Los Angeles, California, June 15, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today
announced that it will offer PlayStation®Plus, a new subscription service package on
PlayStation®Network. In addition to the current free to use existing features and services,
PlayStation Plus brings value-added offerings including exclusive services and content on June
29, 2010, worldwide. PlayStation Plus will further enhance PlayStation Network, which has
recently achieved a cumulative number of registered accounts of over 50 million globally.
By accessing PlayStation®Store via PlayStation®3 (PS3®), PlayStation Network users
will be able to purchase membership*1 to PlayStation Plus, providing members with new
options to expand and enhance their gaming experience and enabling them to gain an exclusive
set of features and content. For users’ convenience, PlayStation Plus will be available in
different subscription options of 30 days (Japan: 500 yen, Asia: HK$38), 90 days (North
America: $17.99, Europe: €14.99) and 365 days (Japan: 5,000 yen, Asia: HK$233, North
America: $49.99, Europe: €49.99).
PlayStation Plus features include*2:
? Full game trial*3
Members will have access to full versions of designated PS3® and PlayStation Network
titles including PS one® Archives (PS one® Classics). The titles on offer will be available
for download on PlayStation Store for a stated period and change every month. Members will be able to play the full version of the game for a designated period and even after the
trial period expires, users will be able to continue playing the game by purchasing the
game on-line*4.
? Games
Member will be able to play the full version of designated PS3 downloadable and
PlayStation Network titles including PS one Archives (PS one Classics) and minis*5 with
no limit of time as long as membership is effective. These games will become available
exclusively for PlayStation Plus members at no extra cost.
? Special content
Content such as avatars and custom themes many of which are exclusive will become
available for PlayStation Plus members at no extra cost.
? Discounts
Members will have access to exclusive discounts on designated PS3 and PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) titles. Titles will vary every month on PlayStation Store.
? Early access
Members will have early access to designated new game beta trials, game demos and
video content prior to public distribution.
? Automatic content downloads and updates
PS3 will automatically download and install designated game demos and game updates
and also download the system software update data*6. PS3 will automatically start up at a
designated time to download content and will turn off after the download has completed.
Since its launch in November 2006, PlayStation Network continues to gain strong
support from users around the world. It offers a broad range of on-line content and services,
including on-line gaming, video chat and text messaging with other PS3 users on-line, as well
as access to many games, videos and comic content downloadable from PlayStation Store.

Tailored to enhance the experience for PlayStation users, PlayStation Plus will further enrich
the PlayStation Network gaming experience.
SCE, with its strong lineup of entertainment content and services on PlayStation
Network, will deploy various measures to provide entertainment experience to PlayStation
users, and further expand PlayStation platforms.
*1 PlayStation users can purchase PlayStation Plus membership through PlayStation Store on PS3 only.
Users need to install PS3 system software version 3.40, which will be released on June 29th, to enjoy
PlayStation Plus.
*2 Content will vary by region.
*3 Expiration date will vary by content.
*4 Users will continue to enjoy games with previously saved data. Any trophies earned during the trial will
also be unlocked.
*5 “minis” are not available in Japan.
*6 As the install requires users agreement, it will not be installed automatically.