MLB^® 12 The Show™ launches exclusively for the PlayStation^®3 and PlayStation^®Vita systems.

PlayStation^®Vita sales reach over 1.2 million units worldwide. Software sales continue to maintain a brisk pass and surpass 2 million units at retail stores and across PlayStation^®Network.

PlayStation^®Vita launches in North and Latin America, and Europe, introducing the most immersive handheld gaming experience available on the market. At launch, nearly 25 games are available for the device with nearly 100 total in development. PS Vita supports both Wifi and 3G and includes revolutionary advancements in portable gaming such as dual analog sticks, 5-inch OLED front touch screen and rear touch pad, front and rear cameras.

The PlayStation^®3 system reaches 5-year milestone in its product lifecycle, continues to deliver the most immersive gaming experience.

PlayStation^® 3D Display launches in North America, bringing a luminous 24" LCD screen with full HD 1080p 3D presentation to the masses.

PlayStation^®Home receives a redesign, fueling a new era for the social game platform.

UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception™ launches exclusively on the PlayStation^®3 system in stereoscopic 3D.

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One™ launches exclusively on PlayStation^®3 systems in North America.

NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ now available on PlayStation^®Network. New service allows football fans to experience every out of market game each Sunday, along with the RED ZONE CHANNEL^®, on PS3™.

PlayStation^® introduces "Long, Live, Play" advertising campaign – designed to celebrate gamers from all walks of life and recognize you for making us who we are today.

Sony Computer Entertainment drops the price of the PlayStation^®3 system to $249.99.

Sony Computer Entertainment acquires Sucker Punch Productions, developer of top-selling Sly Cooper and inFamous franchises. The latest addition to Worldwide Studios brings the total number of first-party studios to makes a total of 16.

Move.me becomes available as a complimentary download for member of Academia. Move.me is a new software application that runs on the PS3™ system and gives researches, student, and programmers access to PlayStation^®Move's technology for developing beyond traditional gaming – physical therapy, sports rehabilitation, or education.

PlayStation^®Network announces 20 million dollar investment in the Pub Fund, to focus on exclusive game development.

PlayStation^®Portable sales reach 70 million units worldwide.

To further expand the stereoscopic 3D entertainment and PlayStation^®3 ecosystem, Sony Computer Entertainment announces that a 24-inch 3D Display will hit the worldwide market in the fall.

Sony Computer Entertainment announces PlayStation^®Vita as the official platform name of the next generation portable entertainment system.

Sony Computer Entertainment America announces the North American release of SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs for PlayStation^®3. Also made available is a limited Full Deployment Edition that includes a PlayStation^®Move navigation controller, PlayStation^®Eye camera and the PlayStation^®Move sharp shooter.

Combining stereoscopic 3D, free access to the PlayStation^®Network and the industry’s deepest line-up of compelling 1st and 3rd party content, the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system reaches 50 million units worldwide.

The PlayStation^®Move motion controller surpasses 8 million units sold worldwide.

Number one selling and rated MLB^® 11 The Show, is now available exclusively for PlayStation^®3, PlayStation^®Portable and PlayStation^®2 systems.

Sony Computer Entertainment America announces the PlayStation^®Portable will now be available for $129.99.

PlayStation^®2 computer entertainment system reaches 150 units worldwide. This incredible milestone was reached in 10 years and 11 months and PlayStation^®2 now features more than 10,828 software titles, representing a broad range of games genres that appeal to everyone in the family.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. introduces its next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP), set to debut at the end of 2011. Featuring new ways to play, the high definition handheld is designed with ground-breaking features, including font touch screen and reach touch pad, dual analog sticks, motion sensors, front and rear cameras and Wi-Fi networks connectivity.

With the unveiling of PlayStation^®Suite, consumers will now be able to enjoy the PlayStation^® experience on Android based portable devices.

Dedicated gamers allow LittleBigPlanet™2 to secure its place in gaming history, setting five Guinness World Records during a three day celebration.

LittleBigPlanet™2, the sequel of award-winning, multi-million selling hit LittleBigPlanet™, is now available exclusively for the PlayStation^®3 system.

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Sony Corporation debuts "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity™" digital music service, giving Sony users access to millions of songs.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announces the worldwide sales of the Gran Turismo™ franchise exclusively available on PlayStation^® system platforms, has exceeded 60 million units.

Sony Computer Entertainment announces that the PlayStation^®Move motion controller surpasses 4.1 million units worldwide.

The much anticipated Gran Turismo^®5 releases for the PlayStation^®3 system, debuting in stereoscopic 3-D. Featuring over 1,000 licensed cars from the world’s top manufacturers, with more than 20 tracks with over 70 variations of famous circuits, city courses, snow and dirt, and original environments popular to fans.

PlayStation^®Move makes its debut in North America, changing motion gaming by providing consumers with an accurate and precise motion control experience unlike anything on the market.

The PlayStation^® brand celebrates 15 years of revolutionizing the game industry with ground breaking hardware innovations and genre defining games.

Sony Computer Entertainment America announces the PlayStation^®3 system will be offered in North America with 160GB or 320GB Hard Disk Drives

PlayStation^®3 becomes the first and only console to offer Hulu Plus™.

Sony Computer Entertainment America introduces PlayStation^®Plus, a new subscription service package for PlayStation^®Network.

PlayStation^®Network exceeds over 50 million registered accounts.

PS3 becomes the first home console to offer stereoscopic 3D game content via firmware update 3.30. Stereoscopic 3D movie playback is announced for later in the year for PS3.

PSP^® offers incredible entertainment value with new PSP “favorites” line-up priced starting at $9.99 and expanded PSP “Greatest Hits” library.

The PlayStation^® exclusive ModNation™ Racers is released and set to take that Kart-racing genre by storm.

Sony Computer Entertainment announces that the PlayStation^®3 would become the first console to receive programming from HBO, the premium cable television network.

The highly-anticipated PlayStation^®Network title Fat Princess™ with its comical medieval fun is brought to the PSP^®(PlayStation^®Portable).

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced a partnership with MLB^®, making the PlayStation^®3 the first and only gaming console to stream live MLB^® games in HD.

PlayStation^® Blog Share, a place where users can formally submit their best ideas on how Sony Computer Entertainment America can improve all PlayStation^® products.

Bringing an end to an epic trilogy Sony Computer Entertainment America announced the release of the much anticipated God of War^® III.

The Sony Computer Entertainment America Press Conference kicked off GDC 2010 with the official launch of PlayStation^® Move motion controller.

20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution all begin offering HD movies for purchase and rental on the PlayStation^®Network video delivery service in the United States, making PSN the first to offer HD movies for purchase from all of the major movie studios.

North American launch of MLB^® 10 The Show™. Available for PlayStation^®3, PSP^®(PlayStation^®Portable), PSP^®(Playstation^®Portable) go, and PlayStation^®2 systems.

The Hollywood-style cinematic adventure Heavy Rain™ takes players on a journey through a dark and sophisticated film noir thriller.

Series premiere of PlayStation^®Network’s first original reality show The Tester.

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves™ won big in Las Vegas, taking home ten Interactive Achievement Awards.

PlayStation^®3 was a bright spot as the only hardware console to see double digit growth of 36% from January of last year.

For the first time ever first person shooter fans can join multiplayer battles of up to 256 players with the release of PlayStation^®3’s exclusive title MAG.

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Digital Comics™ become available on the ultimate portable gaming platform, PSP^®(PlayStation^®Portable).

PSP^®(PlayStation^®Portable) fans rejoice as the game of the year LittleBigPlanet™ is now portable.

Facebook integration announced for PlayStation^®3 system owners to share trophy wins, PlayStation^®Network game purchases and game events with their friends on Facebook via firmware update (v3.10).

Sony Computer Entertainment America announces that Netflix owners will have the ability to stream their favorite movies and TV episodes directly to the PlayStation^®3 starting early December.

Amazon.com becomes the first online retailer to offer digital access codes for PlayStation^®Network.

Fan favorite Gran Turismo^® franchise races onto PSP^® with a an experience built and designed to provide the optimal performance on a portable system.

The revolutionary PSP^®go officially launches onto store shelves, digital users can now download the best in gaming and entertainment content from anywhere they go.

PlayStation^®2 reaches 140 million units sold worldwide.

A lighter and more compact PlayStation^®3 launches in the North American market at a reduced price point of $299. While basic functionality remains the same, several major interior components are thoroughly redesigned resulting in a reduced size, thickness and weight as well as significantly reduced power consumption.

God of War^® fans rejoice as Sony Computer Entertainment announces God of War Collection, a new digitally reworked Blu-ray compilation of God of War I and II for PS3™.

New slimmer, lighter 120 GB PlayStation^®3 introduced with lower price and more storage.

SingStar^® Queen hits store shelves as the latest in addition to the multimillion-selling franchise.

The digital lifestyle is re-defined with the launch of the PSP^®go, a fully and exclusively digital portable gaming solution.

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) reveals unrivaled line-up of software at E3 2009, solidifying 2009 as the year of PlayStation^®.

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) adds fan favorites like Gran Turismo^®5 and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to growing lineup of Great Hits for the PlayStation^®3.

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) and Sucker Punch Productions debut inFamous as the first open-world, superhero action-adventure exclusively on PlayStation^®3.

The critically acclaimed PATAPON™ franchise welcomes PATAPON™2 exclusively for the PSP^® (PlayStation^®Portable), available for purchase and download on the PlayStation^® Store.

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announces that the world’s most popular computer entertainment system, the PlayStation^®2, is now available for $99.99

PlayStation^®3 exclusive LittleBigPlanet™ is recognized as being a game-changer by with top awards from Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, British Academy of Film and Television Arts and NAVGTR™ Corp.

Fan favorite and best selling Resistance™ franchise comes to PSP^® (PlayStation^®Portable) with debut of Resistance: Retribution™.

PlayStation^®Network’s Video Delivery Service partners with NBC Universal for expanded lineup of hit movies and television shows.

MLB^® 09 The Show™ debuts on the PlayStation^®3 (PS3™), PSP^® (PlayStation^®Portable) and PlayStation^®2.

Killzone™ 2 debuts on the PlayStation^®3 (PS3™) system platform.

Registered accounts on the PlayStation^®Network exceed 20 million worldwide, a remarkable achievement in only 2 years since launch.

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) officially expands the PlayStation^® business into Latin America, making its award-winning computer entertainment systems and services formally available to 13 countries in the region.

The PSP^® (PlayStation^®Portable) system surpasses 50 million units worldwide.

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The PlayStation^®2 system sets record as first video game console in history to surpass 50 million units sold in North America.

PlayStation^®Home Beta Service launches for all PS3 system users around the world.

The genre-defying blockbuster LittleBigPlanet™ launches exclusively for the PS3 system.

Life With PlayStation^® launches on the PS3 system worldwide.

SCEA announces Limited-Edition Uncharted: Drake's Fortune™ PS3 Bundle featuring a new 160GB PS3 system.

SCEA announces North American availability the PSP-3000, an updated PSP system featuring a new LCD screen and built-in microphone.

SCEA launches the PlayStation^® Network video delivery service in the United States, offering movies and television shows for purchase and rental through PS3 and PSP systems.

SCEA announces that a new 80GB PS3 system will become the mainstay of the company’s hardware line-up.

Metal Gear Solid^®4: Guns of the Patriots, exclusively for the PS3 system begins shipping to retail stores nationwide.

SCEA and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announce the introduction of dynamic in-game advertising on the PS3 system.

SCEA announces with Qore™: Presented by PLAYSTATION^®Network, a highly interactive, monthly original program giving unprecedented access to the world inside PlayStation^®.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announces that the cumulative worldwide shipment of the Gran Turismo™ franchise, available exclusively on PlayStation^® system platforms, has exceeded 50 million units.

SCEA announces a new system software update for the PS3 system that will add Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Profile 2.0 or BD-LIVE, enabling PS3 system owners to experience interactive features, such as downloadable video content, ringtones, games, and more.

SCEA announces the North American release of God of War^®: Chains of Olympus, exclusively for the PSP system.

SCEA announces the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 Bundle, the Limited-Edition God of War^® PSP system Entertainment Pack and the availability DUALSHOCK^®3 Wireless Controller for North America.

SCEI announces that it will introduce Skype™ features to the PSP^®-2000.

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The downloadable title PAIN™ launches exclusively on PLAYSTATION^®Store for the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system.

SCEA unveils PLAYSTATION^®Store For The PC, expanding PlayStation^®Network online entertainment to PSP users.

SCEI announces that PS3 computer entertainment systems, part of Stanford University’s Folding@home™ program, have enabled the distributed computing project to be recognized by Guinness World Records™ as the most powerful distributed computing network in the world.

BUZZ!™: The Mega Quiz ships and is the first version of the popular BUZZ! trivia game franchise to hit North American shores.

SCEA celebrates the seven-year anniversary of the PlayStation^®2 system North America and announces that worldwide console sales of the PS 2 system have exceeded 120 million units.

SCEA announces plans to introduce a 40GB model of its PS3 computer entertainment system and reduces the price of the 80GB PS3™ to $499 (USD/CND), $100 below the original launch price.

SCEA and Future US, Inc announce the creation of PlayStation^®: The Official Magazine.

SCEI announced that it had acquired leading game developer Evolution Studios Ltd and its subsidiary Bigbig Studios Ltd to further expand its game development capability as part of Sony Computer Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).

The PlayStation^® Portable 2000 system inherits all the charms of the original PSP system to enable users to enjoy games anywhere any time but also features significantly reduced weight and a compact size.

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The PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system launches in North America utilizing large capacity Blu-ray Disc media along with a built –in hard disk drive. The system supports downloading games and many types of digital content items via the PlayStation^®Network (available on PS3 at the time of launch). The combination of Cell Broadband Engine, the brain of the PlayStation^®3 system providing powerful computational capabilities, and the high-performance graphics processor RSX, gives birth to a new visual experience and new gaming possibilities.

SCEI reveals the outline of the PS3 system, incorporating the world's most advanced Cell Broadband Engine™ processor with super computer like power and backwards compatibility with PS one™ and PlayStation^®2 system games.

SCEA announced that it will launch the PS3 system in "Clear Black" in North America on November 2006, as part of a worldwide simultaneous launch.

PlayStation^®2 surpasses 100 million units worldwide.

Cumulative production shipment of the PSP system had reached 10 million units worldwide.

The PSP system is launched in North America with a PSP Value Pack. PSP also adopts a newly developed proprietary, compact, but high-capacity optical disc, Universal Media Disc (UMD™), as its storage medium.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) announced the first movie titles ever released on Universal Media Disc (UMD™) including Hellboy, Resident Evil 2 and Once Upon A Time in Mexico. These four titles were released on April 19 with additional titles afterward.

SCEA launched a new, redesigned PlayStation^®2 computer entertainment system, reducing the weight by almost half and equipped with an integrated Ethernet port for network gaming.

SCEI announced that it had begun preparations to adopt Blu-ray Disc ROM (BD-ROM) format as a medium for the next generation PlayStation^®, the successor to the PlayStation^®2 system.

PlayStation^® hits 100 million units worldwide.

SCEI announces more than 70 million PlayStation^®2 system units shipped worldwide.

SCEA launches EyeToy™, a USB camera that features unique motion-tracking technology to enable gamers to become physically part of the game. EyeToy: Play, developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, London Studio, is the first title to showcase the PlayStation^®2 system exclusive EyeToy technology.

SCEA announced plans to launch Gran Turismo™4 in 2004, available exclusively for the PlayStation^®2 computer entertainment system. As one of the most popular game franchises in the world, worldwide unit sales for all three titles combined is nearly 30 million while unit sales for North America are more than 12 million.

SCEA launches SOCOM™: U.S. Navy SEALs, the first SCEA software title to take advantage of the Network Adaptor, supporting up to 16-players in a game via a broadband connection.

SCEA launches the Network Adaptor (Ethernet/modem) (for PlayStation^®2) in North America, making online console gaming a reality.

Electronic Arts and SCEA announce that Madden NFL™ 2003 and other top sports titles will feature online play exclusively for the PlayStation^®2 computer entertainment system.

SCEA launches a "Greatest Hits" series on the PlayStation^®2 system - a line-up of game titles proven to be all-time favorites for the platform.

The wireless DVD remote control for the PlayStation^®2 system was released for the North American market.

A PlayStation^® system console can be found in one out of every three U.S. households.

The successor to the original PlayStation^®, PlayStation^®2 system is officially launched in North America. Equipped with a 128-bit CPU called the “Emotion Engine” and a high-speed graphics processor called the “Graphics Synthesizer” that goes beyond the capability of any PC at that time, the PS2 deliversa highly advanced visual presentation. In addition to the dedicated software provided on DVD-ROM, the system provides backward compatibility so that users can enjoy most PlayStation^® format software titles. It also is the first console to include a DVD-Video player.

The original PlayStation^® console receives a makeover with the launch of the PS one system. The PS one maintains the functionality of the original PlayStation^® but its internal structure is redesigned significantly to a compact size of approximately a third of the original model. Although it was originally designed as a home console, its form factor, optional peripherals and portability make it a very popular console to take with you on the go.

SCEI announces that PlayStation^®2 will bring together movies, music and games to form a new world of computer entertainment. Also announced are specifications including support of both the audio CD and DVD-Video formats, and backwards compatibility with the original PlayStation^® system, bridging the gap between the two systems while legitimizing consumers' investment in their existing PlayStation^® system software libraries.

Gran Turismo™, the best-selling racing game of all time, debuts on the PlayStation^® system.

PlayStation^® worldwide shipments reach 20 million consoles and more than 135 million games.

Final Fantasty VII launches in the US and sells over 330,000 copies in North America in its debut weekend on the PlayStation^® console.

North American hardware and software revenues exceed $1 billion.

The PlayStation^® brand and original PlayStation^® make their debut in North America, revolutionizing the gaming industry and forever altering consumer entertainment experiences as we know it.