That's right, looks like the PS2 is going to be available throughout the US for 99 dollars.
John Koller, director of hardware marketing at Sony US just confirmed the news via PS Blog:
"Hi everyone, the last time you heard from me, I talked about the huge milestone that PlayStation 2 achieved - reaching 50 million units sold in North America. Today I'm excited to talk about another milestone in PlayStation 2's lifespan. For the first time ever, PlayStation 2 will be offered at a price point under $100 (that's $99.99 MSRP, to be exact), starting April 1!"
Get to know some of Persona 4's dungeon-crawling, Persona-wielding protagonists
In the small town of Inaba, nestled in the Japanese countryside, a young man settles in with his uncle and cousin. Sudden circumstances have forced the arrangement, but it is for the most part an agreeable place to live, if a little boring. Everything changes when a shocking and mysterious killing leaves a town aghast and searching for answers. As all signs point to involvement of a twisted serial murderer, a young hero and his friends will discover hidden powers and use them to save innocents from certain death. Together, they must find the trail of the unknown attacker… before they strike again!
Intimate yet profound, Persona 4’s story is driven by exceptionally well-written and voiced characters, each troubled by the events unfolding for their own reasons, each destined to discover something new about themselves over the course of their epic journey. Read below to check out some of the major protagonists in Persona 4:
PROTAGONIST The main character of Persona 4.
He recently moved to the countryside to live with his uncle and cousin.
After awakening to his potential as a Persona user, he opens the door to a mysterious world.
CHIE SATONAKA A classmate of the
Protagonist’s who
was born and raised
in Inaba.
She is a cheerful,
energetic girl,
but what dark burden
does she bear within herself?
And what could her
talents as a
Persona-user be?
YOSUKE HANAMURA
The Protagonist’s classmate at Yasogami High School.
He has an amicable personality and is adept at reading social situations.
He, too, awakens as a Persona user, but what triggers his awakening?
YUKIKO AMAGA Yukiko’s days are occupied with helping her family run the historic Amagi Inn.
She joins the group of Persona users, but how is she involved in the murder case?
TEDDIE A mysterious
creature that
the Protagonist
and his friends
encounter
inside the TV.
It seems to
have some
power in
the other
world, but
is it friend
or foe?
As part of the special holiday “Atlus Spoils” program, Persona 4 is brimming with premium extras.
Not only will each and every copy include a free soundtrack CD featuring music from the game, but fans who pre-order at select retailers will also receive “Persona 4 Visual Data,” a 7"x10" full-color art book featuring designs from famed artist Shigenori Soejima (while supplies last).
The new PlayStation 2 (9000 series) Super Slim is slightly smaller and doesn't have an AC adapter. Released in the US, India and Russia but Sony have no plans to follow this with a UK launch.
The PlayStation 2 EXTRA Slim sells for $129 and the older slim has been reduced to $124.
Following the success of the 2005 blockbuster hit and No1 kid’s movie game Madagascar comes an all-new wacky adventure in the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Video Game. Based on the upcoming feature film from DreamWorks Animation, the four famous zoo animals – Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo – and their entire madcap Madagascar crew take players on a whole new action-packed journey to help save the African savannah. Assuming the roles of all their favorite characters, including those crafty penguins, players must work through 12 distinct levels featuring a variety of wild adventures and fun mini-games. In addition to the diverse single-player gameplay, the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Video Game delivers an enhanced multiplayer tournament mode allowing gamers to participate in outlandish competitions alongside or against friends and family.
KEY FEATURES: Relive all-new adventures from the movie and more – Players experience the hilarious antics, characters and environments from the film and discover all-new game exclusive adventures co-created by DreamWorks Animation and Activision.
Play as all your favorite movie characters – Players rediscover each character’s unique abilities and combat skills, learning new and special moves along the way.
• Alex the Lion: Players utilize Alex’s strengths such as jumping, platforming and defending against enemies with his loud roar and mango throwing skills. They can also execute his special moves like zipping down vines and climbing poles and walls. • Marty the Zebra: Marty’s ultra-fast speed and long jumping abilities help players outrun even the fastest enemy. Utilizing his powerful kick attacks, gamers can move objects and overcome adversaries. • Melman the Giraffe: Melman possesses special healing powers, a hidden dancing prowess, the ability to target and fling objects at great distances and flying through the air helicopter-style. • Gloria the Hippo: Not only can players use Gloria’s size to knock down enemies and clear areas when needed, they can also utilize her fantastic swimming and graceful high diving abilities. • Those Crafty Penguins: Using their stealth and tenacity, the Penguins are best at allowing gamers to effectively outsmart humans. The Penguin’s craftiness is also useful for driving cars, fishing for food, launching projectiles and operating mechanical equipment. • King Julian: King Julian lets players reach higher ground to fetch important objects that are impossible for the rest of the crew to reach and teaches players new abilities with his crazy showmanship. • Introducing Moto Moto the Hippo: An all new character in the film and the game, Moto Moto plays host to a number of different gameplay challenges and uses his smooth charm and abilities in the game’s rhythm based missions and activities.
Adventure through 12 diverse action-packed levels– Players experience a wide range of fresh, exciting gameplay as they work through 12 distinct levels and numerous mini-games featuring a variety of quests that include swimming, driving, racing, playing soccer, safari photography and many other fun-filled adventures. Presented in a non-linear structure, each evolving level takes gamers on missions that offer platforming, exploration, collection and combat challenges.
Experience unique new environments– The game features game exclusive environments including the Watering Hole, the African Jungle and Savannah, the Hippo Mud Pit, the Volcano, and an open area that’s been expanded for the game. New and expanded multiplayer tournament mode mini-games– Fans enjoy twice as many multiplayer mini-games than before as they team up to overcome enemies or challenge each other in the enhanced tournament mode. Players experience a host of diverse and original gameplay capabilities with friends and family including soccer, hot durian, dancing and racing, among many other wildly fun challenges. Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Developer: Toys for Bob (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii) Aspyr (Games for Windows/PC) Idol Minds (PS2) Amaze (NDS) Release Date: November 2008 Platforms: PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system/PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft/Wii/Nintendo DS/Games for Windows PC
In the Kung Fu Panda video game, players embark on an epic, action-packed adventure as they master the specialized Kung Fu fighting styles of Po the Panda, the unlikely hero, and experience the unique skills of his teacher Shifu and the legendary Kung Fu masters, the Furious Five: Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane. Through 13 legendary levels from the movie and beyond, and spanning land, water and air, players must work their way to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, as they battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles. Featuring a deep variety of gameplay, unique co-op and competitive multiplayer games, collectibles, and a host of character upgrades, the Kung Fu Panda video game provides an experience gamers of all ages will enjoy.
KEY FEATURES:
Kung Fu Awesomeness – Players embark on a legendary journey to fulfill Po’s destiny to become the Dragon Warrior. Learn and master Po, Shifu and the Furious Five’s specialized Kung Fu fighting styles, abilities and upgrades in order to defeat formidable bosses like the Great Gorilla, the Wolf Sergeant and the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung.
Bodacious Humor – Kung Fu Panda’s unique brand of humor, quick-witted dialogue and hilarious situations bring the game to life for players of all ages to enjoy. Play as all Your Favorite Characters – Gamers learn to utilize the special abilities and combat skills of Po, Shifu, Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Crane and Mantis. As gameplay progresses, unlock and experience each character’s special moves and upgrades.
• Master Po’s signature “Panda Style” maneuvers, including the Panda Quake, Panda Stumble and Iron Belly Blast. Plus earn awesome Kung Fu upgrades increasing Po’s strength, speed and agility, as he progresses from the unlikely hero to the powerful Dragon Warrior. • Play as Po’s teacher, Shifu, the quick, agile and impressively skilled Kung Fu master. Players make use of Shifu’s wisdom and speed to perfect his whirlwind techniques. • Take control of the daring Tigress, and utilize her fluid and powerful moves focusing on fast, stylized combat that allows gamers to master the Leaping Force and Tiger Charge maneuvers. • Monkey’s spring-loaded tail attacks and explosive style make him one of the fastest Kung Fu masters around. His acrobatic abilities will let players execute a variety of lightening-fast platforming moves. • Viper’s snake-like stealth abilities allow gamers to utilize her stealth abilities to pull off such moves as the Umbrella, Enemy Taxi and Choking Coil attacks. • Players will soar with Crane’s Surface-to-Air Attacks using his graceful and light footed movements, which allow them to Fly, Glide and Swoop. • Although the smallest of the Furious Five, Mantis’ super strength, strong grab maneuvers and super quick burst moves will allow players to deliver powerful and paralyzing strikes to foes.
Relive the Movie and Go Beyond With Exclusive Content– Experience favorite moments based on the film and discover never-before-seen, game-exclusive content co-created by DreamWorks Animation and Activision including a variety of environments, such as the mystical Lotus Lake, and characters, like the baddest ninja cats around, the Wu Sisters.
Experience 13 Legendary Levels – Players traverse 13 multi-stage levels from the movie and beyond, spanning air, water and land, to battle a variety of foes, overcome dangerous obstacles, navigate multi-tiered environments and solve challenging puzzles. Join friends in multi-player action and co-op mode– Gamers can go head-to-head against friends across a wide variety of battle arenas with their favorite characters including Po and the Furious Five, Tai Lung, the ferocious Ox and others. Players can also team up in cooperative mode to work through a series of unique challenges and defeat dangerous enemies.
Publisher: Activision, Inc. Developer: Luxoflux (PS3 and Xbox 360) Xpec (Wii and PS2) Beenox (Games for Windows / PC) Vicarious Visions (NDS)
Release Date: June 3, 2008
Platforms: PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system/PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system/Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft/Wii /Nintendo DS/Games for Windows PC
Known for their out-of-control riffs, fast paced songs and twin guitar solos, DragonForce will ascend the virtual stage once again to unleash “Heroes of Our Time” – the debut single off their new album Ultra Beatdown – in a three-song track pack for Activision Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The DragonForce track pack will be available on August 21, 2008 giving gamers the unique opportunity to download and play “Heroes of Our Time” in advance of the album release.
After experiencing the furious fret work of “Through the Fire and Flames,” Guitar Hero fans will have their shredding skills pushed to the limit with “Revolution Deathsquad” and “Operation Ground and Pound” from their third album Inhuman Rampage, in addition to “Heroes of Our Time,” which will set players’ fingers ablaze as they try to keep up with some of the most challenging riffs to date.
The three-song DragonForce Track Pack will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and in the PLAYSTATION Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system on August 21, 2008.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock offers the ultimate rock experience with new wireless guitars, freshly added content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer modes allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true rock status as they riff through a star-studded soundtrack including master tracks by legendary artists such as Aerosmith, Guns 'N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine and Pearl Jam, as well as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is now available and is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For more information visit http://community.guitarhero.com.
The Tale of Despereaux, an interactive game based on Universal Pictures’ animated adventure of the same name. The game shares the fairy-tale look and feel of the upcoming film about a chivalrous mouse, full of courage and honour. The Tale of Despereaux game - created through a licensing agreement with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group - will release in conjunction with the film, which arrives in UK theatres on 19th December.
Directed by Sam Fell and Rob Stevenhagen and produced by Gary Ross and Allison Thomas, The Tale of Despereaux features the voice talent of Matthew Broderick, Robbie Coltrane, Frances Conroy, Tony Hale, Ciaran Hinds, Dustin Hoffman, Richard Jenkins, Kevin Kline, Frank Langella, Christopher Lloyd, William H. Macy, James Nesbitt, Stanley Tucci, Tracey Ullman, Emma Watson and Sigourney Weaver.
The game will follow and extend the film’s storyline in adventures spanning from the magical kitchen and colourful rooms of the castle to the dark dungeons of the rat lairs. An introductory training mode, mouse-centric unique abilities, upgradeable skills and objects, and a lot of courage, will help Despereaux face off against a multitude of animal enemies and human foes on his quest to save Princess Pea. Multiple difficulty settings will ensure that a wide range of adventurers can enjoy Despereaux’s heroics again and again.
“Whether charmed by the book or newly introduced to the characters via the film, children of all ages can expand on their love for Despereaux with this title,” said Mitch Davis, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Brash Entertainment. “We’re excited and proud to be translating this classic into an exciting, engaging and enriching game."
“With its focus on publishing film-based games, Brash was the clear partner to develop the interactive adventure that would accompany the film and bring Despereaux to life on gaming screens,” said Bill Kispert, VP and General Manager, Interactive, Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group. “The game’s attention to detail will allow players to explore all the nooks and crannies of the whimsical Kingdom of Dor.”
The Tale of Despereaux will be available for the XBOX 360, PLAYSTATION 2 computer entertainment system, the Wii videogame system from Nintendo, and PC, and is set to scurry onto shelves this winter.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it would release DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller, a new controller for PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) incorporating a rumble feature, in Japan in November as a separately sold accessory. It inherits the basic design and functionality of the popular PlayStation controller, while keeping the high-precision, high response motion sensitive six-axis sensing system. Introduction to North American and European markets is expected in spring 2008.
The added rumble feature, combined with the highly realistic motion sensitive six-axis sensing system, takes gamers deeper into the world of interactivity, delivering a more intuitive, realistic and immersive game play experience. The new controller will also benefit PS3 content creators, by giving them the ability to further expand their creative imagination. PS3 titles that are already in the market may become compatible with the rumble feature through software update.
With DUALSHOCK 3 and the attractive lineup of PS3 titles incorporating the rumble feature, SCEI will introduce more new ways of enjoyment that can only be found on PS3, and will further redefine the world of entertainment.
LIST OF PLAYSTATION 3 TITLES COMPATIBLE WITH DUALSHOCK 3 IN JAPAN As of September 20th, 2007 (in alphabetical order of company name) Title Name Developer/Publisher Vampire Rain -Altered Species- AQ INTERACTIVE Inc. BIOHAZARD® 5 CAPCOM CO.,LTD. Devil May Cry® 4 CAPCOM CO.,LTD. Dark Sector D3 PUBLISHER Inc. Burnout Paradise ELECTRONIC ARTS K.K. FIFA franchise (title name TBD) ELECTRONIC ARTS K.K. BUMPY TROT2 IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC. Dynasty Warriors 6 KOEI Co., Ltd. Fatal Inertia KOEI Co., Ltd. GI JOCKEY 4 2007 KOEI Co., Ltd. METAL GEAR ONLINE Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. IMABIKISOU SEGA CORPORATION Blast Factor (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment echochrome Sony Computer Entertainment Folklore (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment Go! Sports Ski (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment Heavenly Sword (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment MotorStorm (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Sony Computer Entertainment Resistance: Fall of Men (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment Super Stardust HD (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment TOY HOME Sony Computer Entertainment Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Sony Computer Entertainment Warhawk (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
LIST OF PLAYSTATION®3 TITLES COMPATIBLE WITH DUALSHOCK®3 IN NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE *2 As of September 20th, 2007 (in alphabetical order of company name) Title Name Developer/Publisher The Darkness 2K Games Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Activision Soldier of Fortune Activision BIOHAZARD® 5 CAPCOM Devil May Cry® 4 CAPCOM N-Cube Creat Studios Warbit Creat Studios Dark Sector D3 PUBLISHER Turok Disney Interactive Highlander Eidos Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Eidos Burnout Paradise ELECTRONIC ARTS FIFA franchise (title name TBD) ELECTRONIC ARTS Legendary: The Box Gamecock To End All Wars Ghostlight RAGE id Software WarDevil – Unleash the Beast Within Ignition Entertainment Dynasty Warriors 6 KOEI Fatal Inertia KOEI METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS Konami Blacksite: Area 51 Midway TNA Wrestling Midway Unreal Tournament 3 Midway Wheelman Midway Cops (codename, title name TBD) Pyro Planet One (codename, title name TBD) Pyro Heroes over Europe Red Mile Entertainment Condemned 2 SEGA Iron Man SEGA The Club SEGA The Crucible SEGA The Incredible Hulk SEGA Blast Factor (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment echochrome Sony Computer Entertainment Elefunk Sony Computer Entertainment Folklore (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment Go! Sports Ski (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment Heavenly Sword (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment High Velocity Bowling Sony Computer Entertainment MLB 08: The Show Sony Computer Entertainment MotorStorm (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment NBA 08 (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment PAIN Sony Computer Entertainment Rat Race Sony Computer Entertainment Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Sony Computer Entertainment Resistance: Fall of Man (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment Snakeball Sony Computer Entertainment SOCOM: Confrontation Sony Computer Entertainment Super Stardust HD (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment TOY HOME Sony Computer Entertainment Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Sony Computer Entertainment Warhawk (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment WipEout HD Sony Computer Entertainment GirpShift Sony Online Entertainment NBA 2K8 Take Two Sports Destroy All Humans 3 THQ Stuntman Ignition THQ Assassin’s Creed UbiSoft BEOWULF UbiSoft HAZE UbiSoft Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (*1) UbiSoft Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas (*1) UbiSoft Prototype Vivendi Games The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena Vivendi Games *1 Users will be able to enjoy the rumble feature through software update. *2 Actual titles to be released may vary among countries and regions.
That's right, looks like the PS2 is going to be available throughout the US for 99 dollars. 
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