Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. Announces Optimized IP Software for Creation of New
Broadband-Enabled Content
SCEI and Cisco to Develop IPv4 and IPv6 dual protocol stack for PlayStation2
Foster City and Tokyo
May 16, 2001
Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. (SCEI), the global leader in the computer entertainment, today announced
a new Internet Protocol (IP) software optimized for SCEI’s PlayStation2’s
unique architecture. The software, developed by Cisco Systems, Inc., will
be incorporated into PlayStation 2 to enable a broader access to the Internet.
It will also be incorporated into the Software Development Kit (SDK) for
PlayStation 2, enabling game developers to create broadband-enabled entertainment
content.
This announcement
is a fundamental component of SCEI’s overall strategy for leading the
broadband network era.
Initially, Cisco will provide SCEI with IPv4 , which will be incorporated
into PlayStation 2. Incorporation of Quality of Service (QoS) functionality
into PlayStation 2 will follow to enhance the entertainment experience
by prioritizing network traffic. SCEI will continue to work together with
Cisco to develop an IPv4/IPv6 dual protocol stack for the broadband era.
The IPv4/IPv6 technology allows game developers to utilize either version
of the IP software in their title to connect to next generation networks.
The new IPv4/IPv6 dual protocol marks an important development bringing
PlayStation 2 users closer to reaping the entertainment benefits of digital
content services through the Internet.
“IPv6 is definitely the base for the broadband era,” said Ken Kutaragi,
CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment. “And PlayStation 2 will be one of
the first home entertainment platforms in the world to incorporate an
IPv4/IPv6 dual protocol stack. We will incorporate IPv4 protocol stack
and IPv4/IPv6 dual stack as provided by Cisco to the PlayStation 2 Software
Development Kit. By having the dual protocol stack, it will be much easier
for the developers to create content for the broadband network and will
further accelerate the arrival of the broadband era.” SCEI will investigate
the best solution to achieve a next-generation worldwide interconnected
broadband infrastructure that will deliver digital content in a high-speed,
reliable and efficient manner. The company will also collaborate with
service providers to facilitate its role in delivering the highest quality
digital content service to consumers worldwide. SCEI hopes to accelerate
the adoption of broadband-enabled digital entertainment content. With
PlayStation and PlayStation 2, Sony Computer Entertainment will create
and develop a new world of computer entertainment for the broadband era
through the fusion of game, music, movies, and broadcasting.
About Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression
of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation game
console and PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. SCEI, along with
its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. and
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., develops, publishes, markets
and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs
for these two platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered
in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business
unit of Sony Group.
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