NINOKUNI: Sony Japan Announces Limited Edition (And Pretty) PS3

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Dr. Serkan Toto is an independent consultant and advisor focusing on Japan’s web, mobile and social gaming industries. Based in Tokyo, he works together with financial institutions and startups worldwide. Serkan has been the Japan contributor for TechCrunch.com since 2008. He is sept-lingual, holds an MBA and is a PhD in economics. → Learn More

Thursday, September 1st, 2011
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Japan is getting yet another special edition PS3: Sony announced [press release in English] the so-called “PlayStation3 NINOKUNI magical edition” bundle pack for the local market today. In the package, buyers will find a PS3 in “magical gold” color with a pearly touch, in addition to Ni No Kuni, a fantasy RPG currently in development at Level-5.

The PS3 comes with a 160GB HDD and comes with a Dual Shock controller that’s painted like the limited edition console.

Sony says the bundle will be available in Japan only and plans to start selling it on November 17 (price: US$443). Separately, the game will sell for US$115.