PS2 officially hits Brazil

[wraggster]

Brazil, an emerging market for the videogames industry, has finally seen the official launch of Sony's PlayStation 2 in the country.

However, with a price point of BRL 799 (USD 462) it's not clear quite how much impact the console will be able to have on a market that's considered to have a high threat from piracy.

It's expected that games will cost BRL 119 (USD 69) for new releases and BRL 99 (USD 57) for catalogue titles, with 14 games available at launch - including Gran Turismo 4 and God of War II.

"Brazil is home to a large community of gaming enthusiasts, making the country an ideal opportunity for SCEA to introduce the PlayStation experience to a new legion of fans," read a company statement.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/ps2-officially-hits-brazil

[VampDude]

PS2? F*ck... I'm betting it has already been imported to the country many times in the 9 years of the console (with the entire collection of games already copied), so what are SONY actually doing? Except attempting to branch an extended life for the console?

[Saracchini]

PS2? F*ck... I'm betting it has already been imported to the country many times in the 9 years of the console (with the entire collection of games already copied), so what are SONY actually doing? Except attempting to branch an extended life for the console?

Yes, and an imported console and games are much more cheaper than those anounced prices. PS2 is already the most sold console so far... gaming enthusiasts would rather buy an actual console at least.
Sony would do better if they release at least PSP and allows the use of PSN with Brazilian credit cards here.