Long-Term Deferred Revenue

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Long-Term Deferred Revenue [Abstract]

8. Long-term Deferred Revenue

Long-term deferred revenue consisted of the following:


	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(In thousands)

Deferred revenue for Sony Computer Entertainment	$	12,634	$	15,632
Other deferred revenue		595		862

Long-term deferred revenue	$	13,229	$	16,494

- Definition

The entire disclosure for deferred revenues at the end of the reporting period, and description and amounts of significant changes that occurred during the reporting period. Deferred revenue is a liability as of the balance sheet date related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.

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