{"id":61146,"date":"2013-12-23T10:23:45","date_gmt":"2013-12-23T08:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=61146"},"modified":"2013-12-23T10:49:04","modified_gmt":"2013-12-23T08:49:04","slug":"more-ps4-consoles-in-sa-before-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/playstation\/61146-more-ps4-consoles-in-sa-before-christmas","title":{"rendered":"More PS4 consoles in SA before Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ster Kinekor Entertainment (SKE), distributor of Sony Entertainment Products in SA, says it has secured additional PlayStation 4 in time for last minute Christmas shopping. The additional units will be delivered across the retailer network on <strong>23 and 24 December<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The PS4 console launched in South Africa on 13 December 2013 at a suggested <strong>retail price of R6,299<\/strong> for the standard package (PS4 console + 1 DualShock 4 remote).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are overwhelmed with how the PlayStation 4 has done since its launch earlier this month,&#8221; said Mario dos Santos, Chief Executive Officer of Ster Kinekor Entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have been pushing on all fronts in the hope we would be able to land additional units in time for Christmas which, thanks to the efforts of a brilliant team, we have managed to do &#8211; so anyone still wanting to get their hands on the PlayStation 4 console should head into stores as soon as possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">PlayStation 4<\/h3>\n<p>The launch lineup includes 20 first- and third-party games, with platform exclusives such as Knack and Killzone: Shadow Fall. Over 30 games should be available by the end of 2013, says Sony.<\/p>\n<p>PS4&#8217;s games portfolio expands in 2014 with exclusive games such as inFAMOUS: Second Son and new IP, including The Order 1886, Watch_Dogs, and #DRIVECLUB.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61001\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PS4-DualShock.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61001\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61001\" alt=\"DualShock 4 remote and PlayStation 4 console\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PS4-DualShock.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PS4-DualShock.jpg 744w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PS4-DualShock-600x354.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DualShock 4 remote and PlayStation 4 console<\/p><\/div>\n<p>SKE previously confirmed to MyGaming the following launch pricing on bundles, peripherals and games.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">PS4 Killzone Shadow Fall Bundles RRP<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>PS4 console, 1 DualShock 4 remote, Killzone Shadow Fall &#8211; <strong> R6,899<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>PS4 console, 2 x DualShock 4 remote, PlayStation 4 Eye, Killzone Shadow Fall &#8211; <strong>R7,799<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Third party PS4 bundles<\/h3>\n<p>The following launch bundles include the standard PS4 package (console + 1 remote) and one third-party game, all with an RRP of <strong>R6,899<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FIFA 14 PS4 bundle<\/li>\n<li>Battlefield 4 PS4 bundle<\/li>\n<li>Need For Speed rivals PS4 bundle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">PlayStation 4 Peripherals RRP<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>DualShock 4 remote (Black, Red, Blue) &#8211; <strong>R899<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>DualShock 4 charging dock &#8211; <strong>R399<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>PlayStation 4 Eye &#8211; <strong>R899<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>PS4 vertical stand &#8211; <strong>R299<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">PlayStation 4 launch titles RRP<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Killzone Shadow Fall &#8211; <strong>R799<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Knack &#8211;<strong> R799<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_61001\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PS4-DualShock.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61001\" class=\" wp-image-61001\" alt=\"DualShock 4 remote and PlayStation 4 console\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PS4-DualShock.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PS4-DualShock.jpg 744w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PS4-DualShock-600x354.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DualShock 4 remote and PlayStation 4 console<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Below is a list of currently available PS4 launch titles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" width=\"100%\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#999999\">\n<td><strong>PS4 launch title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Developer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Format<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Angry Birds Star Wars<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Rovio<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed IV: Black Flag<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Ubisoft<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Battlefield 4<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">DICE<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Blacklight: Retribution (free to play)<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Zombie Studios<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Call of Duty: Ghosts<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Infinity Ward<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Contrast<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Compulsion Games<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">DC Universe Online (free to play)<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Sony Online Entertainment<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">DiveKick<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">One True Game Studios<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">FIFA 14<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">EA Sports<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Flower (Cross-Buy)<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">ThatGameCompany<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">NetherRealm Studios<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Just Dance 2014<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Ubisoft<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Killzone Shadow Fall<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Guerilla Games<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Knack<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">SCE Japan Studio<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">LEGO: Marvel Super Heroes<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">TT Games<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Madden NFL 25<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">EA Sports<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">NBA 2K14<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Visual Concepts<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">NBA Live 14<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">EA Sports<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Need for Speed: Rivals<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Ghost, Criterion<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PlayRoom<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Sony<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Pack-in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Resogun<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Housemarque<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Skylanders Swap Force<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Vicarious Visions<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Retail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Sound Shapes (Cross-Buy)<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Queasy Games<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Super Motherload<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">XGen Studios<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Trine 2: The Complete Story<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Frozenbyte<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Warframe (free to play)<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">Digital Extremes<\/td>\n<td bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\">PSN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Since launching on 15 November 2013 in North America, we&#8217;ve had to chance to learn what international press think of the console and what&#8217;s under the hood.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/ps4\/60397-cost-of-building-a-ps4.html\">PS4 reviews \u2013 the early verdict<br \/>\nPS4 tear down &#8211; cost of building a PS4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve also taken a look at local pricing to see how it all measures up.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/ps4\/60637-sony-explains-overpriced-psn-games.html\">PS4 price in SA: it could be worse<br \/>\nSA PSN prices reduced on PS4 games<br \/>\nNew PS4 games hit SA PSN store ahead of launch<br \/>\nSony explains overpriced PSN games<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">More PS4 news<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/ps4\/60007-ps4-tear-down-sonys-next-gen-strip-tease.html\">PS4 hard drive upgrades are easy: peek inside<br \/>\nDualshock 4 controllers work on PS3<br \/>\n2.1-million PS4 units sold<br \/>\nInFamous: Second Son SA release date confirmed<br \/>\nPS4 tear down: Sony\u2019s next-gen strip tease<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ster Kinekor says more PS4 consoles should be on shelves in time for last moment Christmas 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