HDTV Game Upgrade for Playstation 2
Xploder HDTV Game Player – The ONLY Playstation 2 Upgrade that allows PS2 games to be played in High Definition.
25th July 2006
News Release - FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
In response to the announcements that both the XBOX 360 and Playstation 3 will utilise High Definition formats for next generation game development; It has been confirmed that Xploder will launch the HDTV Game Player to allow millions of Playstation 2 owners to upgrade their PS2 consoles, so that they can experience their favourite PS2 games in true High Definition quality via their HDTV sets.
PS2 lovers can now experience their games with enhanced image quality - standard PS2 games can be played in High Definition using the Xploder HDTV Game Player. You can also exploit the true capabilities of your HDTV set RIGHT NOW and benefit from crystal clear picture quality on all your PS2 games.
The Xploder HDTV Player is designed to allow you to make the most of your existing kit by providing everything needed to connect the PS2 to your HDTV.
Available for both PAL and NTSC PS2 consoles, the Xploder HDTV Player allows you to:
Select a HD 720p or 1080i setting to give a clearer, crisper picture quality for all PS2 games. Play games in Enhanced Definition (ED) TV 480p mode; a higher resolution for improved image quality. Choose from a variety of superior VGA options.*Driven by proprietary Xploder software, you simply put the disc in the PS2 console and use the simple on-screen interface to select the optimum configuration for your system (HD, ED or VGA modes) from the options menu. The details are automatically saved to your memory card, so there's no need to reconfigure the settings every time you use your console.
The supplied high-quality RGB component cable connects the PS2 directly in your HDTV to ensure superior image quality.
Requires VGA Cable (available separately from www.xploder.net)- end -
PR/Media Contact:
Phil Holmes
Marketing Manager
Fire International Ltd.
philholmes@fire-international.ltd.uk
www.xploder.net
office: +44 (0) 1302 325225
cell: +44 (0) 7717 713876
About Fire International Ltd:
Fire develops, manufactures and supplies worldwide a comprehensive range of console and PC based media management and video game enhancement utilities under the Xploder and Blaze brand-names.
As an MPEG4/AAC licensee, Fire provide advanced media conversion of video and music for use on PSP, Xbox 360, PS2, DS, Mobile Handsets and iPod as a single access point. Cross-platform media management solutions are available for all media, whatever the system.
The Blaze brand has been recently been used to re-launch a range of innovative bespoke accessory lines for major videogame consoles, available in sector leading metal packaging.
Proprietary products include: Xploder PSP Movie Player, Xploder PSP Music Studio, Blaze PSP Pro Audio Sound System and Protector Case, Xploder Xbox 360 Media Centre, Xploder PS2 Media Centre, Blaze PS2 HDTV Adaptor, Blaze PS2 Mini Pro Shock Wireless Controller, Xploder DS CheatSaves and Xploder iPod Media Centre.
Fire also provides OEM solutions for own-label product ranges across a wide variety of accessories, hardware and software - Fire technology powers the GameShark brand for Mad Catz in the US, Xterminator for Gametech in Japan and the Limited Edition Xploder Lite software that is bundled with the Lexar Gaming Edition PSP Memory Stick Duo memory card.
® Xploder and Blaze are Registered Trademarks of Fire International Ltd.
® Fire International acknowledges all other game and product names that are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective publishers, manufacturers or licensees.