VC Visteon Corporation

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) has brought the world's most popular video game system, Game Boy(R) Advance, to its next-generation Dockable Family Entertainment System(TM) for a comprehensive in-car video and gaming experience available for virtually any passenger vehicle. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The new Dockable Entertainment featuring Game Boy Advance combines the performance and versatility of the first portable premium in-vehicle entertainment system with a gaming platform that has sold nearly 300 million games worldwide since its introduction in 2001. Visteon's Dockable Family Entertainment System delivers factory-style fit and appearance, OE-grade performance and the ability to quickly and easily undock the portable media player for use in virtually any location. The system includes a low-profile docking platform installed within the vehicle's headliner and integrates with existing audio equipment. Its lightweight (2.5 pound) flip-down media player -- featuring a large, 10.2-inch screen -- can be undocked in a matter of seconds for use at home, on a plane, on vacation, outdoors, or in another vehicle. Dockable Entertainment featuring Game Boy Advance enables users to enjoy any of the more than 750 Game Boy Advance titles or watch any DVD-based video. The new system comes complete with a unique wireless game controller that minimizes clutter within the vehicle. The system also allows users to compete with one another by plugging a handheld Game Boy Advance unit into the media player's high-speed Game Boy Advance game link cable. To ensure maximum ease of use for players of all ages, the unit also features an easily accessible top-load gaming slot. "Dockable Entertainment featuring Game Boy Advance integrates two of the most popular vehicle entertainment technologies within a single innovative, functionally elegant system that's both affordable and adaptable to any vehicle make or model," said Greg Gyllstrom, vice president and general manager, Visteon Aftermarket operations. "Many consumers use the Dockable Family Entertainment System as an effective 'backseat babysitter' during road trips and daily commutes. The system also offers superior versatility and true OEM-grade performance. This next-generation system enhances the consumer experience in all respects." Research conducted by Visteon indicates that video gaming ranks as one of the most desirable in-car entertainment alternatives, along with DVD movies and audio compact discs. "This system appeals to a growing audience that spans virtually all age categories," Gyllstrom said. "In-vehicle video and gaming can help make any trip more enjoyable, both for the driver and passengers." Dockable Entertainment featuring Game Boy Advance is compatible with all existing Dockable Family Entertainment System docking stations. Other system features include optional wireless headphones and remote control unit, auxiliary jacks for camcorders and other electronic devices, and additional docking stations (without media player) for other family vehicles. In addition to DVDs and Game Boy Advance titles, the system is compatible with CD-based files, including MP3 and WMA. For additional information regarding Dockable Entertainment featuring Game Boy Advance, please visit http://www.evisteon.com/ , or write to: Visteon Aftermarket, One Village Center Drive, Van Buren Township, MI 48111. Nintendo Co.: The worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home and portable video game systems. Each year, hundreds of all-new titles for the best-selling Game Boy(R) Advance SP, Nintendo DS(TM) and Nintendo GameCube(TM) systems extend Nintendo's vast game library and continue the tradition of delivering a rich, diverse mix of quality video games for players of all ages. Since the release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 2 billion video games and more than 360 million hardware units globally, creating enduring industry icons such as Mario(TM) and Donkey Kong(R) and launching popular culture franchise phenomena such as Metroid(R), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(R). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at http://www.nintendo.com/ . Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and services to aftermarket customers. With corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany; the company has more than 170 facilities in 24 countries and employs approximately 50,000 people. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Melissa Andrade of Visteon Corporation, +1-734-710-5546, cell: +1-313-378-5935, ; or Drew Shippy, +1-330-688-3500, , for Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/ http://www.nintendo.com/

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