Sony Computer Entertainment America Celebrates Football's Greatest Night at PlayStation® Game Over

Sony Computer Entertainment America will celebrate football's greatest night on Sunday, February 5 at the exclusive PlayStation® Game Over party. Directly across from Ford Field, PlayStation Game Over will transform Motown's GEM Theater into the premier post-game sports bar where celebrities and athletes alike will toast the big game and celebrate the champions. Guests will also have a chance to be a part of Jimmy Kimmel Live, as it broadcasts its hour-long late-night show from the adjoining Century Theater.

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Continuing its tradition of being one of the hottest VIP after-parties at the sporting world's most marquee event, PlayStation Game Over will provide A-list guests with the chance to experience the ultimate in entertainment and gaming with interactive environments. The event will provide a superior ambiance to complement the lifestyle of sports enthusiasts.

"Sony Computer Entertainment America is proud to continue the tradition of bringing the biggest weekend in professional sports to a close with the exclusive PlayStation Game Over event," said Molly Smith, senior director, communications and brand development, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "This year, our collaboration with Jimmy Kimmel Live is a powerful association for the PlayStation brand, allowing for new, innovative vehicles to reach our shared coveted target audience."

Stars and athletes at the post-game celebration will have the chance to relax and play some of the hottest games available for the best-selling

PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system. Following a record-setting launch in March 2005, PSP is fast becoming a cultural icon and has proven to be a market altering force with more than 4 million units sold in North America and 15 million units shipped worldwide. The PSP is available for a suggested retail price of $249.99 (USD) in a PSP Value Pack. There are currently are over 70 games available for PSP on the proprietary UMD™ (Universal Media Disc) and more than 300 feature films, TV programs and videos from major studios combining to create an unmatched library of entertainment content.

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 and the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is set to revolutionize the home entertainment market, offering the most compelling interactive content and the capability to be used as a network terminal in the coming broadband era. PSP is a new portable entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio.

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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CONTACT: Jennifer Clark of SCEA, +1-650-655-5994, or
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