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Throwing caution to the wind, and showing general indifference to Sony's lawsuit, Connectix announced the shipping of Virtual Game Station Version 1.1. The VGS allows G3 Macintosh owners to run many PlayStation titles on their Mac. For around $49, VGS software can be purchased in stores or over the web. Version 1.1 increases both compatibility and Sony's ire.

"Connectix believes our pioneering emulation technology gives consumers more choice in the hardware they use to run popular software applications," said Roy McDonald, president and CEO of Connectix Corporation. "We have offered this ability successfully and without controversy for years in the PC emulation market space as well."

"We do not believe that we have violated any intellectual property rights in the creation or marketing of Connectix Virtual Game Station," added McDonald. "Furthermore, as a software developer and publisher, Connectix strongly opposes the use of illegal copies of our product or PlayStation titles. We have developed technology specifically designed to prohibit the use of pirated PlayStation titles with Connectix Virtual Game Station. We've worked hard to prevent use of pirated software and have added additional security technology into Version 1.1."

"Naturally, we're disappointed that Sony has taken this initial step," McDonald concluded. "We greatly admire Sony, and in particular, its PlayStation product, and we hope that in time, we will be able to cooperate with them in marketing Connectix Virtual Game Station."

Kind words, but Connectix had better earn a lot of moola from VGS 1.1 to get an unbelievably talented lawyer. By the time this case is settled, the PlayStation will probably be outdated, but Sony is most likely trying to set a precedent for its next big system, the PlayStation 2.