Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Limited Edition Gran Turismo(R) PSP(R)(Playstation(R)Portable)...

Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Limited Edition Gran Turismo(R)
PSP(R)(Playstation(R)Portable) Entertainment Pack
Consumers Can Now Hit the Road with the Complete Gran Turismo Game on the PSP
System

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. (SCEA) today announced the availability of the upcoming Limited
Edition Gran Turismo(R) PSP(R)(PlayStation(R)Portable) Entertainment Pack on
October 20 for $199.99 (MSRP) at participating retailers in the United States
and Canada. Developed by Polyphony Digital, Inc. specifically for the PSP
system, the launch of Gran Turismo marks the first time the famed racing
series is available on PSP. Blending the high-speed racing action of Gran
Turismo with the high caliber entertainment experience of the PSP system, the
new entertainment pack features an exclusive PlayStation(R)Network
downloadable voucher for a white Chevrolet Corvette ZR1--a color not available
in the game and only offered in this hardware package. The limited edition
entertainment pack also includes a "Mystic Silver" PSP-3000 system; Gran
Turismo game on UMD(R); PlayStation Network downloadable movie voucher (title
to be announced); a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM); and a music voucher good for
10 downloadable songs from Sony Music Pass. A stand-alone version of Gran
Turismo will be available on UMD and as a digital download on the PlayStation
Network on October 1 for $39.99 (MSRP).

The award-winning Gran Turismo franchise has shipped more than 52 million
units worldwide. With its true-to-life graphics and authentic physics
technology and design, Gran Turismo features more than 800 vehicle models from
the world's top manufacturers and 35 tracks - all this is only possible on the
PSP system.

"Gran Turismo is one of the most successful gaming franchises in history, so
what better way to mark Gran Turismo's premiere on the PSP system than by
offering it with the only portable device that can deliver its rich,
true-to-life graphics and unrivaled driving experience," said John Koller,
Director, Hardware Marketing, SCEA. "Featuring Polyphony Digital's famed
graphical prowess, tons of fun automotive content--including the ability to
trade and share vehicles--and an exhilarating racing experience created for
the PSP system, Gran Turismo is again poised to take racing games to new
heights."

The Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment Pack features a "Mystic Silver"
PSP-3000 system, along with the following:
-- Gran Turismo - Developed exclusively for the PSP system by the
internal
team of designers and engineers at Polyphony Digital, Gran Turismo
features more than 800 vehicle models from the world's top
manufacturers (over 4,500 total paint variations) and 35 tracks (60+
total layouts)--including famous world circuits, city courses and
other
environments. Seasoned Gran Turismo fans will recognize the depth of
content and unparalleled visuals the series is known for, including
graphics running at a stunning 60 frames per second. Additionally, a
first in the Gran Turismo series is the ability to trade and share
unlocked vehicles with others online via ad hoc mode, a feature that
is
not available in any other racing game on the PSP system. Rated
"E" for everyone.
-- Exclusive car download - Includes an exclusive PlayStation Network
voucher to download a white version of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for
Gran Turismo, the same car featured on the cover of the game.
-- PlayStation Network movie voucher - Consumers can easily download a
movie from the PlayStation Network to their PSP system. Title to be
announced.
-- 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo - Leverages the PSP system's multimedia
functionality by storing photos, music, videos, and game saves.

-- Music voucher - Consumers can download 10 free songs onto their PC or
Mac using Sony Music Pass. Available to U.S. residents only.

From the hardware to games, videos, music, memory and more for $199.99 (MSRP),
all PSP entertainment packs offer incredible value to consumers.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the
entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(R) game console,
the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R)
(PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking
PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and
network services the PlayStation(R)Network and PlayStation(R)Store.

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, PlayStation 2,
PSP and PS3 systems 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.

Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com

"PlayStation", "PSP", "PS one", UMD and the PlayStation logo are registered
trademarks and "PS3", is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Memory Stick PRO Duo is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Gran Turismo(R) (C) 2009 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Manufacturers,
cars, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases
include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners.

SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Al De Leon, +1-650-655-7348, al_deleon@playstation.sony.com, or Abby Reyes,
+1-650-655-7573, abby_reyes@playstation.sony.com, both of Sony Computer
Entertainment America Inc.