Lexar has released an expanded line of memory cards for the launch of the PlayStation 3. Lexar says the Gaming Edition memory cards are designed to maximise compatibility and utility with popular gaming machines, including the PS3.

New Gaming Edition SD cards, compatible with both the PS3 and Wii, are be available in both 1GB and 2GB versions. Lexar will also expand its range of Gaming Edition Memory Stick Pro Duo cards to 1GB, 2GB, and now 4GB to coincide with the PlayStation 3 launch last week

Memory Stick Pro Duo cards also offer full compatibility with the PlayStation Portable. All cards can also store photos, videos, music, and multimedia files, and are designed for optimum compatibility with digital cameras, video camcorders, MP3 players, televisions, and computers with SD or Memory Stick Pro Duo slots.

Fraser MacDonald, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Lexar EMEA, noted: “The gaming industry is extremely important to Lexar and we are committed to providing this growing market with the advanced memory products needed for maximum compatibility, user convenience, and flexibility.”