{"id":3005594,"date":"2009-09-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-09-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2023-01-09T19:21:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T19:21:16","slug":"sony-computer-entertainment-japan-introduces-rm-room-for-playstationportable-in-japan-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2009\/sony-computer-entertainment-japan-introduces-rm-room-for-playstationportable-in-japan-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Introduces \u201cr\u221em (room) for PlayStation\u00aePortable\u201d in Japan this Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nTokyo, September 24, 2009 <\/span>\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced the \u201cR\u221eM (Room) for PlayStation\u00aePortable,\u201d a free online community service for PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system in Japan. The service will be available at the end of 2009. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Since its launch in December 2004, the cumulative sell-in units of the PSP system in Japan reached over 12 million units*1, a remarkable milestone for the first handheld platform from the PlayStation\u00ae family. The number continues to grow rapidly as the system evolves as an innovative handheld entertainment system, offering a wide array of exciting software titles as well as downloadable digital content and services from PlayStation\u00aeNetwork. The number of registered PlayStation Network accounts, which includes both accounts used on PS3 and PSP, has exceeded 3 million*2 in Japan alone. With the introduction of PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable)go on November 1, 2009, the number of users who wish to download and enjoy digital content from PlayStation Network is expected to continue to increase. SCEJ plans to aggressively expand the world of interactive entertainment for PSP users with the new online community service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cR\u221eM\u201d will be available for all PSP systems, including PSP\u00aego, and users will be able to enjoy this newly announced service by simply clicking on the icon that will appear under the PlayStation Network category on the XMB\u2122 (XrossMediaBar) and downloading the application on to the PSP systems. The icon will be available following a system software update scheduled this winter. Some of the key features that users can enjoy as part of the service will include the capability to design your own 3D avatars, creating individual \u201cmy room\u201d spaces, posting blogs, compiling albums, and gathering together in a group to chat and share common topics. Users will also be able to invite other \u201cR\u221eM\u201d users to their \u201cmy rooms\u201d and enjoy real time communication that will be possible only on the PSP system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prior to the official release of \u201cR\u221eM\u201d, SCEJ will conduct a closed beta test to update and elaborate on features and services. Selected PSP users will receive an invitation and more details to participate in the closed beta test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SCEJ continues to expand the PSP platform and creates a new world of entertainment with \u201cR\u221eM\u201d and the content and services available on PlayStation Network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u203b1 Number as of end June 2009.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u203b2 Number as of September 2009.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u203b Users will need to update their PSP system to the latest system software to use the service.\t<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Service Outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Service name<\/td>\nR\u221eM for PlayStation\u00aePortable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service launch<\/td>\nWinter 2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service detail<\/td>\n\n

Customization of 3D avatar and my room
\n Write\/read users\u2019 blog and album
\n Create\/chat\/Join\/ circles<\/p>\n

Real time communication such as chatting and playing mini games in my room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

How to use<\/td>\nCreate a PlayStation Network account through Internet connected PSP.  By accessing the icon of R\u221eM under PlayStation Network category on XMB, users will be able to enjoy the service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supported hardware<\/td>\n\n

PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable)<\/p>\n

* All PSP system will support the service (PSP-1000, 2000, 3000 and PSP\u00aego)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Price<\/td>\nFree (Additional paid services and content will become available at the launch timing.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Copyright<\/td>\n\u00a9Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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R\u221eM for PlayStation\u00aePortable Closed Beta Test Detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Service name<\/td>\nR\u221eM for PlayStation\u00aePortable Closed Beta Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sing-up period<\/td>\nThursday, September 24th , 2009 to Monday, October 5th, 2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service launch<\/td>\nFall 2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualification<\/td>\n\n

PSP user who qualifies below conditions can join the closed beta test.
\n – Accessible to the Internet directly from PSP<\/p>\n

– 18 years or older and who owns PlayStation\u00aeNetwork master account<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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(Japanese only)<\/td>\n

http:\/\/www.jp.playstation.com\/psn\/room\/beta_test\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/h4>\n

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation\u00ae game console, the PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment.  PSP is a new handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio.  PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer-like power.  SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.  Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

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