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Sony was established in 1946 as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. The young company distinguished itself in the consumer electronics market with transistor radios, home video tape recorders, portable audio players called the Walkman, and compact disk players. In 1988, Sony acquired CBS Records. Later, in 1989 it acquired Columbia Pictures. The company also introduced the home video game console [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] in 1994. | Sony was established in 1946 as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. The young company distinguished itself in the consumer electronics market with transistor radios, home video tape recorders, portable audio players called the Walkman, and compact disk players. In 1988, Sony acquired CBS Records. Later, in 1989 it acquired Columbia Pictures. The company also introduced the home video game console [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] in 1994. | ||
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| Founded | 1946 |
| Legal structure | Public |
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Official website | https://sony.com/ |
Sony Group Corporation is a Japanese Zaibatsu (or mega corporation) headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.[1] The Sony Group owns Sony Corporation, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Sony Entertainment (including Sony Pictures and Sony Music Group), Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony Financial Group, among others.
Sony was established in 1946 as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. The young company distinguished itself in the consumer electronics market with transistor radios, home video tape recorders, portable audio players called the Walkman, and compact disk players. In 1988, Sony acquired CBS Records. Later, in 1989 it acquired Columbia Pictures. The company also introduced the home video game console PlayStation in 1994.
Different products with systemic problems
Controversies
| Controversy | Year | Background Info | Aftermath | Related Article | Related Video(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation Store Shutdown | 2021 | Sony intended to shut down the PlayStation Store on its PS3, PS Vita, and PSP consoles, despite many of the content offerings not being available on newer consoles. | Sony walked back the decision for the PS3 and PS Vita, citing the negative response from customers.[2] | ||
| Removal of Discovery titles | 2023 | Sony intended to remove customers' access to "purchased" Discovery Channel content at the end of their licensing agreements. | Sony reversed the decision, allowing customers to continue accessing the content. [3] | [Video References 1] [Video References 2] | |
| Helldivers 2 PSN Account Requirement | 2024 | Sony added a PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 after the game had become popular, including in countries where you can't create a PSN account. | The requirement was removed [4] , however the game was removed from sale in countries without PSN. [5] | [Video References 3] |
References
- ↑ "Access & Map Template:Webarchive." Sony Global. Retrieved 2 April 2021. "1–7–1 Konan Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075, Japan" – Map – Address in Japanese Template:Webarchive: "〒108-0075 東京都港区港南1–7–1"
- ↑ https://blog.playstation.com/2021/04/19/playstation-store-on-ps3-and-ps-vita-will-continue-operations/
- ↑ https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/psvideocontent/
- ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/553850/view/4196868529806518741
- ↑ https://www.gamesradar.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-gets-delisted-in-more-countries-without-psn-access-blindsided-devs-call-for-it-to-be-available-worldwide/
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