PlayStation Experience

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PlayStation Experience
StatusActive
Genre Video games
VenueVaries
Location(s)Varies
CountryUnited States
InauguratedDecember 6, 2014;9 years ago (2014-12-06)
Most recentAugust 19, 2018;5 years ago (2018-08-19)
Organized by Sony Interactive Entertainment

PlayStation Experience, also known as PSX, is an annual event for the video game industry presented by Sony Interactive Entertainment used to reveal and advertise PlayStation games and game-related merchandise. The event is open to the public and showcases various panels and many unreleased games, with playable demos. [1]

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England

2002

The first PlayStation Experience was held alongside the European Computer Trade Show at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in August 2002. [2] Over 20,000 people attended over the three days. [3]

2003

The second PlayStation Experience took place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre as part of London Games Week, from August 28–31, 2003. [3] [4]

North America

2014

PlayStation Experience returned in the United States, at Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from December 6–7, 2014, marking the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation. [5]

2015

The second PlayStation Experience event was held at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California from December 5–6, 2015. [9] [10]

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2016

The third PlayStation Experience event was held at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California from December 3–4, 2016. [11]

2017

The fourth PlayStation Experience event was held again at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California from December 9–10, 2017. [12]

South East Asia

2017

The first South East Asia PlayStation Experience event was held at KL Live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from August 5, 2017. [13]

2018

The second South East Asia PlayStation Experience event was held at GMM Live House in Bangkok, Thailand between August 18–19, 2018. [14] [15]

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