Online Storage has arrived

Online Storage has arrived exclusively to PlayStation®Plus members

Online Storage space answers community demand to allow uploading and downloading of game saves

Auckland, 10th March: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is pleased to announce the arrival of Online Storage for game saves on your PlayStation®3 (PS3™). Responding to the interest from the PlayStation®3 community, Online Storage will be available via PlayStation®Network from 10th March 2011, exclusively to PlayStation®Plus members. With 150MB of space available, Online Storage for games saves allows PlayStation Plus members to store game save backup data (max 1000 game saves[1]) online.

Users can access their Online Storage via XMB® (XrossMediaBar), under the Games icon, where they can save game data or download and pick up and play from where they left off. Games saved in Online Storage can also be accessed by logging into their PlayStation Network account from any PS3. Therefore, it will be possible to download a game save to a friend’s PS3 and continue playing, whilst also benefiting from not running the risk of losing game data if they choose to upgrade their console. PlayStation Plus members can also save their ‘copy protected’ game data to the Online Storage [2], however there will be a 24 hour period after saving before they can access the data on a different PS3

Online Storage is the latest addition to the exclusive features available to PlayStation Plus members. Join the growing PlayStation Plus community and sign up to the premium service that gives you access to a host of content and features, including: New, classic and exclusive games, themes and avatars worth over $400 a year*. PlayStation®Store discounts, early access to selected demos and betas, the option to try certain games before you buy and automatically download your game and system updates while you sleep. All this for just $89.95 a year or $26.95 for 90 days!

Find our more at eu.playstation.com/playstationplus

* Approximate value based on average RRP of available content in a one year subscription, excluding discounts, calculated using exchange rates as at May 2010. Actual value may vary. Access to some content, excluding discounted content, terminates at the end of the subscription period.

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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 PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) software and hardware in New Zealand.

Since the PLAYSTATION 3 launch on 23 March 2007 in New Zealand, over 110,000 consoles have been shipped and after many years as New Zealand's favourite game console, over 530,000 PlayStation 2 consoles have been shipped. PlayStation Portable has also enjoyed strong results in New Zealand with shipments now exceeding 175,000 units making it the number one console for portable gaming in New Zealand. For global figures, please refer to the Sony Computer Entertainment Europe information below.

For more information on PlayStation products visit www.playstation.co.nz.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 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 programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, 47.9 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 150 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 67.8 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, more than 69 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 1.43 billion items have been downloaded.

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

PlayStation, the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PS3 and PSP are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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[1] The average game save is 1-2 MB but may vary

[2] Some save data does not support Online Storage

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