PLAYSTATION(r)2 ACCESSORIES NEW DIGITAL ANALOG CONTROLLER "DUAL SHOCK"2 LARGE CAPACITY MEMORY CARD UNVEILED TOKYO, September 13 1999 - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced the release of two new accessories for its revolutionary computer entertainment system, PlayStation2. Product Name: "Dual Shock"2 Analog Controller SCPH - 10020 Suggested Retail Price: 3,500 Yen (Tax not included) Available: March 4, 2000 Product Name: Memory Card (8MB) SCPH - 10010 Suggested Retail Price: 3,500 Yen (Tax not included) Available: March 4, 2000 With the exception of the "start" and "select" buttons, all the functions of the "Dual Shock"2 are analog, making for a wider variety of user operations and a more compelling interactive experience. The "Dual Shock"2 is also backward compatible with original "Dual Shock" analog controller. The new memory card has a storage capacity of 8MB of data, and a data transfer rate up to 250 times faster than the current memory card. In the interests of data security for potential future network applications, the memory card incorporates the authentication and encryption security system, "MagicGate". Visit our website: www.playstation-europe.com/pr For further information, please do not hesitate to contact: Liz Ashford Head of European (PAL) Public Relations Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Contact details in Tokyo from 13th-22nd September 1999:- Mobile: 00 81 90 4759 1030 Hotel: 00 81 3 3265 1111 Email: liz_ashford@scee.net Contact details in London from 23rd September 1999:- +44 (0) 171 533 1349 Alternatively, please contact SCEE Central PR on any of the following numbers:- +44 (0) 171 533 1299 +44 (0) 171 533 1345 +44 (0) 171 533 1545