Sony has launched its latest
gaming console, the PlayStation 4, in the Indian market for Rs 39,990. The consoles will be available in stores from January 6 and can be pre-ordered online at all major e-commerce stores as well.
The Sony PS4 is powered by an eight-core AMD CPU along with a Radeon 7870-derived GPU and 8GB RAM.
It has a 500GB hard drive. Also onboard is a Blu-ray disc and DVD drive.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, HDMI out, Aux, Gigabit Ethernet socket, an S/PDIF optical audio out, and two USB connectors. Face recognition to login and voice command are some of the interesting additions in the PS4.
The
controller comes with a console, called DualShock, which weighs around 210 grams. It includes a two-point touchpad, six axis Move motion sensor and a 'Share' button. In the box, you will get the basic console and a connecting cable.
Sony is also offering a camera for Rs 4,990 separately that can be paired with the console. An additional controller is available at Rs 4,990.
In-line with the console launch, Sony claims that
the launch is in support with over 20 first and third party games, which include titles like Knack and Killzone: Shadow Fall - available at Rs 3,990.
"It is an exciting time for all of us at PlayStation. After the successful launch in the United States and European markets, we are putting in all our energy in the successful introduction of the PlayStation 4 to the Indian consumers," says Atindriya Bose, Country Head, PlayStation India.
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