Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has announced a newly designed PlayStation 2 which will become available in Japan on November 22nd, at a recommended retail price of 16,000 yen (including tax). The newly designed PlayStation 2 will come in three colour variations: “Charcoal Black”, “Ceramic White” and “Satin Silver”.

The new model of PS2 will be the same price as the existing model and will be available in the SCEE territories, including New Zealand, in early 2008. Specific launch dates to be announced at a future date.

While inheriting the functions of the current PlayStation 2, the internal design architecture of the new system has been overhauled, resulting lighter in weight. The newly designed PlayStation 2 will have a built-in AC adaptor.

In the 8th year from its launch in 2000, PlayStation 2 continues to be strongly supported by a wide demographic of users around the world. Reaching the milestone of 120 millionth sales in shorter period than the original PlayStation did, the world of PlayStation 2 further expands as more new software titles are to be released this coming holiday season and beyond.