In addition, the judgment required Sony to suspend the sale of all controllers containing Immersion-patented technology, including all PlayStation and PlayStation 2 console packages. Sony appealed this decision and has been able to sell its products while the appeal was being heard.
Sony faced a legal obligation to cease selling controllers that utilized Immersion's patented technology, which included all PlayStation and PlayStation 2 console packages.  The company challenged this ruling, maintaining its ability to sell its products during the appeals process.