Sony Computer Entertainment America

Sony Introduces PlayStation Video Service, 80GB PlayStation 3

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 16, 2008 - 9:16am.

Los Angeles - Sony Computer Entertainment America (NYSE: SNE) on Wednesday announced the launch of its long-awaited movie and TV download service for the PlayStation 3 and PSP handheld in the U.S., which will initially offer around 300 films and 1,200 TV episodes in both standard and high-definition from partners including Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox (NYSE: NWS), Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount (NYSE: VIA), Warner Bros. (NYSE: TWX) and Disney (NYSE: DIS). Rentals on the PlayStation Network will cost between $2.99 and $5.99 for movies and $1.99 for TV episodes; purchased movies will cost from $9.99 to $14.99.

Sony to Add Blu-ray Interactive Features in PS3 Software Update

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 20, 2008 - 11:19am.

Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America said on Thursday that the next system software update for its PlayStation 3 will add BD-LIVE, a set of interactive features for the game console's Blu-ray player. BD-LIVE will enable features such as downloadable video content, ringtones and games. Sony said the update, due for release in late March, will also enable photo and music playlists on the PS3 to be copied to a PSP handheld.

Sony Computer Entertainment America to Cut Up to 100 Jobs

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 7, 2007 - 10:27am.

Tokyo - Facing mounting losses related to the PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment will lay off up to 100 employees at its U.S. unit in Foster City, Calif., Kotaku.com reported on Wednesday.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Releases "Ratchet: Deadlocked"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 25, 2005 - 6:29am.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America on Tuesday announced the release of "Ratchet: Deadlocked" for PlayStation 2. Developed by Insomniac Games, the title is the latest installment in Sony's Ratchet & Clank franchise.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Releases "Jak X: Combat Racing"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 18, 2005 - 10:42am.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America on Tuesday shipped its "Jak X: Combat Racing" for PlayStation 2 to retailers. The title was developed by Santa Monica, Calif.-based Naughty Dog, the creator of the "Jak" and "Crash Bandicoot" franchises that was acquired by Sony in 2001.