DVD player feature pushes PlayStation2 to top of family Christmas wish list

It is not surprising that the PlayStation2 games console is top of most youngsters' wish lists across the world this Christmas. With many Europeans also hoping Santa will bring them a DVD player, the ability of the PlayStation2 to play DVDs 'straight from the box' makes it one of the most sought after presents for the whole family this Christmas.

The PlayStation2 is already the best selling DVD player in Europe, with over 10 million units installed in homes throughout Europe. The phenomenal growth in the popularity of DVD films means that many more families are choosing the PlayStation2 to meet all their entertainment needs.

The only games console that can play DVD films 'straight from the box', without the need for extra cost accessories, PlayStation2 also boasts a music CD player and Dolby quality sound. Gamers will rejoice in the phenomenal range of over 1,500 PS one and PlayStation2 games, from Disney's pre-school early learning titles through to the adult thrillers of The Getaway and GTA Vice City.

With the PlayStation2 on-line gaming service launching in the spring, PlayStation truly provides entertainment for the whole family.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is one of the leading publishers of games software for PlayStation, with a wide range of top quality, exclusive titles for every games genre. Delivering on its promise to publish top quality, blockbuster games throughout the year, SCEE's line-up of games for Christmas include such 'must have' titles as: The Getaway, WRC II Extreme, This is Football 2003, Formula One 2002, Tekken 4, Ratchet and Clank and Kingdom Hearts.

Full details of all forthcoming releases for PlayStation are available at www.playstation.com. PlayStation2 is on sale from a host of local resellers and is represented locally by Forestals (Appliances) Ltd of The Strand, Gzira.