SCEA announces million-dollar giveaway

Sony Computer Entertainment America has today announced that it will give one lucky consumer a million dollars as part of its upcoming "PlayStation's Million Reasons to Play" PS2 Combo Pack promotion. By registering the serial number of their PS2 Combo Pack at the official PlayStation Web site before January 16, consumers will be entered into a drawing to win a check for a one-time payment of a million dollars by the beginning of March.

The PlayStation 2 Combo Pack, which retails for $199, includes a PS2 console, a network adaptor, and a copy of the online-enabled racing game ATV Offroad Fury 2.

"PlayStation's Million Reasons to Play marks the largest hardware promotion of its kind and is a great way for us to kick off our holiday season," said Sharon Shapiro, director of promotions for Sony Computer Entertainment America. "The PlayStation 2 Combo Pack gives gift-givers and receivers an incredible entertainment package, and with the giveaway we are taking this value proposition one step further."