Tag: South Korea

  • South Korea Goes Crazy for Cut-Price PS4

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    News South Korea Goes Crazy for Cut-Price PS4

    Stock selling out as Sony slashes prices

    No, these aren’t photographs from the PlayStation 4’s launch – they’re from this week in South Korea, where a price cut has seen local gamers lining up to get their hands on Sony’s cut-price goods. The platform holder’s discounted its entire line of hardware in the country, so a PS4 Pro can now be...

  • PS4 Means More Than Just Games To This Sony Executive

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    News PS4 Means More Than Just Games To This Sony Executive

    Do not underestimate the passion of PlayStation

    Console launches can prove emotional periods for the executives who’ve worked tirelessly to bring the various devices to market – and that much was true in South Korea earlier this week where one Sony suit shed a few tears on-stage at a PlayStation 4 launch event. Shiro Kawauchi, the head of SCE...

  • This Korean Couple Are Braving the Cold to Be First in Line for a PS4

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    News This Korean Couple Are Braving the Cold to Be First in Line for a PS4

    Now that's dedication

    While we sit in the comfort of our homes playing Knack, it's easy to forget that the PlayStation 4 hasn't actually released worldwide yet. The next-gen system is launching in South Korea on 17th December, and at the time of writing, there are already two dedicated fans camping out to nab their very own black box. 33-year-old...

  • PlayStation Store Reopens in South Korea on 16th May

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    News PlayStation Store Reopens in South Korea on 16th May

    Gee gee, baby

    After being shut down last June due to a legal loophole, the PlayStation Store will finally reopen its doors for business on the PlayStation 3 in South Korea from 16th May. The service was originally closed due to a new legislation that made it illegal for users under the age of 18 to verify online accounts with their real name or age...