Sony Computer Entertainment and Connectix this week announced a joint technology agreement ending a two year legal dispute over a product that emulates Sony PlayStation games on PCs and Apple Macs. The companies have agreed to jointly develop emulator software to run PlayStation games on other platforms.

In 1999, Sony sued Connectix for copyright and patent infringement. Sony argued that because its emulator allowed PlayStation games to be played on PCs, it was harmful to game publishers, developers, creators and ultimately consumers.

As part of the agreement the two companies have resolved all legal issues pertaining to Connectix Virtual Game Station (CVGS). Sony Computer Entertainment will acquire from Connectix all assets related to the VGS emulation technology. Connectix will continue to offer the current version of both CVGS for Macintosh and Windows until June 30, 2001. Connectix will provide continuing support to existing users. All further emulation development for the PlayStation game console will proceed under the auspices of the joint agreement.

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