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Sonic Heroes Ships on PlayStation 2 & Xbox

SEGA of America has begun shipping SONIC HEROES for Xbox and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems. This is the first original SONIC THE HEDGEHOG console game in three years and the first appearance for the character on Xbox and PlayStation 2. SONIC HEROES for Nintendo GameCube was released on January 6, 2004.

The game challenges players to control three characters simultaneously, each offering the unique individual ability of speed, power or flight. Multiple teams follow their own unique story paths across 14 stages with the combined objective of thwarting Dr. Eggman's nefarious plans.

"We are proud to see our marquee franchise reaching the largest possible gaming audience and running at Sonic speed onto PlayStation 2 and Xbox for the first time," said Scott A. Steinberg, vp of entertainment marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "We look forward to quickly establishing as strong a marketing presence on PlayStation 2 and Xbox as we have on Nintendo GameCube."

SONIC HEROES is rated "E" for Everyone and is available at retailers nationwide for $49.95.

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices and gaming consoles. For more information, visit www.SEGA.com.

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