By Patrick Avenell

SYDNEY, NSW: Sony Australia has this morning announced an extension of its twice-successful free-PS3 promotion, with the company releasing a further 10,000 free PlayStation 3s with the purchase of selected Bravia LCD TVs.

Since first launching this promotion in July 2008, Sony has reported strong sales of its Bravia models, and a strong connection with consumers looking to acquire a TV and a home entertainment solution at the same time.

As part of this promotion, which runs concurrently with Sony’s 3-year warranty offer, Sony deputy general manager of consumer products marketing, Toby Barbour, is promising consumers they will receive their PS3 before Christmas, as long as the purchase is validated before 1 December 2009.

“It can be hard to choose the perfect gift at Christmas time, particularly something that the whole family will enjoy. While high definition TVs are a significant purchase at any time of year, they are expected to be the Christmas present of choice for many households this year; with a combination of appealing prices, latest technologies, as well as fantastic bonus offers all available. People are looking for value for money, quality purchases in light of a year of tough financial circumstances,” Barbour said.

Sony is also giving away Blu-ray movies and games at the moment. Interest parties are directed to follow Sony on Twitter or sign up to Sony Australia’s Facebook page.

Here following are the qualifying Bravia LCD TVs in this promotion. The PlayStation 3 is RRP $499.

• KDL40W5500 40-inch W Series, Full-HD, 100Hz, LCD, RRP $2,199
• KDL46W5500 46-inch W Series, Full-HD, 100Hz, LCD, RRP $2,499
• KDL40WE5 40-inch WE Series, Full-HD, Eco, 100Hz, LCD, RRP $2,199
• KDL46WE5 46-inch WE Series, Full-HD, Eco, 100Hz, LCD, RRP, $2,499
• KDL40Z5500 40-inch Z Series, Full-HD, 200Hz, LCD, RRP $2,499
• KDL46Z5500 46-inch Z Series, Full-HD, 200Hz, LCD, RRP $2,999
• KDL52Z5500 52-inch Z Series, Full-HD, 200Hz, LCD, RRP $3,999
• KDL40EX1 40-inch EX Series, Full-HD, Wireless, Picture Frame, 100Hz, LCD, RRP $3,499
• KDL46EX1 46-inch EX Series, Full-HD, Wireless, Picture Frame, 100Hz, LCD, RRP $3,999
• KDL52EX1 52-inch EX Series, Full-HD, Wireless, Picture Frame, 100Hz, LCD, RRP $4,999
• KDL40ZX1 40-inch ZX Series, Full-HD, Wireless, Ultra Slim, 100Hz, LCD,RRP $4,999
• KDL40XBR45 40-inch XBR Series, Full-HD, RGB-LED, 100Hz Pro, LCD, RRP $2,999
• KDL46XBR45 46-inch XBR Series, Full-HD, RGB-LED, 100Hz Pro, LCD, RRP $4,999
• KDL55XBR45 55-inch XBR Series, Full-HD, RGB-LED, 100Hz Pro, LCD, RRP $8,499