Sony PlayStation3 now in India

Sony Computer Entertainment India (SCEI) has unveiled the new 40 GB PlayStation3 and the slim and light PSP with video out facility for the first time in India, reports PTI from Mumbai.

The company also rolled out an assortment of games including the PSP Spiderman specialty pack, PSP Simpsons specialty pack and three new games for PS3 at the launch of two-day Playstation Expo here, on Saturday.

Three more new games for PSP are on the anvil, SCEI Country Manager Atindriya Bose said.

“Gaming is becoming increasing accepted form of entertainment amongst Indian consumers and society. We perceive this as an ideal time to expose Indian youth to the complete spread of entertainment that is possible with PlayStation”, he said.

The Playstation has 60 per cent market share in virtual gaming industry in India, Milestone Interactive Software Chairman Jayant Sharma, said here.