1 00:00:05,377 --> 00:00:13,731 (Applause) 2 00:00:13,731 --> 00:00:16,022 Thank you Cass, for having me here today. 3 00:00:16,022 --> 00:00:19,480 The excitement at CES is always invigorating 4 00:00:19,480 --> 00:00:23,230 as all eyes are on the industry's best, most innovative, 5 00:00:23,230 --> 00:00:25,530 and most promising new products. 6 00:00:25,530 --> 00:00:31,934 PlayStation is no stranger to the profound new impact of a breakthrough product 7 00:00:31,934 --> 00:00:34,205 and how it can cause people to rethink what is possible. 8 00:00:34,205 --> 00:00:36,843 As many of you are aware, 9 00:00:36,843 --> 00:00:40,212 we recently introduced a little product called PlayStation 4 10 00:00:40,212 --> 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 --> 00:00:59,479 that the cumulative sell through has now passed 4.2 million units as of December 28th. 15 00:00:59,479 --> 00:01:06,229 Thank you. 16 00:01:06,229 --> 00:01:11,313 The PS4 embodies the type of technological advancement people have come to expect 17 00:01:11,313 --> 00:01:15,146 from PlayStation for the past twenty years. 18 00:01:15,146 --> 00:01:20,351 While I'm extremely proud of the incredible sophistication of the PS4 hardware, 19 00:01:20,351 --> 00:01:25,480 that is the physical and tangible aspects of the most powerful system we've ever created. 20 00:01:25,480 --> 00:01:29,731 I'm equally proud of what you can't touch and feel. 21 00:01:29,731 --> 00:01:34,313 I'm of course talking about the network that sits at the core of PS4 22 00:01:34,313 --> 00:01:37,634 and all Playstation platforms. 23 00:01:37,634 --> 00:01:42,065 The network delivers virtually unlimited opportunities for our customers 24 00:01:42,065 --> 00:01:45,375 and represents the future of our industry. 25 00:01:45,375 --> 00:01:49,681 Sony's network vision is to deliver rich entertainment experiences 26 00:01:49,681 --> 00:01:54,520 that empower you to discover, connect and engage with your favourite content 27 00:01:54,520 --> 00:01:59,422 on virtually any device when, and how you want. 28 00:01:59,422 --> 00:02:01,458 If you own a Playstation system today, the network enables you to easily connect with friends, 29 00:02:01,458 --> 00:02:07,533 to unlock the full potential of games, 30 00:02:07,533 --> 00:02:12,534 and it gives you access to an incredible library of titles. 31 00:02:12,534 --> 00:02:18,942 In face, Playstation's library of titles is one of the most expensive in the world, 32 00:02:18,942 --> 00:02:23,514 filled with memorable experiences that have kept gamers entertained for years 33 00:02:23,514 --> 00:02:26,230 As we build the new network, we asked ourselves 34 00:02:26,230 --> 00:02:29,619 what if we could unlock Playstation's library of games 35 00:02:29,619 --> 00:02:36,593 so that they're instantly available on Playstation devices as well as non-Playstation devices. 36 00:02:36,593 --> 00:02:40,197 We've been steadfast in our commitment to make this a reality, 37 00:02:40,197 --> 00:02:42,648 and have made incredible advancements 38 00:02:42,648 --> 00:02:48,504 towards integrating Gaikai's advanced cloud based technology into our network. 39 00:02:48,504 --> 00:02:51,315 The result is nothing short of amazing 40 00:02:51,315 --> 00:02:56,564 and makes the beginning of a new era of streamed gaming 41 00:02:56,564 --> 00:03:01,565 that eliminates traditional barriers without compromising the quality of gameplay. 42 00:03:01,565 --> 00:03:07,065 I'm pleased to announce the new streaming game service Playstation Now 43 00:03:07,065 --> 00:03:11,195 This service will, in the longterm, provide existing Playstation gamers 44 00:03:11,195 --> 00:03:15,701 with instant access to the games they love, from previous generations 45 00:03:15,701 --> 00:03:20,371 from the original Playstation, PS2 and PS3. 46 00:03:20,371 --> 00:03:25,209 Equally important the service will also introduce the world of Playstation 47 00:03:25,209 --> 00:03:31,347 to even non-console owners, via smartphones, television and other devices. 48 00:03:31,347 --> 00:03:35,980 Soon playing your favourite PS3 game on a tablet would be a reality. 49 00:03:35,980 --> 00:03:43,480 And actually you can try PlayStation Now, on Sony Bravia TVs and Playstation Vita systems 50 00:03:43,480 --> 00:03:47,130 in the Sony booth this week at CES. 51 00:03:47,130 --> 00:03:51,898 For the first time ever (Applause) 52 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:53,037 For the first time ever, you can play blockbuster PSP titles 53 00:03:53,037 --> 00:04:00,809 including Playstation game of the year, The Last of Us and Beyond 54 00:04:00,809 --> 00:04:05,397 on a Bravia or PS Vita exclusively at the show. 55 00:04:05,397 --> 00:04:09,720 Streaming the rich, High Definition gameplay experience, 56 00:04:09,720 --> 00:04:11,023 delivered by the Last of Us, 57 00:04:11,023 --> 00:04:13,591 with low latency is a remarkable achievement 58 00:04:13,591 --> 00:04:18,147 and it demonstrates how we are paving the way 59 00:04:18,147 --> 00:04:19,928 for gamers to play whenever and wherever 60 00:04:19,928 --> 00:04:21,433 You've heard that earlier. 61 00:04:21,433 --> 00:04:23,534 We are also going to offer gamers choice 62 00:04:23,534 --> 00:04:25,897 when it comes to how they want to access content 63 00:04:25,897 --> 00:04:28,638 on Playstation Now 64 00:04:28,638 --> 00:04:30,479 So they'll be able to rent by title for specific games they're interested in 65 00:04:30,479 --> 00:04:34,564 and we'll also offer a subscription model 66 00:04:34,564 --> 00:04:39,450 that delivered additional value, and allows people to explore a range of title 67 00:04:39,450 --> 00:04:42,852 that they might otherwise not have experienced. 68 00:04:42,852 --> 00:04:48,065 I'm pleased to confirm that we'll begin a closed beta in the US at the end of January 69 00:04:48,065 --> 00:04:54,465 with an expected full rollout this summer.