Press Release
The9 to Present at the Credit Suisse First Boston China Investment
Conference 2005
Shanghai, China – October 10, 2005. The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) today announced that it is scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse First Boston China Investment Conference 2005 in Shanghai on Wednesday, October 12, 2005. Mr. Jun Zhu, the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the conference.

  Credit Suisse First Boston China Investment Conference 2005

  Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2005

  Time: 11:35AM (Local Time)

  Venue: The Westin Shanghai

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited is a leading online game operator and developer in China which commenced
operations in 1999. Currently, The9's business is primarily focused on operating and
developing MMORPGs. The9 directly or through affiliates operates licensed MMORPGs,
consisting of MU, WoW and Mystina Online in China. It has also obtained exclusive
licenses to operate additional MMORPGs in China, including ZhiZun and Granado Espada.
In addition, The9 has developed its first proprietary MMORPG titled "Joyful Journey West" ("JJW"), which entered all-access public open beta testing in August 2005.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under
the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release contain forward-looking statements. The9 may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about The9's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, The9's limited operating history as an online game operator, political and economic policies of the Chinese government, the laws andregulations governing the online game industry and information disseminated over the Internet in China, intensified government regulation of Internet cafes, The9's ability to retain existing players and attract new players, license, develop or acquire additional online games that are appealing to users, anticipate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and respond to competitive market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties outlined in The9's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form F-1, as amended, and annual report on Form 20-F. The9 does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For further information about The9, please contact

James Rhee, CFA
Investor Relations & Overseas Business Development - Senior Director
The9 Limited
Tel: +86 (21) 3217-4567 ext. 9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com