PlayStation Experience, also known as PSX, is an annual event for the

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presented by

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used to reveal and advertise

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games and game-related merchandise. The event is open to the public and showcases various panels and many unreleased games, with playable

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England

2002

The first PlayStation Experience was held alongside the

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at the

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in August 2002. Over 20,000 people attended over the three days.

2003

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

North America

2014

PlayStation Experience returned in the United States, at

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from December 6–7, 2014, marking the 20th anniversary of the

Exhibitors

2015

The second PlayStation Experience event was held at

Moscone Center The George R. Moscone Convention Center (pronounced ), popularly known as the Moscone Center, is the largest convention and exhibition complex in San Francisco, California. The complex consists of three main halls spread out across three block ...

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from December 5–6, 2015.

Exhibitors

2016

The third PlayStation Experience event was held at

Anaheim Convention Center The Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California and is the largest exhibition facility on the West Coast of the United States. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. The original comp ...

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from December 3–4, 2016.

Exhibitors

2017

The fourth PlayStation Experience event was held again at

from December 9–10, 2017.

South East Asia

2017

The first South East Asia PlayStation Experience event was held at KL Live in

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from August 5, 2017.

Exhibitors

2018

The second South East Asia PlayStation Experience event was held at GMM Live House in

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between August 18–19, 2018.

Exhibitors

References

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