Sony Releasing Limited Edition PS2
In an attempt to thwart Microsoft's plans for video game console dominance in this year's holiday shopping season, Sony said Monday it would be releasing a limited edition Silver PlayStation 2 console for $129.99 USD. A limited edition Dualshock controller would also be included.
Microsoft has said it plans to sell at least four million additional consoles before the end of the year, at least double that of Sony's highest estimates for the PlayStation 3.
With the numbers of PS3 likely in the one million to two million range by years end, Sony has turned to the PS2 to help prop up its gaming sales in the meantime. By all accounts, the PS2 itself is outselling the Xbox 360, although by a small margin.
"Six years after its initial launch, the PlayStation 2 continues to enjoy nonstop success, outselling all other consoles," Sony Computer Entermainment American executive vice president Jack Tretton said. "The introduction of this limited edition model is sure to be a hit this holiday season with die-hard PlayStation fans and new gamers alike."
Sony says it has already shipped 111 million consoles, and over 1.12 billion software titles have shipped worldwide for the PS2. It is also the number one console in North America, Europe/PAL territories and Japan/Asia.