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\nLeipzig, 22 August 2007.<\/span>Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today
\nprovided more information on its joint venture with British Sky Broadcasting (Sky) to
\noffer PSP\u2122 (PlayStation\u00ae Portable) owners in the UK and Ireland the opportunity to
\nwatch video on demand and on the move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nThe Go! branded Video Download Service will launch in early 2008, and will be the
\nfirst official PSP video download service anywhere in Europe. It will allow millions of
\nPSP owners to turn their device into a personalised library of programmes to enjoy
\nwhenever and wherever they choose.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nUnlike other services, the Video Download Service will launch with a rich selection of
\nhigh quality entertainment. The choice of programmes available will include a diverse
\nmix of Sky content, spanning sports, entertainment, movies, music and animation. In
\naddition to a selection of some of the best content from its own channels, Sky plans
\nto work with third-party channel brands and content owners to create an even more
\ncomprehensive service. This is the first time Sky will offer video content through a
\nnon-Sky branded service.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nThe very latest premier movies and high profile sporting events, normally only
\navailable to Sky subscribers will be available on a pay per view basis, allowing users
\nto choose their preferred way of using the download service.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nCustomers will be able to download their choice of programmes direct to their PSP
\nvia a Wi-Fi connection or, alternatively, transfer content that they’ve downloaded to
\ntheir PC.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nAs the content and technology partner in the venture, Sky will provide content and
\ndevelop a user interface which is specifically tailored for the PSP’s broad audience.
\nThis content will also draw upon the high-quality screen experience offered by the
\nportable device. In building on this tailored content, SCEE will use its marketing
\nexpertise to reach out to PSP owners and launch the new brand.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n“Both truly mobile and with a best in class high-quality screen, PSP delivers a great
\non-the-move video experience. Working with such a well known content brand, we
\nwill be able to offer PSP owners access to the best in cross-genre Sky content,
\navailable through the first official video download service. This really will make PSP
\nthe standout all-in-one portable gaming, video and music device”, commented David
\nReeves, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nJames Murdoch, Chief Executive Officer, BSkyB, adds: “Sky and Sony Computer
\nEntertainment Europe have complementary strengths in content, marketing and
\ntechnology. Together, we\u2019re ideally placed to make portable, on-demand TV a
\nreality. Alongside our existing services for PCs and mobile phones, this is another
\nexample of how we\u2019re working to give more choice, flexibility and control to
\ncustomers. The quality of the PSP’s screen and its substantial reach among 2 million
\nusers in the UK and Ireland makes it a natural extension to our multi-platform
\nstrategy.”\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Notes to Editors:<\/h4>\n

For further information please contact:<\/p>\n

Nick Sharples (nick_sharples@scee.net) or Nick Caplin (nick_caplin@scee.net)
\nSony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
\nTel: + 44 207 859 5301(5349) Fax: + 44 207 859 5036<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.<\/h4>\n

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution,
\nmarketing and sales of PLAYSTATION\u00ae3, PlayStation\u00ae2 and PSP\u2122 (PlayStation\u00aePortable) software and hardware in 102 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories.
\nSince the launch of PLAYSTATION 3 in Europe on 23 March 2007 and the end of March 2007 over 1.6 million units have been shipped across the SCEE territories, over 5.5 million globally. Between its European debut on 24th November 2000 and the end of March 2007, over 44 million PlayStation 2 consoles have been shipped across the SCEE territories, over 117 million worldwide, making it one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history. Between its European debut on 1st September 2005 and the end of March 2007, over 8 million PSP systems have been shipped across the SCEE territories, with over 25 million shipped worldwide since its Japanese launch in December 2004.<\/p>\n

More information about PlayStation products can be found at www.playstation.com or visit the Virtual Press Office at www.scee.presscentre.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

PLAYSTATION, PlayStation and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PSP is trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About BSkyB<\/h4>\n

Sky is the UK\u2019s leading entertainment company and operates the most comprehensive
\nmultichannel, multi-platform television service in the UK and Ireland. Around 21 million
\nviewers in 8.6 million households enjoy an unprecedented choice of movies, news,
\nentertainment and sports channels and interactive services on Sky Digital, the UK and
\nIreland’s most watched digital television service.<\/p>\n

Sky\u2019s aim is to offer customers unparalleled choice in content, delivered through innovative
\nand technological advanced platforms that best serve the demands of today\u2019s viewers. In
\ndelivering entertainment through the TV, PC and mobile, customers have more control and
\nflexibility over what they watch and how they watch it. In addition to its digital television
\nservice, Sky also provides the UK\u2019s largest 3G mobile TV service (Sky Mobile TV) and offers
\nthe UK\u2019s only multi-platform on-demand video service (Sky Anytime).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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