Sony is taking up the ante on the gaming ground with the new PS Signature Line of accessories aimed at adults. The line includes everything from an Emeliio Pucci-designed crocodile case to PSP champagne flutes.
If you want to spend the money definitely there are better choices of accessories on the market but this move from Sony I believe should be treated as a foreshadow of a new point of view on the gaming console battle.
The PlayStation Signature includes ¥174,700 of accessories ($1,550 US):
- ¥13,000 MDR-EX90SL PSP headphones
- ¥2,200 acrylic PSP stand
- ¥8,000 and ¥4,000 crocodile-like PSP and UMD case
- ¥30,000 tote bag with PSP pocket
- ¥15,000 rayon/poly blend shirt
- ¥5,500 coin purse
- ¥6,000 card case
- ¥11,500 wallet
- ¥5,500 t-shirt
- ¥6,500 polo shirt
- ¥4,800 PSP strap
- ¥2,200 champagne flute
- ¥2,200 red wine glass
- ¥2,100 white wine glass
- ¥20,000 notebook
- ¥2,600 pen set
- ¥33,600 Emeliio Pucci-designed crocodile or leather PSP case
Hippest PlayStation Around: The Luxury Signature line
Hippest PlayStation Around: The Luxury Signature Line
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Gaming Accessories - The introduction of the PS Signature Line by Sony highlights a trend towards high-end and luxurious accessories for gaming consoles, opening up opportunities for luxury brands to collaborate with gaming companies.
2. Fashion-inspired Gaming Gear - The Emeliio Pucci-designed crocodile and leather PSP cases in the PS Signature Line represent a trend of fashion-inspired gaming accessories, creating opportunities for fashion brands to enter the gaming industry.
3. Adult-focused Gaming - The PS Signature Line's target audience of adults suggests a trend towards more sophisticated and mature gaming experiences, presenting opportunities for game developers to create games specifically tailored to adult gamers.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Accessories - The PS Signature Line introduces new opportunities for the gaming accessories industry to expand into the luxury market segment.
2. Fashion and Gaming - The collaboration between Sony and Emeliio Pucci in the PS Signature Line showcases the potential for the fashion and gaming industries to merge and create unique products.
3. Game Development - The adult-focused approach of the PS Signature Line highlights a growing market for game developers to create more mature and sophisticated gaming experiences.