Press Release

【Hong Kong, Apr 22, 2010】– Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (SCEH) announces today that FINAL FANTASY® XIII (Chinese Version) for PlayStation®3 is set to be released on May 27, 2010.

The subtitle and game menu of FINAL FANTASY® XIII (Chinese Version) for PlayStation®3 are fully localized into Traditional Chinese with voice-over kept in Japanese, so that players can fully immerse into the unique realistic world and engrossing storyline of the game. Save data created with the Japanese or English version of the game is also compatible with this Chinese version, allowing players to continue playing the Chinese version from the point they have saved in the Japanese or English version.


Gameplay images of FINAL FANTASY® XIII (Chinese Version)


Further, through the collaboration of SCEAsia and SQAURE ENIX Holdings Co., Ltd., SCEH will release a special Asia limited DUALSHOCK®3 FINAL FANTASY®XIII LIGHTNING EDITION Bundle Pack which consists of FINAL FANTASY® DUALSHOCK®3 plus FINAL FANTASY® XIII (Chinese Version) for PlayStation®3. The suggested retail price of the bundle pack is HK$699 and the release date is May 27, the same as the standalone software. Another special limited pack FINAL FANTASY® XIII Original Soundtrack －SPECIAL Package－ Deluxe Pack is also set to be released on the same day, May 27, 2010, with suggested retail price set as HK$799 and an HDMI cable will be given for free for any purchase of this Deluxe Pack.

DUALSHOCK®3 FINAL FANTASY® XIII LIGHTNING EDITION Bundle Pack (HK$699)
	Contents: (1) FINAL FANTASY® XIII (Chinese Version) for PlayStation®3 (2) Asia limited FINAL FANTASY® DUALSHOCK®3 (3) FINAL FANTASY® special PlayStation®Network card
FINAL FANTASY® XIII Original Soundtrack －SPECIAL Package－ Deluxe Pack (HK$799)
	Contents: (1) FINAL FANTASY® XIII (Chinese Version) for PlayStation®3 (2) Asia limited FINAL FANTASY® DUALSHOCK®3 (3) FINAL FANTASY® XIII original soundtrack (4) FINAL FANTASY® illustration book (5) FINAL FANTASY® poster (6) FINAL FANTASY® special PlayStation®Network card (7) HDMI cable
	Customers who purchase FINAL FANTASY® XIII (Chinese Version) for PlayStation®3 or any of the DUALSHOCK®3 bundle packs will receive a special PlayStation®Network card to download FINAL FANTASY® XIII XMB™ Premium Avatar (For PS3™). The card is given out on a first come, first served basis and customers can choose one card out of four designs. Customers can download the following items with the card by connecting their PS3™ systems to the Internet, entering to PlayStation®Store and select [FINAL FANTASY® XIII XMB™ Premium Avatar (For PS3™)].

(1)  Choose 1 out of 7 character avatars
Lightning	Snow	Vanille	Sazh
Hope	Fang	Serah
(2)　Chocobo avatar
Chocobo

Since the release of its first title in 1987, the FINAL FANTASY series has been receiving acclamation from all over the world as an RPG created in Japan with state-of-the-art CG technology that features unique fantasy world setting and engrossing storyline. As the latest installment to the series that has taken full advantage of the hardware capability and adopted an advanced battle system, FINAL FANTASY® XIII has delivered an all-new entertainment experience for users to enjoy stunning visuals and unbelievable realism.

SCEH continues to expand the PS3™ platform and create a new world of computer entertainment with the PS3™, building on the strong line-up of new game titles.

【Product Outline of FINAL FANTASY® XIII (Chinese Version) for PlayStation®3】

Product name	FINAL FANTASY® XIII (Chinese Version) for PlayStation®3
Release date	May 27, 2010
Suggested retail price	HK$358
Voice-over language	Japanese
Subtitle, menu language	Traditional Chinese / English / Korean
Platform	PlayStation®3
Developer	SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Copyright ©	©2009, 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA
Summary	The story of the long-anticipated new FINAL FANTASY installment is about a world manipulated by CRYSTAL and the people living in it. Set in a Paradise called "Cocoon" and an undeveloped lowerworld called "Pulse", the battle begins after thirteen days of fates intertwined.

【Product Outline of DUALSHOCK®3 FINAL FANTASY® XIII LIGHTNING EDITION Bundle Pack】

Product name	DUALSHOCK®3 FINAL FANTASY® XIII LIGHTNING EDITION Bundle Pack
Release date	May 27, 2010
Recommended retail price	HK$699
Color	Ceramic White
Platform	PlayStation®3
Developer	SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Copyright ©	©2009, 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA

【Product Outline of DUALSHOCK®3 FINAL FANTASY® XIII LIGHTNING EDITION with FINAL FANTASY® XIII Original Soundtrack －SPECIAL Package－ Deluxe Pack】

Product name	DUALSHOCK®3 FINAL FANTASY® XIII LIGHTNING EDITION with FINAL FANTASY® XIII Original Soundtrack －SPECIAL Package－ 　Deluxe Pack
Release date	May 27, 2010
Suggested retail price	HK$799
Color	Ceramic White
Platform	PlayStation®3
Developer	SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
Copyright ©	©2009, 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA
About the soundtrack	・The soundtrack (one CD) contains the following ten tracks 1.Prelude to FINAL FANTASY XIII 2.FINAL FANTASY XIII - The Promise 3.Defiers of Fate 4.Saber's Edge 5.The Hanging Edge 6.The Vestige 7.Promised Eternity 8.Lake Bresha 9.Eidolons 10.Blinded By Light ・CG Photo Book ・Mini poster with song introduction written by Masashi Hamauzu, the composer. ・Original sleeve case

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