Sony PlayStation 4 Launch Announcement (Malaysia)


[Tech/ Gadgets]
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.

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.

PRICING

PS4 Pre-order

Date 

November 15 – December 13, 2013

Pre-order method 

Pre-order at any Sony Stores, Sony Store Online or Focus Stores

Pre-order Offer

Product

The PS4 System

The PS4 System with camera

PS4 “Battlefield 4” Bundle

PS4 “Killzone Shadow Fall” Bundle

Price

RM1,799

RM1,899

RM1,969

RM1,939

Gift (1)

PlayStation®Plus Membership
(One Month)

PlayStation®Plus Membership
(One Month)

PlayStation®Plus Membership
(Two Months)

PlayStation®Plus Membership
(Two Months)

Gift (2)

—

—

RM20 PSN Money Voucher

RM20 PSN Money Voucher

Remarks
 

–        While stocks last

–        Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited reserves the right of final decision.

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

*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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

PS4 Launch Flame Title Line-up in Malaysia
 Total of 23 titles (Publishers listed in Alphabetical Order)

Game Title

Language

Publisher

Genre

Release Format

Call of Duty®: Ghosts

English

Activision

FPS

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

Tottemo E Mahjong

Japanese

ARC SYSTEM WORKS CO.,LTD.

Puzzle

PS Store Digital Download

Basement Crawl

English

Bloober Team S.A.

Action, Strategy

PS Store Digital Download

Contrast

English

Compulsion Games

Puzzle, Platformer

PS Store Digital Download

Battlefield 4™

English

Electronic Arts Inc.

FPS

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

FIFA 14

English

Electronic Arts Inc.

Sports

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

Need for Speed™ Rivals

English

Electronic Arts Inc.

Racing

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

NBA Live 14

English

Electronic Arts Inc.

Sports

Blu-ray Disc™ /
PS Store Digital Download

Escape Plan™

T.Chinese
English

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Puzzle, Action

PS Store Digital Download

flOw

English

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Puzzle

PS Store Digital Download

Flower

English

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Casual, Indie

PS Store Digital Download

Killzone™ Shadow Fall

T.Chinese
English

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

FPS

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

KNACK™

T.Chinese
S.Chinese
English

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Action Platformer

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

RESOGUN™

English

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Shooting

PS Store Digital Download

Sound Shapes

T.Chinese
English

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Music, Platformer

PS Store Digital Download

THE PLAYROOM

T.Chinese
S.Chinese
English

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Family Game

Pre-installed Application

NBA 2K14

T.Chinese
English

2K

Sports

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

Dynasty Warriors 8 with Xtreme Legends

T.Chinese

TECMO KOEI GAMES CO., LTD.

Action

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag

English

Ubisoft Entertainment

Action Adventure

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

Just Dance® 2014

English

Ubisoft Entertainment

Music & Rhythm

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition

English

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Action

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

LEGO® MARVEL™ SUPER HEROES

English

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Action

Blu-ray Disc™ /   PS Store Digital Download

Blacklight: Retribution
English

English

Zombie Studios

FPS

PS Store Digital Download

Remarks) T.Chinese: Traditional Chinese / S.Chinese: Simplified Chinese

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®.

New Slimmer and Lighter PlayStation®Vita Wi-Fi Model

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.

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 

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.

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.

*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.

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

AV output

720p, 1080i, 480p

Sound output
LPCM 2ch

Power
AC adaptor: DC 5V

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 

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

More info at:
Website:  http://asia.playstation.com or http://www.sony.com.my
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlayStationAsia
Photo credits: Sony Malaysia