SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LAUNCHES "GREATEST HITS" PROGRAM FOR THE PSP™(PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE) SYSTEM
Five First-Party Titles Represent the First-Ever Selection of PSP "Greatest Hits"; Additional Third-Party Titles to Follow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOSTER CITY, Calif. May 8, 2006 - Sony
Computer Entertainment America today announced the launch of
the first "Greatest Hits" for the PSPTM (PlayStationTMPortable) system. The initial
selection includes five first-party titles - Ape Escape®: On
the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury®: Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots
Golf®: Open Tee, Twisted Metal: Head On, and
Wipeout®Pure - that will be available for $19.99 SRP on July
25. Nearly 15 third-party games will be added to the
"Greatest Hits" roster in the future.
The launch of the inaugural PSP "Greatest Hits" comes at a
time when the PSP system continues to lead the market as the
ultimate in portable gaming and entertainment.
"The PSP is our fastest growing format ever, and with the
introduction of this 'Greatest Hits' selection, consumers can
check out some of the best-selling titles that have made the
system such a success," said Peter Dille, senior vice
president, marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America.
"As the library of PSP games continues to grow, the 'Greatest
Hits' offer a variety of titles ideal for gaming on the go -
all at a great value."
About the "Greatest Hits" Titles:
Ape Escape: On The Loose is the introduction of the
popular Ape Escape® series onto the PSP system. Entertaining
for gamers of all types, Ape Escape: On The Loose features
multiplayer functionality and a wide variety of mini-games
for players of all ages. This imaginative game provides
players the challenge of capturing more than 200 monkeys in
eight vibrant worlds spanning more than 20 levels in order to
prevent them from changing history! Rating: "E" for
Everyone
ATV Offroad Fury Blazin' Trails is an intense,
free-roaming, off-road racing game that players can take
anytime, anywhere. Supporting up to four players via wireless
multiplayer connectivity, riders can choose from more than 24
highly detailed ATVs as they tear it up on more than 30
unique environments with six distinct terrain types including
snow, dirt, mud, ice, water and grass. ATV Offroad Fury®
Blazin' Trails provides gamers several gameplay options
including a training course, and
competitions in several race modes such as race, freestyle,
career or any of the various mini-games. Rating: "E" for
Everyone
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, part of the
multimillion-unit-selling Hot Shots Golf franchise, features
six all-new courses and an all-new character customization
feature that includes over 250 customizable body parts,
accessories, clubs and balls. Also, as virtual golfers spend
more time on the greens, they will improve their character's
experience and abilities. Now, with the advent of wireless
multiplayer connectivity, gamers can get their virtual tee
times and play anywhere, anytime, including two-person
matches, eight-person tournaments and two-person miniature
golf rounds. Rating: "E 10+" for Everyone, ages 10 and
up
Twisted Metal: Head-On, built from the ground up by
Incognito Entertainment, the pioneers of the car-combat
genre, allows gamers to take destruction anywhere, anytime.
Supporting up to six players via wireless multiplayer
connectivity, gamers can go head-to-head or compete against
AI vehicles and deliver the devastation as they strap
themselves into one of 14 lethal machines on wheels equipped
with machine guns, turbo boosts and special attacks unique to
each vehicle. Once a vehicle is selected, gamers can take
their road rage out on opponents in 12 unworldly destructible
arenas. Rating: "T" for Teen
Wipeout Pure provides an intense, combat racing
experience as players choose from five different speed
classes and race relentlessly around 16 futuristic, racing
tracks. Supporting up to eight players via a Wi-Fi link for
multiplayer gameplay, gamers will be able to take on their
friends and attempt to blast enemy ships to pieces in a
fierce competition for top racing honors. Fresh downloadable
content, including new tracks, ships, skins, and music, can
be downloaded to a Memory Stick Duo to expand the
racing experience and allow for personalization of the game.
Rating: "E" for Everyone
About Sony Computer Entertainment America
Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to
redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation®
and PS one game console, the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, the PSP (PlayStation®Portable)
system and the upcoming, much-anticipated PLAYSTATION®3
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 and the PSP 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.
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