Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has unveiled details of the games that will accompany the 23 March launch of the PlayStation 3 in Europe.

The electronics giant confirmed that its five disc-based launch titles, including the highly acclaimed Motorstorm and Resistance: Fall of Man, will sell at a recommended retail price of €59.99 (£39.99).

In addition to the disc-based games, titles developed especially for download from the PlayStation Network include BlastFactor, Flow, Super Rub a Dub and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.

These titles will be made available for an introductory period at prices ranging from €2.99 to €9.99.

David Reeves, president and chief executive at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, said: "It will be completely free to register on the PlayStation Network with no subscription fees and access to many free demos.

"And with these competitive prices for additional content we are able to offer top quality games on Blu-ray discs and a whole range of downloadable content from the PlayStation Network."