Malaysia Official PS3 Launch Event

This is indeed a great new for PS3 gamer in Malaysia. Sony FINALLY launch the PS3 in here. While most of people in here get their PS3 from parallel importer which either the US, HK or SG console and NO warranty, new owner will get the console WITH 1 year warranty from Sony Malaysia. No need to send the PS3 to SG or HK for repair if something happen. We're not talking about the infamous 'dead lens' problem here, we're talking about HDMI port not functional and WiFi went kaput kind of problem. So instead posting it back to that PS3 original country, we just need to drive to our local Sony Style and dump the console there. End of story.

Anyways, this is the bundle(with price) you can get on the Launch Event:

PS3 Bundle Promotion

1x 80GB Sony PlayStation 3 Console
1x Soul Calibur IV
1x PS3 Game (selected titles)
1 year warranty

Price: RM1699

Quite a steal huh?. Take note this 80g is not the old 80g with backward compatibility with PS2 game. This is the 40g model with extra 40g of HDD spaces that was announce during the last E3 back in July 2008. and dont worry, the 'selected title' is surely a crappy game :P. You can pre-order thru Sony Style Online and will get:-

- Limited Edition PS3 bag
- Soul Calibur IV CD holder

For the enthusiast fan, you can queue in the line during the Launch event.


Now for the big question:

Did we get our own MALAYSIA PLAYSTATION NETWORK STORE?

I want to buy things with RM, not SGD or USD



Oh before i forgot, this is the detail of the launch event:

Official Malaysia Sony PS3 Launch

Venue: 1Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing), High Street Ground Floor, Main Entrance
Date: 20th September 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m.

The first 3 people in the line to buy a Sony PS3 on the day of the launch will get a RM1000 cash voucher that can be used for their next Sony product purchase.
4th - 20th - RM500 cash voucher
21st - 50th - RM350 cash voucher
51st - 100th - RM150 cash voucher


Sony 24-hr Gaming Marathon

How many game wins do you think you can rack up in 24 hours? Take part in the Sony 24-hr Gaming Marathon and you might win for yourself a Sony BRAVIA TV and a Sony PlayStation 3! For 24 hours, try to win as many sets as possible in Soul Calibur IV and at the end of the 24 hour gaming marathon, only the top 8 winners will qualify for the Semifinals and Finals! Interested participants must register online at Sony Malaysia's website before 18th September 2008 and must be above 18 years old to take part.

Reward:

Champion – Sony BRAVIA TV + 1 unit of PS3

2^nd prize – 1 unit of PS3
3^rd prize – 1 unit of PSP
Consolation – Lots of Sony goodies to be won!

Sony PS3 Game Girl Competition

Ladies! If you think you have what it takes to be a Sony PS3 girl, then take part now and you may win yourself a trip to Hong Kong! Register before 10th September 2008 and on the day of the event, showcase your talents to the crowd and you may represent Malaysia for the Asia Game Show 2008 and win a PS3!

Reward

Champion – 3D2N flight & accommodation to Hong Kong to represent Malaysia in the Asia Game Show (AGS) + 1 unit of PS3

1^st runner up – 1 unit of PS3
2^nd runner up – 1 unit of PSP
Consolation – Lots of Sony goodies to be won!

*Picture & Details are courtesy of www.GameAxis.com, you can read it all in here