PS2 to be launched in India at Rs 6,490 during Diwali

New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) To celebrate the festive season ahead, Sony today said it plans to introduce the latest series of Play Station 2 (PS2) console for the Indian gamers priced at Rs 6,490.

''The new PS2 console in India comes with a duo-shade look and sleeker design with the AC Adapter being in-built,'' a company statement said.

Additionally, the company will also offer one free game on purchase of every PS2 console during this season.

''We are excited to introduce the new PlayStation 2 at an attractive and accessible price point for the Indian gamers.

For a country like India where there are many gamers just starting on consoles, PS2 indeed plays an important role as the best entry level gaming console,'' Mr Atindriya Bose, Country Manager for PlayStation in India said.

The company will also make available games with a starting price of Rs 499.

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