First-of-its-Kind Console Network Adapter Offers Simultaneous Connectivity
Of Multiple Devices
LOS ANGELES, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America
Inc. (SCEA) announced today that it plans to release a network adapter for the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system in the North American market in
November 2001 for a suggested retail price of $39.95. The new adapter will
provide the ultimate online solution for consumers by offering a combination
of analog connectivity with high-speed broadband access.
(Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000510/SFW104-a )
Since its North American launch in October 2000, PlayStation 2 has shipped
more than 3.7 million units in only six months. This overwhelming reception
affirms the next generation of entertainment PlayStation 2 is creating, fusing
games, music and movies and taking the first bold step toward the broadband
era. By connecting PlayStation 2 to a network, SCEA intends to bring
PlayStation 2 to the next evolutionary stage in computer entertainment.
The network adapter combines high-speed Ethernet connection with a V90
analog modem that will allow consumers network access and connection to
multiple devices in the home through PlayStation 2 at the same time. By
connecting to a broadband network such as CATV and DSL through Ethernet,
PlayStation 2 can also be connected to analog telephone lines. These
capabilities allow for immediate access to online games available to a wide
audience on PlayStation 2.
Through a strategic alliance with AOL, Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment
also plans to release the network adapter along with a hard disc drive giving
consumers access to popular AOL features like instant messaging, e-mail and
chat, as well as Web access through a Netscape browser for PlayStation 2. As
a result, daily communication, Web browsing and E-distribution of content
available on current Internet services can be enjoyed on PlayStation 2. It
also enables the creation of entirely new content merging daily communication
on network with computer entertainment.
With PlayStation and PlayStation2, SCEA will create and develop a new
world of computer entertainment for the broadband era through the fusion of
games, music, movies, broadcasting and publishing.
Product Name: PlayStaton(R)2 Network Adapter
Suggested Retail Price: $39.95
Release Date: November 2001
Interfaces: V90 analog modem
10/100 Base-TX Ethernet
Hard disk drive
Recognized as the undisputed global leader and company responsible for the
progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the
PlayStation(R) game console and PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment
system. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., develops, publishes,
markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing
programs for these two platforms in the respective markets worldwide.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an
independent business unit of the Sony Group.
NOTE: PlayStation and the PlayStation logo, PS one and PS2 are registered
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are
property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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CONTACT:
Molly Smith of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc., 650-655-6044, or molly_smith@playstation.sony.com; or Greg
Chiemingo for Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., 415-281-7124, or
gchiemin@hillandknowlton.com
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