Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Licenses Nyko iType 2 Controller for PlayStation 2

Business Wire, May 13, 2004

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2004

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has agreed to license Nyko Technologies' iType 2 controller for the PlayStation(R) 2 in Europe. Nyko, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of innovative peripherals for game systems, will now be offering the controller in European territories. The popular and unique iType 2 for PlayStation(R) 2, which combines traditional console controls with a keypad for online gaming, is already licensed by Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) in the U.S.

"We're pleased that SCEE has extended the license to the iType2 in Europe," said Herschel Nagi, CEO, Nyko. "We've enjoyed a strong relationship with Sony in the U.S.; now European gamers will be able to enjoy our Sony-endorsed controller."

Nyko Technologies, headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., is regarded as a pioneer within the industry. Over the years, the company has received numerous awards for its groundbreaking, patented product innovations and smart technologies, such as the GBA WormLight and the Wireless Net Extender. At the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology, Nyko was honored with a Best of Innovations award for its Air Flo(TM) Technology.

About Nyko Technologies(TM)

Nyko Technologies is a pioneer of innovative peripherals for interactive entertainment, personal computing and consumer electronics products. The company's mission is to design products that solve problems and improve user experience with both work and entertainment technology. Nyko's original products were first introduced with the patented Worm Light. More recently, Nyko is credited with the award-winning, patented line of Air Flo(TM) Controllers, the world's first series of game and PC controllers with forced air hand-cooling vents. The manufacturer's other groundbreaking and popular products include revolutionary flagship item Wireless Net Extender(TM), an easy-to-use and secure wireless Ethernet bridge, as well as a variety of licensed and original video game and computer peripherals. Nyko is headquartered in Los Angeles and has been in business since 1996. Please go to www.nyko.com or call 1-888-444-6956 for more information.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PS one and PlayStation 2 hardware and software in 102 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. By the end of March 2004, over 39.5 million PlayStation and PS one units had been shipped across these PAL territories and over 99 million worldwide. Between its European debut on 24 November 2000 and the end of March 2004, over 24.5 million PlayStation 2 units have been shipped across the PAL territories, over 71 million world-wide, making it one of the most successful computer entertainment products in history.

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