TOKYO, Dec. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it will launch the PlayStation® business in the People's Republic of China on January 11, 2015, with the release of PlayStation®4 (PS4™) (CUH-1000 series) for 2,899 RMB and PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) (PCH-2000 series) for 1,299 RMB.

Along with the release of PS4 and PS Vita, SCE will offer a robust after-sales service to ensure Chinese users have a smooth and positive experience on PlayStation.

"PS4 is expanding at the fastest rate in PlayStation hardware history, and the global gaming community is enjoying the ultimate entertainment experience only available on PlayStation," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "We are delighted that we are able to fully launch our business in China, which is a market with great potential. We look forward to delivering exciting software, convenient services and entertainment experiences only possible on PlayStation to the many gamers in China."

Along with SCE Worldwide Studios, 70 third party software developers and publishers are planned to deliver a steady stream of software titles to gamers in China. Additionally, a variety of exciting titles such as King of Wushu (Suzhou Snail Digital Technology CO., Ltd), Mr. Pumpkin Adventure (Shanghai Youju Information Technology Co., Ltd) and One Tap Hero (Shanghai Kena Information Technology Co., Ltd) created by Chinese game developers will be available on PlayStation.

Furthermore, in cooperation with Modian.com and business partner Shanghai Oriental Pearl SUOLE Culture Development Ltd., SCE will actively provide support to Chinese game developers to bring their content to PlayStation platforms.

SCE will continue to further expand the PlayStation platform to deliver entertainment experiences that are only possible on PlayStation.

PlayStation®4

Product name PlayStation®4 Color Jet Black Glacier White Product code Jet Black: CUH-1109A B01 Glacier White: CUH-1109A B02 Release date January 11, 2015 Recommended retail price 2,899 RMB Main processor Single-chip custom processor CPU : x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores GPU : 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon™ based graphics engine Memory GDDR5 8GB Storage size 500GB Hard disk drive*1 External dimensions Approx. 275×53×305 mm (width × height × length) (tentative, excludes largest projection) Mass Approx. 2.8 kg BD/ DVD drive (read only) BD × 6 CAV DVD × 8 CAV Input/ Output Super-Speed USBx (USB 3.0) port × 2 AUX port × 1 Networking Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) ×1 IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth® 2.1 (EDR) AV output HDMI out port DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) port Included PlayStation®4 system × 1 Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4) × 1 Mono headset × 1 AC power cord × 1 HDMI cable × 1 USB cable × 1

*1 The hard disk drive contains space that is available for users and space that is reserved for the system, therefore the actual space that is free for users is smaller than the total space stated in this document. * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PlayStation®Vita PCH-2000

Platform name PlayStation®Vita Color Black White Product code Black: PCH-2009 ZA11 White: PCH-2009 ZA12 Release date January 11, 2015 RRP 1,299 RMB CPU ARM® Cortex™-A9 core (4 core) GPU SGX543MP4+ Main memory 512MB VRAM 128MB External Dimensions Approx. 183.6 x 85.1 x 15.0 mm (width x length x height) (excludes largest projection) Weight Approx. 219g Screen (Touch screen) 5 inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, LCD Multi touch screen (capacitive type) Rear touch pad Multi touch pad (capacitive type) Cameras Front camera, Rear camera Frame rate : [email protected](QVGA), [email protected](VGA) Resolution : Up to 640x480(VGA) Sound Built-in stereo speakers Built-in microphone Motion sensors Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Three-axis electronic compass Location Wi-Fi location service support Keys / Switches PS button Power button Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left) Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square) Shoulder buttons (Right/Left) Right stick, Left stick START button, SELECT button Volume buttons (+/-) Wireless communications IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1x1)(Wi-Fi) (Infrastructure mode/Ad-hoc mode) Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR （A2DP/AVRCP/HSP） Internal memory card 1GB*1 Slots/Ports PlayStation®Vita card slot Memory card slot Micro USB port (Type B) (for USB data communication, DC IN, Audio [Stereo Out / Mono In], Serial data communication), Headset jack (Stereo mini jack) (for Audio [Stereo Out / Mono In]) Power Built-In Lithium-ion Battery: DC3.7V 2210mAh AC adaptor: DC 5V Included PlayStation®Vita Wi-Fi model PCH-2000 series x 1 USB cable x 1 AC adapter x 1 AC power cord x 1 Printed materials x 1

*1 The hard disk drive contains space that is available for users and space that is reserved for the system, therefore the actual space that is free for users is smaller than the total space stated in this document. * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as a global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since it launched PlayStation® in 1994. PlayStation®2 further enhanced the PlayStation® legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP broadens the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3 is a computer entertainment system that incorporates the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. PlayStation®4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. PSNSM, that includes PlayStation®Store, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division company, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia, develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in their respective markets worldwide.

PlayStation is a registered trademark of, and PS4 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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List of Third Party Game Developers and Publishers

Planned to Deliver Software for PlayStation

As of December 11, 2014

(in alphabetical order of developer/publisher)

CHINA

BEIJING AURORA INTERACTIVE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Beijing Chukong Technology Co. Ltd

BEIJING LIANZHONG CO.,LTD

Beijing Pixel Software Technology Joint-Stock Co.,Ltd

Beijing S-Game Software Technology CO.,LTD

Beijing SparkCube Co.,Ltd

CIRCLE Entertainment LTD

CottonGame Network Technology Co., Ltd. Shanghai

Guang Zhou Net Ease Interactive Entertainment Co., Ltd

Kami Neko Studio

LinekongInteractiveCo., Ltd.

Onipunks (Beijing) Software Ltd.

Perfect World Entertainment Inc.

Phoenix Publishing & Media, Inc.

Quakegame Limited（PRC）

Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co., Ltd

Shanghai Kena Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Muhe Network Technology Co.,

Shanghai The9 Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Youju Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Shen Zhen Ao Le Yi Jie Computer Software Limited Corporation

Suzhou Snail Digital Technology CO., Ltd

TianJin YiLong Network Technology Co.Ltd.

Westhouse Corporation Limited

Ying Pei Digital Technology (Shanghai) Co., Limited

Yushi Games Shanghai Co., LTD

26 companies in total

ASIA

ARC SYSTEM WORKS CO., LTD.

BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc.

BLUESIDE Inc.

CAPCOM CO., LTD.

Eastasiasoft Limited.

F K Digital PTY. Ltd.

GungHo Online Entertainment Inc.

HAMSTER Corporation

International Games System Co., Ltd.

JOYCITY Corporation

Kadokawa Games, Ltd.

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

Konami Digital Entertainment

Marvelous Inc.

Ratloop Asia Pte Ltd

Rayark Inc.

Sega Corporation

Singapore University of Technology and Design

SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION

Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.

SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.

21 companies in total

NORTH AMERICA/EUROPE

Abstraction Games B. V.

Atomicom Limited

Bethesda Softworks LLC.

Big Ant Studios

Black Forest Games GmbH

Bloober Team S.A.

CD PROJEKT S.A.

CI Games S.A.

Codemasters

Disney Interactive Studios

Electronic Arts Inc.

Farsight Studios

Focus Home Interactive

Frozenbyte Oy.

FuturLab Ltd.

Gaijin Entertainment

Halfbrick Studios Pty Ltd.

Image & Form

MILESTONES co., ltd.

Nordic Games GmbH

Paradox Interactive

Sony DADC US Inc.

Take-Two Interactive

Ubisoft Entertainment

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

25 companies in total

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