Got this email from Sony this morning -
Thank you for your recent email.
Sony PlayStation doesn't arrange extended warranty directly. The only option in relation to getting an extended warranty is directly through the retail stores. If the direct store doesn't arrange an extended warranty, you may be able to contact the department store head office to ask if an extended warranty is possible. Sony PlayStation covers the product warranty for a 12 month period & after that time if extended warranty is available, it will be covered by the retail stores.
02/11/2007
Planet Earth, New New York