Introducing the Go!Cam PSP Video Camera

PSP Brings Film to Life with the Introduction of an Attachable Video Camera

Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) today announced the arrival of the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) camera, Go!Cam.

"The recent launch of PLAYSTATION 3 has had a positive impact on the sales of PSP, the combined impact of the Go!Cam launch will further unleash PSP, making it a 'must have' portable system for all entertainment enthusiasts," says David Hine, Marketing Manager, SCENZ.

Go!Cam

To be released on 22 June 2007, Go!Cam promises to bring the creativity of film, photos and the fun of PSP together to create a camera for all ages and all occasions.  The Go!Cam lens housing plugs directly in to the USB port on the PSP and will be sold for recommended retail price of $94.95.

With up to two and a half hours video recording time and the ability to capture and store over 40,000 photos*, Go!Cam seamlessly converts PSP to a portable, functional and fun camera.

Go!Cam offers a built in microphone to ensure continuous audio, the ability to change the direction of the camera lens vertically by 180 degrees and Go!Edit, an editing software package which allows users to save and edit photos, video and audio clips.

"Go!Cam is an exciting product for PSP owners looking for something new, fun and creative," says David Hine.  "Go!Cam converts your PSP into a mini camcorder, allowing you to shoot stills or video quality that's perfectly suited for email, upload or video editing or even playback on your PLAYSTATION 3.  It demonstrates yet again the potential, versatility and fun nature of PSP."  

Go!Edit software

Go!Edit editing software, bundled free with Go!Cam allows you to turn your PSP into a portable editing suite, letting you edit on the move.   With the ability to enhance movies and photos with sounds and graphical effects, Go!Edit provides everything to make a mini masterpiece after one quick and easy download.  Go!Edit also allows the option to upload creations onto the internet directly from the PSP, meaning that nothing need stand in your way to share your masterpiece with the world. For further instructions on how to download Go!Edit visit www.playstation.co.nz.

*Based on a 4GB Memory Stick PRO DuoT Go!Cam requires PSP firmware upgrade Ver. 3.0 onwards

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About Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand:

Based in Auckland, Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PLAYSTATION®3, PlayStation®2 and PSPT (PlayStation®Portable) software and hardware in New Zealand.

Since the PLAYSTATION 3 launch on 23 March 2007 in New Zealand, over 11,000 consoles have been shipped and after seven consecutive years as New Zealand's number one game console, over 440,000 PlayStation 2 consoles have been shipped. PlayStation Portable has also enjoyed strong results in New Zealand with over 77,000 units shipped to date, placing the PlayStation Portable in the number one spot for portable gaming consoles in New Zealand.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited:

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PLAYSTATION®3, PlayStation®2 and PSPT (PlayStation®Portable) software and hardware in 102 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats and manages the third party licensing programmes for the formats in these territories.

Since the launch of PLAYSTATION 3 in Europe on 23 March 2007 and the end of March 2007 over 1.6 million units have been shipped across the SCEE territories, over 5.5 million globally. Between its European debut on 24th November 2000 and the end of March 2007, over 44 million PlayStation 2 consoles have been shipped across the SCEE territories, over 117 million worldwide, making it one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history.  Between its European debut on 1st September 2005 and the end of March 2007, over 8 million PSP systems have been shipped across the SCEE territories, with over 25 million shipped worldwide since its Japanese launch in December 2004.

More information about PlayStation products can be found at www.playstation.com

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