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PSX Pricing And Details

8th October 2003, 10:05am
Sony has unveiled pricing information and details regarding their upcoming PSX home entertainment system at the annual CEATEC Electronics Show held in Japan.

The PSX home entertainment system features a built-in Playstation 2, Satellite TV Tuner, Music Player, Digital Photo Album, DVD/TV Recorder and the ability to connect to a Broadband Network. Two models of the PSX will be available when the new system launches in Japan later this year.

First Model (DESR-5000)

160 Gigabyte Hardrive
Approximately 200 hours of DVD Recording
Retail Price: 79,800 yen ($1,052AUD)

Second Model (DESR-7000)

250 Gigabyte Hardrive
Approximately 325 hours of DVD Recording
Retail Price: 99,800 yen ($1,315AUD)

Analysts are predicting that such a system will not last, as a console typically lasts four to five years where as Audio/Visual components are updated on a regular basis as technology advances.

"The markets don't match," said Kazumasa Kubota, analyst with Okasan Securities Co. in Tokyo. "The PSX may sell in numbers when it first goes on sale, but it'd be tough to keep the sales going."

Here is a full list of features:

  • DVD-R, DVD-RW recording. DVD+R and DVD+RW recording will be support through software updates.


  • Store DVD videos, music and downloaded contents on hard drive.


  • Built-in video and picture editing software.


  • Able to play games and record videos at the same time.


  • Fully compatible with PS2, include online games such as Final Fantasy XI.


  • New Remote Control which is not compatible with PS2 remote control.


  • 1 USB port, 2 PS2 Memory Card slots, 1 Memory Stick port, 2 controller ports.


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