Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced today that the first 500,000 purchasers of PlayStation 3 who registered on the PlayStation Network will receive a Blu-ray disc movie of Casino Royale.
Casino Royale, which has already grossed more than US$560 million at the box office worldwide, and has established itself as the most successful Bond film of all time, will debut on a 50GB dual-layer Blu-ray disc encoded in MPEG-4 AVC. With a ground-breaking collection of added-value features in 1080p high definition visual quality, and with uncompressed audio features for the best possible audio experience, SCEE says Casino Royale not only demonstrates the exceptional visual quality of full 1080P HD movies on Blu-ray disc, but is the perfect vehicle to highlight the broader entertainment credentials of the PlayStation 3 system.

Explaining the offer, Darren Carter, VP Brand and Consumer Marketing, said, “The PlayStation Network unlocks the broad range of interactive entertainment features of PlayStation 3. It’s easy to set up, offers free online gaming, has great tools for staying in touch with friends and family, and includes a wide variety of content for download through the PlayStation Store."