Creative Introduces Speaker Systems For PlayStationÆ2

EAX-Enabled PlayWorksô DTT2500 Digital And PlayWorks PS2000 Offer DolbyÆ Digital 5.1 Audio For Console Gaming, PC Gaming And Movies

15-May-00

Creative Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), the leading provider of Personal Digital Entertainment (PDE) Internet solutions, announced two new speakers systems for the highly anticipated PlayStationÆ2, the Cambridge SoundWorksÆ PlayWorksô DTT2500 Digital and the Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks PS2000. The PlayWorks DTT2500 Digital and PlayWorks PS2000 are both equipped with an optical connection providing quick and easy connectivity to the PlayStation2 gaming console. The two new EAX-enabled speaker systems are not limited solely to console gaming use, but are also ideal for generating crystal-clear DolbyÆ Digital 5.1 home theatre quality surround sound for DVD movies and multichannel audio for games. ""The huge success of our DeskTop Theater DTT2500 Digital speakers for PC-DVD movies and games is a natural fit with the PlayStation2's ability to handle both activities. PlayStation2 users will not only experience thrilling multi-channel Dolby Digital movie sound with a PC-DVD or any set-top DVD player but they will also experience high-fidelity audio during game play on PlayStation2 consoles,"" said Sim Wong Hoo, Chairman and CEO of Creative Technology Ltd. ""With these two new speaker systems, Creative is poised to capitalize on one of the most anticipated game consoles in recent history."" The Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks PS2000 The Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks PS2000 is a compact, one-piece revolutionary speaker system complete with a separate subwoofer unit that can be easily connected to various generations of gaming consoles and to support ""virtual"" Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound for DVD movie and game experiences. ""This revolutionary one-piece speaker and subwoofer system is very user-friendly, one does not have to deal with multiple wires running across the room. The design is so compact and space saving that it makes an ideal personal surround speaker system in a small room,"" added Mr. Sim. Gaming and movie enthusiasts looking for high quality audio can take advantage of the speakers' ability to recreate a 5.1 surround soundfield, even from a one-piece speaker and separate subwoofer. Its built-in dual digital signal processors (DSPs), using a unique patented reverse interference acoustic dipole technology, enable the one-piece speaker and subwoofer system to reproduce a highly accurate 5.1 acoustic surround sound field around the user. Recent Review From Japanese PC User Publication ""When playing DVD titles with 5.1 channels, front and rear sound positioning was realistic. You can experience effective sound - something that you never expected to hear from two speakers. Incredible sound for 2 speakers!"" - PC User, April 2000 Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks DTT2500 Digital The new Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks DTT2500 Digital speaker system is a high output, high performance, digital home theatre system with a complete Dolby Digital surround sound audio system with optical or coaxial S/PDIF connectivity. The PlayWorks DTT2500 Digital allows users to enjoy realistic and powerful gaming sound and Dolby Digital 5.1 home theatre quality DVD movie audio. Based on the award-winning DeskTop Theater 5.1 and DeskTop Theater DTT2500 Digital, the PlayWorks DTT2500 Digital features a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, optical and coaxial S/PDIF connectivity, five compact satellites and a subwoofer. Besides supporting PlayStation2, the PlayWorks DTT2500 Digital is an ideal solution for other popular gaming consoles with ProLogicÆ content. In addition, the PlayWorks DTT2500 Digital is perfect for multichannel gaming on the PC platform as it can easily be connected to the Sound BlasterÆ Live! audio card through the digital DIN connection for crystal-clear digital audio, or to PC audio systems via four-channel analog inputs for better 3D positional audio. Availability The Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks DTT2500 Digital and the Cambridge SoundWorks PlayWorks PS2000 will be available to coincide with the PlayStation2 release. EAX: Sound With Vision Originated from the award-winning Sound Blaster Live! products, EAX is a collection of powerful, innovative audio technologies. Designed by Creative's world-class audio scientists and built into groundbreaking Personal Digital Entertainment solutions, EAX is changing the way audio is experienced. EAX technologies are implemented across a range of audio hardware solutions, system software, application software and application programming interfaces (APIs). About Cambridge SoundWorks Cambridge SoundWorks, a subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd., manufactures over 45 different models of home stereo, home theatre and computer speakers. It is the country's first and largest factory-direct stereo company, with 26 retail stores in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut and California and with online sales available at www.hifi.com. Information on Cambridge SoundWorks products is available at www.cambridgesoundworks.com. About Creative Creative Technology Ltd., a global leader in PC entertainment products, expands the power of the personal computer with Personal Digital Entertainment (PDE) Internet solutions, comprising desktop products, Internet appliances and Internet applications and services. Leveraging in-house technology, partnerships and value-added investments, Creative markets its solutions to consumers and system integrators, with worldwide distribution through traditional marketing channels, OEMs and the Internet. Creative's mission is to expand upon its leadership role in PDE, utilizing innovative technology, broadband and leading-edge designs for technically progressive consumers and entertainment enthusiasts. Explore PDE at www.creative.com.

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