HID) |
| Internal memory card | 1GB |
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AV output |
720p, 1080i, 480p |
| Sound output | LPCM 2ch |
| Power | AC adaptor: DC 5V |
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Maximum rated power consumption |
Approx. 2.8W |
| Included | PlayStation®Vita TV × 1
HDMI cable × 1, AC adaptor × 1. Power cord × 1, Printed materials × 1 |
* DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller is required to enjoy this product.
*The internal memory card 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 here
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PlayStation®Vita TV Value Pack
| Product name | PlayStation®Vita TV (PS Vita TV) Value Pack |
| Product code | VTE-1006 AA01 |
| Release date | Thursday, January 16, 2014 |
| RRP | MYR689 |
| Included | PlayStation®Vita TV × 1
HDMI cable × 1, AC adaptor × 1. Power cord × 1, DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller PS Vita TV Edition (White)× 1, USB cable × 1, Memory card 8GB × 1, Printed materials × 1 |
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More info at:
Website: http://asia.playstation.com or http://www.sony.com.my
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlayStationAsia
Photo credits: Sony Malaysia
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