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HDTV DVD Movie Upgrade for Playstation 2

3rd August 2006

3rd August 2006

News Release – FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION

HDTV DVD Movie Upgrade for Playstation 2

Xploder HDTV Movie Player – The ONLY Playstation 2 upgrade that allows playback of DVD movies in Enhanced Definition.

Following the announcements that Microsoft intends to launch an external HD DVD player for XBOX 360 and that Playstation 3 will incorporate a Blu-ray player to support next generation movie formats; It has been confirmed that Xploder will launch the HDTV Movie Player to allow millions of Playstation 2 owners to upgrade their PS2 consoles, so that they can play their favourite DVDs in Enhanced Definition mode on their HDTV sets.

If like many others, you’ve bought a HDTV but you’re waiting for the outcome of the next generation DVD format war before investing in a new DVD player, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can UPGRADE NOW and get enhanced crystal-clear picture quality from your existing movie collection by simply hooking up a Playstation 2 console to your HDTV set.

The Xploder HDTV Movie Player is all you need to maximise your existing equipment by providing all you need to connect the PS2 to your HDTV.

Available for both PAL and NTSC PS2 consoles, the Xploder HDTV Player allows you to:

• Play DVD movies in Enhanced Definition (ED) TV 480p mode; a higher resolution for improved image quality.

Driven by proprietary Xploder software, you simply put the disc in the PS2 console and use the simple on-screen interface to select the ED configuration for your system 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.

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www.xploder.net

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.

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