Initial Lineup of Classic PlayStation Emulated Games Now Available
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the highly
successful launch of the PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment
system, Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the
availability of new downloadable gaming content that bridges the past with
the future. Drawing upon its decade-long history in gaming and furthering
the connection between its platforms, SCEA has launched an initial lineup
of five classic PlayStation(R) titles that can be downloaded via the
PlayStation Network and played on the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable)
system.
PlayStation Titles for PSP
The following first and third-party PlayStation titles can now be
purchased for $5.99 from the PlayStation Store accessed through the PS3
system and played on the PSP system: Cool Boarders(R), Crash Bandicoot(TM),
Hot Shots Golf(R) 2, Syphon Filter(R), and Tekken 2. Highly anticipated by
gamers who want to re-live the classics from the PlayStation catalog, the
launch of these PlayStation titles for PSP is the latest example of SCEA
connecting its various platforms to deliver value to consumers. The initial
lineup represents some of the most popular franchises in the PlayStation
library across a range of genres that are perfect for pick-up-and-play
gaming when you're on-the-go with your PSP system. Additional first and
third-party PlayStation titles will be added on an ongoing basis to the
PlayStation Store to keep, with a second batch of PlayStation titles slated
for release later this month.
"Downloadable PlayStation emulated games on the PSP is just the
beginning, but it underscores our vision for leveraging the wide breadth of
content that's available from the PlayStation brand, and delivers value to
gamers well beyond the initial purchase of their PS3 and PSP," said Peter
Dille, senior vice-president product marketing of SCEA. "We built every
system with a hard disk drive and offer every customer free* access to the
PlayStation Store so they can experience the full extent of the PlayStation
library. We'll offer additional PlayStation games to the PlayStation Store
on a regular basis."
Since the PS3 launch, consumers have enjoyed free* online access to
game demos and game and movie trailers, as well as exclusive casual games
such as Blast Factor. The availability of new PlayStation emulated games
for the PSP and additional PS3 titles for download continues the
PlayStation heritage of offering the best exclusive content from both first
and third-party developers.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the
entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(R) game console,
the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R)
(PlayStation(R)Portable) system, and the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION(R)3
(PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer
Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and
develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one game
console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the PSP system
and the PS3 system for the North American market. Based in Foster City,
Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for
all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
NOTE: "PlayStation," "PLAYSTATION," "PSP" and "PS one" are registered
trademarks and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
*User responsible for all applicable Internet fees. Some services or
features may require additional fees.
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