NEWS - Thursday, November 1, 2001

Microsoft exits Sony-owned mall
Microsoft and Sony may share the competitive stage in San Francisco, but certainly not under one roof.With Microsofts Xbox (news - web sites) gaming system due out in two weeks, the software giant this week closed its retail store in San Franciscos Metreon center, according to a representative for the shopping mall. The buildings landlord happens to be Sony, one of the leading video-game makers in the industry.
Located in the South of Market area, the high-tech themed shopping and entertainment complex features Sonys "PlayStation" store--billed on the malls Web site as "the first, and only, completely hands-on game store."
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Source: http://www.yahoo.com/