Exhibit 99.1


                   Immersion and Sony Computer Entertainment
             Conclude Litigation and Enter into Business Agreement


    SAN JOSE & FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1,
2007--Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ:IMMR), a leading developer and
licensor of touch feedback technology, and Sony Computer Entertainment
(SCE) today announced the companies have agreed to conclude their
patent litigation at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
and have entered into a new business agreement to explore the
inclusion of Immersion technology in PlayStation(R) format products.

    "We are pleased to have put this litigation behind us," said
Immersion CEO Victor Viegas. "Our new business agreement with Sony
Computer Entertainment is specifically intended to enable advanced
vibration capability for the benefit of the PlayStation gaming
community. We are happy to provide our technology in this regard and
hope to make technical proposals very soon with respect to use of our
technology in the PlayStation products."

    Immersion will receive the amount of the judgment entered by the
District Court, which includes damages, pre-judgment interest, costs,
and interest, in addition to retaining compulsory license fees ordered
by the District Court which were already paid. Terms of the business
agreement between the parties provide SCE with certain new rights with
respect to Immersion's patent portfolio. Additional financial terms
are not being disclosed. The conclusion of this litigation and the
agreement will have no material impact on Sony's consolidated earnings
forecast announced on January 30, 2007.

    "We look forward to exploring with Immersion exciting new ways to
bring the largest and best range of gameplay experiences to our
customers," said Kazuo Hirai, President and Group Chief Operating
Officer, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "We are very excited about
our new partnership with Immersion and the potential for new and
innovative products incorporating their technologies."

    About Immersion (www.immersion.com)

    Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is a recognized leader in
developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and
products. Using Immersion's advanced touch feedback technology
(www.immersion.com/corporate/products/), electronic user interfaces
can be made more productive, compelling, entertaining, or safer.
Immersion's technology is deployed across automotive, entertainment,
industrial controls, medical training, mobility, and three-dimensional
simulation markets. Immersion's patent portfolio includes over 600
issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries.

    About SCEA

    Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the
entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(TM) game
console, the PlayStation(R)2 and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer
entertainment systems and the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer
Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products
and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS
one game console, the PlayStation 2 and PLAYSTATION 3 computer
entertainment systems and the PSP system for the North American
market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations
and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

    About SCEI

    Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the
progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the
PlayStation(R) game console, the PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system, the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld
entertainment system and the upcoming, much-anticipated
PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home
entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and
PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of
home networked entertainment. PSP is a new handheld entertainment
system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality
full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced
computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor
with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary
divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer
Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc.
develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the
third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective
markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.

    Forward-looking Statements

    This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that
involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they
never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of
Immersion Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements.

    All statements, other than the statements of historical fact, are
statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements, including
any projections of earnings, revenues, or other financial matters; any
statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management for
future operations; any statements concerning the possible inclusion of
vibro-tactile or force feedback technologies in peripheral devices for
consumer gaming, or sales of vibro-tactile or force feedback
peripheral devices for consumer gaming; any statements regarding
consumer response that may occur as a result of having touch feedback
in peripheral devices or consumer and market acceptance of touch
feedback products in general; any statements regarding proposed
products or services; any statements regarding future economic
conditions or performance; statements of belief; and any statement or
assumption underlying any of the foregoing. Immersion's actual results
might differ materially from those stated or implied by such
forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties associated
with Immersion's business, which include but are not limited to, delay
in or failure to achieve commercial demand for Immersion's products or
the licensed products or a delay in or failure to achieve the
acceptance of touch feedback as a critical user experience.

    For a more detailed discussion of these factors, and other factors
that could cause Immersion's actual results to vary materially,
interested parties should review the risk factors listed in
Immersion's most current Form 10-Q, which is on file with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in
this press release reflect Immersion's beliefs and predictions as of
the date of this release. Immersion disclaims any obligation to update
these forward-looking statements as a result of financial, business,
or any other developments occurring after the date of this release.

    Immersion and the Immersion logo are trademarks of Immersion
Corporation.

    "PlayStation" and "PLAYSTATION" are registered trademarks of Sony
Computer Entertainment, Inc.

    All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.



    CONTACT: A&R Edelman for Immersion Corporation
             Alexandra Skillman, +1-650-762-2842
             askillman@ar-edelman.com
             or
             Sony Computer Entertainment America
             Dave Karraker, +1-650-655-6044
             Dave_karraker@playstation.sony.com
             or
             Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
             Corporate Communications, +81.3.6438.8686