Sony PlayStation 3

The Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) is a video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment as part of the PlayStation line of consoles. It was first released between 2006 and 2007 in the United States and the PAL region, however, the console was only launched in the Philippines years later in March 2010.

The PlayStation 3 is the first console with "proper" support from Sony in the Philippines. Previous consoles in the PlayStation line had limited test launches in the country.

The PS3 was followed by the PS4 in 2014.

About

PlayStation 3 launch

In January 2007, Sony Philippines President Hiroaki Kobayashi stated that the PS3 was not likely to debut in the Philippines "soon" due to software piracy in the country.[1] The console would eventually launch in the Philippines alongside the handheld console PlayStation Portable 3000 series on March 27, 2010. A Philippine launch roadshow was held on March 27 and 28, 2010 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.[2]

The consoles and games were launched at the following prices:[3]

Hardware

  • PS3 Slim 120GB - ₱18,999
  • PS3 Slim 250GB - ₱20,999
  • PSP-3006 - ₱9,999
  • Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller - ₱2,499

Games (region 3)

  • Final Fantasy XIII - ₱2,699
  • God Of War III - ₱2,999
  • Little Big Planet - ₱1,599
  • God Of War Collection - ₱1,999
  • Killzone 2 - ₱2,699
  • Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - ₱2,699

Despite introducing hardware support from Sony, the option to select the Philippines as the country for a PlayStation Network account was not available throughout the console's lifespan.

References

  1. Sony holds back release of new game console. January 11, 2007 at 7:07 PM. Jennee Grace U. Rubrico, BusinessWorld Sub-Editor. GMA News under SciTech. Retrieved on 2024-02-12.
  2. PlayStation® Philippines: Official Launch (copy-pasted from Facebook). March 21, 2010. sylv3rblade. Atma Xplorer. Retrieved on 2024-02-12.
  3. Sony Philippines Prices for Playstation 3, PSP and PS3 Games. March 29, 2010. Games, Gadgets and Tech Blog team. Games, Gadgets and Tech Blog. Retrieved on 2024-02-12.