Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today its plans to deliver new pricing options for the PlayStation 2 console. Sony's new bargain? The PlayStation 2 Combo pack, which will include the PlayStation 2 console, the Network Adaptor and a copy of the online-enabled game, ATV Offroad Fury 2, all for only a suggested retail price of $199. This pricing plan provides consumers with a whooping $60 of free merchandise and software with each hardware purchase, as the Network Adapter and ATV Offroad Fury 2 are sold separately for $39 each. In addition, SCEA has confirmed that PlayStation 2 console solely is now available for $179. Along with the new plans will also come a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign, according to Sony.



"As we moved past the 20-million-unit sales milestone this summer, it is clear, through our ability to attract a broad audience, that PlayStation 2 has become an even stronger focal point of the living room entertainment experience," said Jack Tretton, executive vice president, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Preparing for the holidays we know that in order to grow this massive base we must continue to engage new users through great gaming content, consumer friendly pricing and new technology. The new PlayStation 2 pricing plan will ensure sustained demand for PlayStation products overall and help drive a strong year for the category, particularly during the key selling season."



Sony plans to make these new pricing plans effective immediately, and is one of its many strategies to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. As always, more information on the PlayStation 2 console and Sony can be found at http://www.us.playstation.com/.



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