SCEA an Unparalleled Software Line Up, Launch of the PSP Go System, and New Services for PSP and PlayStation Network at E3 2009



 

June 2, 2009

Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces
an Unparalleled Software Line Up, Launch of the PSP Go System, and New Services
for PSP and PlayStation Network at E3 2009

SCEA Delivers Something for Everyone with
‘Only on PlayStation’ Experiences and Unbeatable Entertainment Value

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) held
its annual press conference today at the E3 Media & Business Summit in Los
Angeles, Calif., announcing several new products and services that reiterate
PlayStation’s industry leadership position, by delivering consumers
comprehensive entertainment options and fun experiences for all members of the
family. Closing out a record year of sales for PlayStation in 2008, the company
unveiled a new hardware offering the PSP® go system and laid out its most
aggressive software line up to date with unprecedented support from its
publishing partners, including Activision®, Capcom®, Electronic Arts (EA), and
Ubisoft®. The company also showcased an unparalleled exclusive line up of more
than 25 first-party games that are both defying and defining gaming genres with
titles ranging from Uncharted 2: Among Thieves™ and MAG, the industry’s first
256-player online gaming experience, to ModNation™ Racers, which reinforces
PlayStation’s leadership and innovation towards user-generated gameplay. Proven
franchises will also hit PlayStation platforms including Gran Turismo® 5,
Ratchet & Clank® Future: A Crack in Time, and God of War® III. In addition, SCEA
announced several exclusive titles for the PS3 including RockStar North’s Agent
and Final Fantasy XIV, as well as exclusive titles for the PSP such as Resident
Evil and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.

“We’ll have another great year in 2009 because we
have an amazing line-up of exclusive games on tap, including Gran Turismo 5,
UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, ModNation Racers, MAG, and God of War III, not to
mention an onslaught of content hitting PSP with fan favorites such as
LittleBigPlanet, RockBand, and Metal Gear Solid,” said Jack Tretton, President
and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. “PlayStation has been redefining
consumer entertainment since its inception and we have no plans to stop. We’re
continuing to raise the ante when it comes to delivering compelling and fun
entertainment experiences to consumers and will do so for many, many years.”

Also announced on stage, the PlayStation Portable
family introduced its newest evolution, the PSP go system and a remarkable
content line up including exclusives Gran Turismo, LittleBigPlanet™, and
Resident Evil. Coming to North America in October 2009, the PSP go system is
specifically designed for the digital lifestyle with an even more portable,
pocket-sized and sleek design. Exclusively for downloading digital content, the
PSP go system comes built in with 16GB of internal flash memory for games,
videos, music, and photos, and will be priced at $249.99 (MSRP). SCEA also
announced a suite of new digital content services that will be available for
both PSP go and PSP-3000 systems, including a new music application called
“SensMe™channels,” a mood based music recommendation system and Media Go!, a
free application that makes it easier for consumers to manage their PSP games,
photos, videos and music on their PC.

Also, demoed on stage, SCEA previewed current
developments for an engineering prototype of a new controller which can be
combined with PlayStation®Eye to offer unmatched precision for added depth and
enhanced gaming experiences for casual to the hard-core gamers. The controller
detects the natural movements of the hands and uses the PlayStation®Eye to
detect the position of the controller in 3D, allowing the camera to project
users onto the TV screen to play and interact with onscreen objects. In
addition, DUALSHOCK® 3, one of SCEA’s most popular peripherals, will be offered
in three new colors this year. “Satin Silver” will be available exclusively at
GameStop from July through September, while “Deep Red” and “Metallic Blue” will
be available at all retail partners starting in October.

PlayStation Network continues to evolve with new
content and services being added from all major network studio partners, in
addition to 16 new premiere partners from Hollywood, anime and sports. With the
addition of the new content providers, PlayStation Network’s video delivery
service offers nearly 1900 movies and 9400 TV episodes to consumers. The new
Hollywood partners include Showtime Networks Inc., Starz Media, – for Film, TV
and Manga Anime, G4 & E!, Summit Entertainment, The Weinstein Company, HDnet &
Magnolia Pictures. Anime partners include, Anime Network, Media Blasters, Right
Stuf’s Nozomi Entertainment, Starz Media’s Manga Entertainment, Toei Animation,
Viz Media, WEP and FUNimation Entertainment. Sports partners include HDNet
Fights, UFC, Wrestling from TNA and Video Action Sports. Additionally, the PSP
system users now have increased freedom to directly access the PlayStation
Network’s video delivery service, enabling them to download movies and TV shows
without connecting to a PC or the PS3 system first.

PlayStation brand continues to redefine consumer
entertainment with groundbreaking new products and services, and the broadest
and deepest line up of non-gaming and gaming content which consumers have come
to expect and count on from PlayStation. With three healthy platforms that offer
something for everyone in the family, the company remains on track for continued
success and in delivering fun entertainment experiences for many years to come.

 


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