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Sony Interactive Entertainment To Launch Slimmer And Lighter PlayStation(R)4 In September, Available At 29,980 Yen, $299, EUR299 And   259

~ALL PS4 Will Support HDR Imaging Technology

NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced that a new slimmer and lighter PlayStation(R)4 (PS4(TM)) (CUH-2000 series) computer entertainment system with a 500GB HDD will become available in Japan, North America and in Europe starting from September 15, 2016, at manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of 29,980 yen, $299 USD, EUR299 and   259(*1*2*3).

The internal architecture of the new PS4 system has been revamped, reducing its volume by more than 30% compared to the previous models and reducing its weight by 25% and 16% compared to the first (CUH-1000 series) and current (CUH-1200 series) models respectively. Also, the new PS4 system is more energy efficient, as the power consumption has been cut by more than 34% and 28% compared to the very first and current models.

The form factor of the new system inherits the slanted body design of the previous models, with the foreside and backside of its body slightly angled. The corners are trimmed and curved, giving it a softer impression that would appeal to a wider range of audience. The new simple look, with gloss finished PS family mark designed on the center of the top surface, will fit perfectly wherever it is placed.

Furthermore, looking ahead to the future of imaging technology, all PS4 systems including the new slimmer model and PlayStation(R)4 Pro will support HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging technology(*4), which enables the reproduction of brightness and darkness while realizing a much wider range of colors. Users who own an HDR-compatible TV will be able to enjoy supported games and other entertainment content with visuals that are more realistic, strikingly vivid and truer to the way the human eye sees the real world.

Approaching its third year since launch, PS4's games portfolio is stronger than ever, and will continue to expand with highly anticipated titles from third-party developers and publishers as well as from SIE Worldwide Studios such as FINAL FANTASY XV (SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.), Horizon Zero Dawn (SIE WWS), Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (Activision), Watch Dogs 2 (Ubisoft), The Last Guardian (SIE WWS).(5)

SIE is focused on expanding PS4's ecosystem by introducing new system features like HDR, launching high quality exclusive PlayStation games, pushing innovation in gaming through PlayStation(R)VR, and building online services offered on PlayStation(TM)Network.

    <PlayStation(R)4 (CUH-2000 series)>
    -----------------------------------

    Product name                        PlayStation(R)4
    ------------                        ---------------

    Color                               Jet Black
    -----                               ---------

    Product code                        CUH-2000 series
    ------------                        ---------------

    MSRP                                 500GB HDD: 29,980yen, US$299,
                                         EUEUR299 and BPS259*1

                                        1TB HDD: 34,980yen*1
    ---

    Main Processor                      Single-chip custom processor

                                        CPU : x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores

                                         GPU : 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon(TM)
                                         based graphics engine
    ---

    Memory                              GDDR5 8GB
    ------                              ---------

    Storage size*6                      500GB, 1TB
    --------------                      ----------

    External dimensions                  Approx. 265*39*288 mm (width * height
                                         * length)

                                        (excludes largest projection)
    ---                                 ----------------------------

    Mass                                Approx. 2.1 kg
    ----                                --------------

    BD/ DVD drive                       BD * 6 CAV

    (read only)                         DVD * 8 CAV
    ----------                          -----------

    Input/ Output                        Super-Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1) port
                                         * 2

                                        AUX port * 1
    ---                                 ------------

    Networking                           Ethernet   10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX,
                                         1000BASE-T   *1

                                        IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

                                        Bluetooth(R)v4.0
    ---                                 ----------------

    Power                               AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
    -----                               --------------------

    Power consumption                   Max. 165W
    -----------------                   ---------

    Operating Temperature               5  C - 35  C
    ---------------------               ----------

    AV output                            HDMI(TM) out port (HDR output
                                         supported)
    ---------                           ------------------------------

    *1 Prices in North America
     and Japan exclude tax.
     Prices in Europe and UK
     include tax.

    *2 The price of PS4 with 1TB
     HDD is 34,980yen.

    *3 Release date and MSRP of
     the slimmer and lighter PS4
     for Asian region will be
     announced separately.

    *4 All PS4 will support HDR
     by the upcoming system
     software update.

    *5 Title line-up differs by
     regions.

    *6 The hard disk drive
     contains space that is
     available for users and
     space that is reserved for
     the system, therefore the
     actual space that is free
     for users is smaller than
     the total space stated in
     the document.
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