Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) was officially released in India on 26th April 2007. The launch took place at the Inter Continental in Connaught Place, Delhi. The high-definition gaming console that includes the Blu-ray disc drive and 60GB of storage space was launched at a whopping price of Rs 39,990 (approx $850). Powered by the IBM-designed Cell microprocessor as its CPU, the 60GB launch edition of PS3 also included built in Wi-Fi adapter, 4 USB ports and memory card slots.
On 26th November 2007, Sony discontinued sales of the 60GB version and introduced the much-cheaper 40GB edition of the PS3 in India. But like most things Sony, the price drop came at a cost. The new model was no longer backwards compatible with the PS2 titles. A couple of USB ports and memory card slots were no longer a part of the new PS3. The price though was much more afforable and at Rs 24,990 (approx $550), the PS3 could finally give the XBox 360 and Nitendo Wii tough competition. On the eve of Christmas 2008, Sony further reduced the PS3 Price in India by Rs 2,000 ($45). As of New year 2009, the PS3 was priced at a very reasonable Rs 22,990 (approx $500).
On February 1st 2009, Sony introduced the 80GB edition of PS3 for the very first time in India. The already popular gaming console came bundled with a Dual Shock 3 controller and a copy of Resistence 2. The PS3 for double disk-space and Resistence 2 would currently cost you Rs 25,990 (approx $550). Optionally you could also buy the PS3 with MotorStorm Pacific Rift (instead of Resistence 2), although the availablity would vary between regions.
Some must-buy PS3 games (titles in Bold are PS3 exclusives)
- Metal Gear Solid 4 – Price Rs 3499
- Resistence 2 (bundled with the PS3) – Price Rs 2899
- MotorStorm – Price Rs 1599
- MotorStorm Pacific Rift – Price Rs 2899
- Ratchet and Clank : Tools of Destruction – Price Rs 1599
- Uncharted Drakes Fortune – Price Rs 1599
- Little Big Planet – Price Rs 2499
- Warhawk – Price Rs 1999
- Grand Theft Auto 4 (GTA IV) – Price Rs 2699
- BioShock – Price Rs 1999
- Call of Duty : Modern Warfare – Price Rs 2799
- Street Fighter IV – Price Rs 2599
- Fallout 3 – Price Rs 2499
- Burnout Paradise – Price Rs 1599
You can mention other must buy PS3 games in the comments section, we will add the deserving titles in the list above.
Some PS3 Accessories
- DualShock 3 – Currently the official controller for PS3, the DualShock 3 comes in three colors Ceramic White, Satin Silver and Black. The price at retail Sony outlets is Rs 2,990 (approx $60)
- PlayStation Eye – An upgraded version of the EyeToy USB Webcam, designed for the PS3. The Platstation Eye has a built in camera and microphone. Price – Rs 1,990 (approx $40)
- Logitech Cordless Mediaboard Pro – Priced at Rs 3,600 (approx 70$) the Logitech Bluetooth wireless keyboard works like magic with the PS3 and very effectively if you decide to connect it to your PC too.
- Blu-ray Disc Remote Control – Rs 1490 (approx $30)
- AC adapter charging kit – Charges the DualShock controlers, wireless keypad and official bluetooth headset.
- Audio Video cables.
PS3 Price in India – Rs 25,990
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