register |
login
| search members submit a classified | request a media kit
connecting people & knowledge
PlayStation 2Sony Cuts Price of PlayStation 2 to $99Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 31, 2009 - 7:29am.
Foster City,
Calif. - Amid speculation that
the company plans to soon cut the price of its current-generation PlayStation 3
game console, Sony Computer Entertainment America on Tuesday announced a price
cut for its older PlayStation 2, which will sell for $99, down from $129.
Sony to Release Lighter PlayStation 2 Model in JapanAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 6, 2007 - 8:03am.
Tokyo - Sony has announced plans to launch a new, lighter version of its PlayStation 2 console with a built-in AC adaptor later this month in Japan, Reuters reported on Tuesday. PlayStation 2 Sales Hit 120 Million; Over 1 Billion Games SoldAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 26, 2007 - 10:18am.
 Foster City, Calif. - On the seventh anniversary of the release of the PlayStation 2, Sony Computer Entertainment America (NYSE: SNE) announced on Friday that worldwide sales of the console have reached 120 million units, while more than a billion PlayStation 2 games have now been sold. Report: PlayStation 2 Console, "World of Warcraft" PC Game Tops in U.S.Authored by dmw on July 26, 2007 - 4:06pm.
New York - Sony's PlayStation 2 accounted for 42% of U.S. video game console usage during June, and PC gamers played Blizzard Entertainment's "World of Warcraft" more than four times as much as any other PC game during the month, according to the first data from Nielsen's new GamePlay Metrics service. Sony: European PlayStation 3 Won't Play as Many PS2 TitlesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 23, 2007 - 3:15pm.
London - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) said on Friday that the version of its PlayStation 3 that it will release in Europe and other regions on March 23 will not play as many old PlayStation 2 titles as the U.S. and Japanese versions of the console. Sony Cuts Price of PlayStation 2 to $129Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 20, 2006 - 3:48am.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America announced on Thursday that it has discounted the price of its PlayStation 2 video game console from $149 to $129, effective today. The move from Sony was largely expected, as the company begins to gear up for the release of the PlayStation 3 in November. To date, more than 101 million PlayStation 2 units and approximately one billion games for the console have shipped worldwide. Sony's console also continues to lead Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube, accounting for 55.6% of the U.S. market, according to NPD Group. Sony intends to promote the new pricing with a variety of print, online and in-store advertising.
2K Games Releases "24: The Game" for PlayStation 2Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:13am.
New York - Video game publisher 2K Games, a unit of Take-Two Interactive, said on Tuesday that it has released its "24: The Game" title for PlayStation 2. The 'M' for Mature-rated game features the likenesses and voice talent of characters from the Fox TV series, including Kiefer Sutherland and Elisha Cuthbert, as well as a storyline co-written by "24" writer Duppy Demetrius and a score from series composer Sean Callery.
Sony Ships "MLB '06 The Show" for PlayStation 2, PSPAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:10am.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America announced on Tuesday the release of its "MLB '06 The Show" title for PlayStation 2 and PSP. The game features Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz as cover athlete.
Sony Ships "MLB '06 The Show" for PlayStation 2, PSPAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 2:08am.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America announced on Tuesday the release of its "MLB '06 The Show" title for PlayStation 2 and PSP. The game features Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz as cover athlete.
THQ Ships WWE Games for PlayStation 2, Cell PhonesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 14, 2005 - 6:51am.
Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ on Monday shipped its "WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006" title for PlayStation 2. Developed by Japan's Yuke's Co., the title is a sequel to last year's 2 million unit-selling game. A version for Sony PSP is slated to ship in December. THQ also said it plans to launch two WWE-themed mobile games, "WWE RAW" and "WWE SmackDown," on major U.S. and European wireless carriers this fall.
Sony Ships "NBA '06" for PlayStation 2Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 1, 2005 - 4:21am.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America on Tuesday shipped its "NBA '06" title for PlayStation 2 to retailers. Phoenix Suns power forward Amare Stoudemire is the cover athlete of the game, for which Sony plans a multi-million dollar marketing campaign.
Sony Recalls Some PlayStation 2 AC AdaptorsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 13, 2005 - 4:04am.
London -- Sony Computer Entertainment Europe on Tuesday announced a voluntary recall of certain AC adaptors that were shipped with the black "slimline" edition of its PlayStation 2 video game console, which "may overheat and cause an injury hazard to consumers." The adaptors in question came with PlayStation 2 models SCPH70002, 70003 and 70004, which were manufactured between August and December 2004 and shipped to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australasia. Sony said that no other PlayStation 2 units are affected by the defect, and that the company will provide consumers with a new AC adaptor free of charge. A website was also created that features diagrams to help consumers determine if they own one of the adaptors affected by the recall.
Sony Revenue Drops on Weaker Sales for PlayStation 2, Other DevicesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 28, 2005 - 5:26am.
Tokyo -- Sony Corp. said that its revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 fell 7.5% to $20.9 billion, citing in part sluggish sales for its portable audio players and PlayStation 2 video game console. The company said it faced parts shortages for its redesigned PlayStation 2 that caused detrimental shortages during the holiday shopping period, which were exacerbated by an effort to rapidly increase production to meet demand. While Sony's Walkman portable CD players once dominated the market, the company's portable digital music players have faltered amid its insistence on proprietary formats and the booming popularity of Apple's iPod.
Sony: Retailers May Face PlayStation 2 Shortage for HolidaysAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 1, 2004 - 5:17am.
Foster City, Calif. -- Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that the new slimmed-down version of its PlayStation 2 console is in short supply at retailers, and the company may have problems meeting demand for the holiday shopping season. Earlier in the year, Sony attempted to clear store shelf space for the new PlayStation 2 by decreasing supply of the older model to retailers, but has been unable to keep up with demand for the new $150 version. "Consumer demand for the new PlayStation 2 has exceeded our expectations, and we are doing all we can to fulfill the wish lists of people who want a new PlayStation 2 unit under their tree this holiday season," the company said. The shortages are being experienced both in the U.S. and in Europe, with many retailers offering only back-orders, and sellers on auction sites such as eBay offering the new PS2 for as much as $250.
PlayStation 2, Xbox to See 25% Price Cuts in EuropeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 18, 2004 - 2:31am.
London -- Sony and Microsoft announced at a German video game convention on Wednesday that they plan to cut the prices of their video game consoles by 25% in Europe. Microsoft was the first to announce that, beginning on Aug. 27, the Xbox will sell for 99 pounds ($183) in the U.K., and 149 euros ($184) on the European continent. Sony then announced that its PlayStation 2 will immediately begin selling for 105 pounds ($191) in the U.K. and 159 euros ($196) elsewhere. Both companies cut the price of their consoles in the U.S. back in June. A representative for Nintendo told Reuters the company has no plans to slash the price of its GameCube console in Europe.
Sony: PlayStation 2 Sales Up Twofold Since Price Drop to $149Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 15, 2004 - 10:14am.
Foster City, Calif. -- Sony Computer Entertainment America announced that it experienced a more than twofold sales increase since it slashed the price of its PlayStation 2 video game console to $149 a month ago. Citing data from major retail partners, Sony said it saw a week-over-week increase of 216% during the first full week of sales at the $149 price point, and an increase of 141% to date since the price drop, in comparison to the three weeks prior to the announcement. The company has sold a total of 70 million PlayStation 2 consoles worldwide, 26 million of which have sold in North America.
Sony Cuts PlayStation 2 Price From $179 to $149Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 11, 2004 - 2:20am.
Los Angeles -- Sony announced on Tuesday from the Electronic Entertainment Expo video game industry trade show in Los Angeles that it will slash the price of its market-leading PlayStation 2 video game console from $179 to $149. The move follows Microsoft's decision in March to lower the price of its rival Xbox console to $149. Sony said the new price will apply to its standalone PlayStation 2 and a formerly $199 bundle that also included its Network Adapter, which enables online gaming.
Sony Exec Reveals Redesigned PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 DetailsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 7, 2004 - 7:00am.
London -- While speaking with the official PlayStation website, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe president David Reeves revealed that Sony intends to display a remodeled PlayStation 2 at this year's E3 Expo, and said the company is likely to release two versions of its upcoming PlayStation 3. One version of the new console would function more as a multimedia server that plays games, while the other would be a regular game console. Reeves also said Sony is exploring digital distribution of games, which could be enabled if broadband adoption and speeds increase sufficiently by the time of the console's planned release in 2006.
Sony: PlayStation 2 to See 10-Year Lifespan; 60% of Sales Still to ComeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 26, 2004 - 4:12am.
San Jose, Calif. -- Speaking at the Game Developer's Conference in San Jose, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America executive vice president Andrew House said yesterday that Sony expects the PlayStation 2 to experience a 10-year lifecycle, continuing to see strong sales through 2010. Sony said in January that worldwide sales for PlayStation 2 exceeded 70 million units, but projected on Thursday that 60% of PlayStation 2 sales are yet to come. The company said that the online capabilities of the PlayStation 2 -- which 10% of North American owners currently utilize -- are key to future sales, as is the company's commitments to accessories such as its EyeToy USB camera for the game console. Sony also provided a glimpse into development on its PSP (PlayStation Portable) device, which it plans to release by April 2005. Developer Backbone Entertainment unveiled "Death Jr.," a title in development exclusively for the PSP.
Sony Launches $99 Hard Disk Drive Accessory for PlayStation 2Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 23, 2004 - 4:38am.
Foster City, Calif. -- Sony Computer Entertainment America on Tuesday launched its 40GB internal Hard Disk Drive accessory for the PlayStation 2 video game console, enabling the addition of downloadable and episodic content like new tracks, stadiums and characters to PlayStation 2 game titles. The $99 device will come pre-loaded with developer Square Enix's "Final Fantasy XI," the latest installment in the 49 million unit-selling game franchise. The massively multiplayer online roleplaying game will be free to play online for 30 days, after which time gamers must pay $12.95 per month. "With 2.6 million network ready PlayStation 2 consoles in more than 25 million homes throughout North America, the internal Hard Disk Drive paves the way for delivering countless forms of digital entertainment to this massive audience," said Sony Computer Entertainment America executive vice president Andrew House.
|
Upcoming DMW Events
December 8, 2009 | Santa Monica, CA www.lafilmconference.com 
January 8, 2010 | Las Vegas, NV www.digitalmediainsider.com 
Feb. 24-25, 2010 | New York, NY www.digitalmusicforum.com Events Calendar Submit a Speaker To receive event updates & announcements: 
DMW 100 Financial Index
NavigationUser loginAds |
Daily Newsletter and NetworkingLatest Top Stories
DMW Widget - Grab it and embed!Latest Briefly Noted
PollOur Sponsors
Other Ads |
Recent comments
3 days 6 hours ago
3 days 7 hours ago
3 days 8 hours ago
3 days 16 hours ago
3 days 17 hours ago
4 days 15 hours ago
4 days 22 hours ago
5 days 6 hours ago
5 days 6 hours ago
1 week 1 day ago