PlayStation 4's NZ release date confirmed

Sony Computer Entertainment president and CEO Andrew House introduces the new PlayStation 4 at the Sony PlayStation E3 media briefing in Los Angeles. Photo / AP

The PlayStation 4 will be released in New Zealand on November 29, it has been confirmed.

As detailed on the official NZ PlayStation website: "PlayStation gave gamers what they wanted at Gamescom 2013 by announcing when PS4 will be hitting stores along with a lower price for both PS3 and PS Vita.

"PS4 will be out in New Zealand from 29 November 2013."

Sony are trumpeting the PlayStation 4 as the best place to play, with "dynamic, connected gaming, powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalisation, deeply integrated social capabilities, plus innovative second-screen features.

"Combining unparalleled content, immersive gaming experiences, all of your favourite digital entertainment apps and PlayStation exclusives, the PS4 system focuses on the gamer."

The PlayStation 4 will go on sale at a recommended retail price of $649.00.

- nzgamer.com