Sony Integrates Java Capabilities into PS2 !

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Sony Computer Entertainment announced today that it would it would integrate the Java platform developed by Sun Microsystems into PlayStation 2 to be available by the end of 2001. This is SCEI\'s further step to realize the company\'s overall strategy to lead the broadband-networked era.

By integrating Java technologies into PlayStation 2, its ability further extends to downloading new applications and services dynamically from the network in a highly secured manner. Through this, PlayStation 2 owners will
be able to access to millions of Java applications that exist on the current
Internet.....

"SCEI aims to create a new world of entertainment by merging games with communication," said Shinichi Okamoto, senior vice president and CTO of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. "It is a clear solution that PlayStation 2 supports Java. By collaborating with Sun, we hope to accelerate bringing in the open and secure network communication into the future."
   
"SCEI\'s plan to integrate Java technology into PlayStation 2 represents a significant milestone in the adoption and availability of Java technology for the global home entertainment market," said Patricia C. Sueltz, executive vice president, Software Systems Group of Sun Microsystems Inc. "The combination of Java technologies and PlayStation 2 forms a powerful platform which will allow consumers to easily and safely access a wide array of network applications and services in their homes."

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well if the PS2 is going to be on the interent then it better damn weell be able to read java script

It was only a matter of time. How could they implement Flash capabilities and leave out Java?

BTW- I am not saying the are dependant on each other. So don\'t question my 1337-ness.