Sony Computer Entertainment America announced plans to introduce a new 160GB PLAYSTATION 3 in North America as part of the limited-edition Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune PS3 system bundle. The increased storage size enables entertainment enthusiasts to store even more movies, television shows, and games downloaded from PLAYSTATION Network, as well as more videos, music, and photos from their personal collection. Slated to launch in November for $499.99 USD (MSRP), the 160GB PS3 system will come bundled with the hit game, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, a PLAYSTATION Network voucher for PAIN, and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller. The previously announced 80GB PS3 system ($399.99 USD MSRP) has started shipping to retailers.
The Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune PS3 bundle includes the following components:
- 160GB PS3 system – The 160GB PS3 is a complete entertainment system comprising a Blu-ray Disc player, HDMI output, an integrated Wi-Fi connection, and Cell Broadband Engine.
- Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune – A 400-year-old clue found in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The search turns deadly when Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island.
- PAIN PLAYSTATION Network Voucher – PAIN boldly tackles a rarely explored area of video-gaming…comedy. The unique mechanic of the game allows the player to load a character into a human-sized, ultra-powerful slingshot, and fire the character into an active, physics-controlled environment, filled with precarious and humorous situations. Download PAIN from PLAYSTATION Store (http://store.playstation.com) to your PS3 system with the included voucher.
- DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller – DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller provides the most intuitive game play experience with pressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of the highly sensitive SIXAXIS motion sensing technology.
The additional storage space of the 160GB model will benefit consumers, as several PLAYSTATION Network and PS3 games along with add-on content will be available for download soon, including PAIN Amusement Park, Ratchet & ClankFuture: Quest for Booty, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, and The Last Guy. The bundle is also a great option for consumers who want to utilize PLAYSTATION Network’s video delivery service, which offers new blockbuster movies and popular TV shows for download on an ongoing basis.
