ViXS(TM) powers Sony's New PlayStation(R), PS3(R), Networked Recorder and Media Storage Nasne(TM)

ViXS(TM) powers Sony's New PlayStation(R), PS3(R), Networked Recorder and Media Storage Nasne(TM)

The ViXS XCode((R)) 4210 network media processor and dual HD transcoder delivers
unprecedented performance, feature set and integration making it the
ideal choice to power Sony's newest PlayStation PS3 Media Platform

TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc. today announces that
the XCode( )4210 powers Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PS3 networked recorder and
media storage device called "Nasne".   The XCode 4210 is a network media
processor and transcoding single chip System on Chip (SoC). The Sony
Nasne is the first product of its kind and a central addition to Sony's
strategy for the connected home.   Nasne provides multiple users with
the ability to watch and record digital terrestrial and satellite
broadcast through dedicated applications such as "torne" for
PlayStation3 (PS3 and "VAIO TV".   Users will also be able to access
recorded content from their PlayStationVita (PS Vita), Sony Tablet,
VAIO PCs, Xperia(TM) TVs or any other Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA
Certified((R)) TV, SmartPhone, Tablet or PC and stream this throughout the home.

Nasne represents the first step in Sony's newly harmonized media
business strategy.   A PS3-lookalike Nasne is encased in a slick
enclosure housing a 500 GB hard disk drive for external program
recording and storage. Taking full advantage of ViXS' dual HD
transcoding capabilities on the XCode 4210, the Sony Nasne has the
capability to concurrently stream stored video to two devices.    With
the first product launch in Japan the Sony Nasne also comes integrated
with "G GUIDE TV OUKOKU CHAN-TORU," a Japanese program guide service,
which will enable scheduled recordings to be set remotely from Sony
hardware.

Interfaces to Nasne include gigabit Ethernet, antenna input and output,
a B-CAS card slot for security decryption, and a USB port for hooking
up external drives to augment its internal hard disk drive capacity.
Multiple Nasne units can also be supported by various Sony devices so
as to boost the number of simultaneous recordings: the PS3 can handle
up to four, with the "torne" app, while VAIO PCs for example could
manage up to eight using the free "VAIO TV with Nasne" app.

"Since the launch of   XCode 4210 in 2010 ViXS has remained at the
forefront of the media processing technology curve" said Sally Daub.
President and CEO, ViXS Systems Inc.   "The XCode 4210 has continued to
exceed industry expectations with its ground-breaking technical
performance, level of integration and power efficient design. ViXS is
delighted to be playing such a significant part in Sony's latest
connected home experience".

The XCode 4210 single chip in the Sony Nasne products controls the
following features:

        --  Decode and display via HD satellite and terrestrial
            CAS-encrypted broadcasts
        --  Display HDMI out
        --  Ethernet networking
        --  Internet codec transcoding
        --  Advanced dual audio and video HD Transcoding
        --  Streaming n-screen support
        --  Rich 2D and 3D graphics user interface
        --  Digital Rights Management (DRM) for content protection
        --  Software stacks to support DLNA Certified(R)
        --  System design within 4 W power consumption budget

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the
progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develop and
markets the PlayStation(R)2 (PS2(R)) computer entertainment system, the
PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system, the
PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(R)) computer entertainment system and the
PlayStation(R)Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has
revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in
1994. PS2(R) further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home
networked entertainment. PSP(R) is a handheld entertainment system that
allows users to enjoy 3D games with high-quality full-motion video and
high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3(R) is an advanced computer system,
incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PS
Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a
revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within
a real world context. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation(R) experience to
open operating systems through PlayStation(R)Suite, a cross platform and
cross device initiative. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along
with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America
LLC., and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division
companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan and Sony Computer
Entertainment Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes
hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs
for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.

"PlayStation" and "PS3" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.

"Nasne" and "torne" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

"VAIO" and "Sony Tablet" are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Sony Corporation.

"Xperia" is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Mobile
Communications AB

About ViXS Systems Inc.   

ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for
processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and
audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between
many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices. 

ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions
and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of
Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs,
Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray
players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment
OEMs. 

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and
offices in Europe, Asia and North America. ViXS has 382 patents issued
and pending worldwide. Listed for four years running as one of
Deloitte's fastest growing North American companies, ViXS is setting
new standards in the way digital entertainment is viewed and
transmitted across an endless array of multimedia products. 

For more information on ViXS, please visit our website:  http://www.vixs.com.

VIXS((TM)), the ViXS((R) )logo, XCode(TM), XConnex(TM) and Xtensiv(TM) are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

SOURCE  ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.

CONTACT:  David Jones, Tel: (416) 646-2000, E-mail: djones@vixs.com