1 00:00:05,377 --> 00:00:12,992 (Applause) 2 00:00:13,731 --> 00:00:16,022 Thank you Cass, for having me here today. 3 00:00:16,622 --> 00:00:19,531 The excitement at CES is always invigorating 4 00:00:19,531 --> 00:00:21,614 as all eyes are on the industry's 5 00:00:21,614 --> 00:00:25,530 best, most innovative and most promising new products. 6 00:00:25,530 --> 00:00:30,672 PlayStation is no stranger to the profound impact of a breakthrough product 7 00:00:30,672 --> 00:00:34,205 and how it can cause people to rethink what is possible. 8 00:00:35,343 --> 00:00:36,843 As many of you are aware, 9 00:00:36,843 --> 00:00:38,878 we recently introduced a little product called PlayStation 4 10 00:00:40,913 --> 00:00:42,948 to some great fanfare around the world. 11 00:00:42,948 --> 00:00:46,853 It quickly became the largest console launched ever, 12 00:00:46,853 --> 00:00:50,420 selling over 2.1 million units in just two weeks. 13 00:00:50,420 --> 00:00:53,224 And today I'm delighted to announce 14 00:00:53,224 --> 00:00:59,404 that the cumulative sell through has now passed 4.2 million units as of December 28th. 15 00:00:59,404 --> 00:01:00,416 [Applause] 16 00:01:00,416 --> 00:01:01,336 Thank you. 17 00:01:01,336 --> 00:01:05,782 [Applause] 18 00:01:06,229 --> 00:01:10,127 The PS4 embodies the type of technological advancement 19 00:01:10,127 --> 00:01:15,146 people have come to expect from PlayStation for the past twenty years. 20 00:01:15,146 --> 00:01:20,351 While I'm extremely proud of the incredible sophistication of the PS4 hardware, 21 00:01:20,351 --> 00:01:25,480 that is the physical and tangible aspects of the most powerful system we've ever created. 22 00:01:25,480 --> 00:01:29,731 I'm equally proud of what you can't touch and feel. 23 00:01:29,731 --> 00:01:34,313 I'm of course talking about the network that sits at the core of PS4 24 00:01:34,313 --> 00:01:37,634 and all PlayStation platforms. 25 00:01:37,634 --> 00:01:42,065 The network delivers virtually unlimited opportunities for our customers 26 00:01:42,065 --> 00:01:45,375 and represents the future of our industry. 27 00:01:45,375 --> 00:01:49,681 Sony's network vision is to deliver rich entertainment experiences 28 00:01:49,681 --> 00:01:54,520 that empower you to discover, connect and engage with your favourite content 29 00:01:54,520 --> 00:01:59,422 on virtually any device when, and how you want. 30 00:01:59,422 --> 00:02:05,058 If you own a Playstation system today, the network enables you to easily connect with friends, 31 00:02:05,058 --> 00:02:07,533 to unlock the full potential of games, 32 00:02:07,533 --> 00:02:11,703 and it gives you access to an incredible library of titles. 33 00:02:12,534 --> 00:02:18,080 In fact, Playstation's library of titles is one of the most expensive in the world, 34 00:02:18,080 --> 00:02:23,514 filled with memorable experiences that have kept gamers entertained for years. 35 00:02:23,514 --> 00:02:25,091 As we build the new network, 36 00:02:25,091 --> 00:02:29,619 we asked ourselves what if we could unlock Playstation's library of games 37 00:02:29,619 --> 00:02:36,593 so that they're instantly available on Playstation devices as well as non-Playstation devices. 38 00:02:36,593 --> 00:02:40,197 We've been steadfast in our commitment to make this a reality, 39 00:02:40,197 --> 00:02:42,659 and have made incredible advancements towards integrating 40 00:02:42,659 --> 00:02:48,410 Gaikai's advanced cloud based technology into our network. 41 00:02:49,057 --> 00:02:50,853 The result is nothing short of amazing 42 00:02:50,853 --> 00:02:55,564 and marks the beginning of a new era of streamed gaming 43 00:02:55,564 --> 00:03:01,565 that eliminates traditional barriers without compromising the quality of gameplay. 44 00:03:01,565 --> 00:03:07,065 I'm pleased to announce the new streaming game service - PlayStation Now 45 00:03:07,065 --> 00:03:11,195 This service will, in the longterm, provide existing PlayStation gamers 46 00:03:11,195 --> 00:03:14,253 with instant access to the games they love, from previous generations 47 00:03:17,311 --> 00:03:20,001 from the original PlayStation, PS2 and PS3. 48 00:03:20,371 --> 00:03:25,209 Equally important, the service will also introduce the world of PlayStation 49 00:03:25,209 --> 00:03:31,347 to even non-console owners, via smartphones, televisions and other devices. 50 00:03:31,347 --> 00:03:35,980 Soon, playing your favourite PS3 game on a tablet will be a reality. 51 00:03:35,980 --> 00:03:43,480 And actually you can try PlayStation Now, on Sony Bravia TVs and Playstation Vita systems 52 00:03:43,480 --> 00:03:47,130 in the Sony booth this week at CES. 53 00:03:47,130 --> 00:03:48,037 For the first time ever 54 00:03:48,037 --> 00:03:51,391 [Applause] 55 00:03:51,837 --> 00:03:55,713 For the first time ever, you can play blockbuster PS3 titles 56 00:03:55,713 --> 00:04:00,809 including PlayStation Game of the Year - The Last of Us, and beyond 57 00:04:00,809 --> 00:04:05,397 on a Bravia or PS Vita exclusively at the show. 58 00:04:05,397 --> 00:04:08,473 Streaming the rich High-Definition gameplay experience, 59 00:04:08,473 --> 00:04:10,638 delivered by the Last of Us, 60 00:04:10,638 --> 00:04:13,591 with low latency is a remarkable achievement 61 00:04:13,591 --> 00:04:16,408 and it demonstrates how we are paving the way 62 00:04:16,408 --> 00:04:19,466 for gamers to play whenever and wherever. 63 00:04:19,466 --> 00:04:21,002 We've heard that earlier on. 64 00:04:21,433 --> 00:04:23,534 We are also going to offer gamers choice 65 00:04:23,534 --> 00:04:25,897 when it comes to how they want to access content 66 00:04:25,897 --> 00:04:27,561 on Playstation Now. 67 00:04:27,561 --> 00:04:32,509 So they'll be able to rent by title for specific games they're interested in 68 00:04:32,509 --> 00:04:34,564 and we'll also offer a subscription model 69 00:04:34,564 --> 00:04:39,450 that delivers additional value, and allows people to explore a range of titles 70 00:04:39,450 --> 00:04:41,759 that they might otherwise not have experienced. 71 00:04:42,667 --> 00:04:48,065 I'm pleased to confirm that we will begin a closed beta in the US at the end of January 72 00:04:48,065 --> 00:04:51,034 with an expected full rollout this summer.