PlayStation prices to rise in US as tariffs bite Sony said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the US due to a "challenging economic environment." Business • 21 Aug
PlayStation prices to rise in US as tariffs bite Sony said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the US due to a "challenging economic environment." Business • 21 Aug
Sony Interactive Entertainment to create 100 Dublin jobs Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind the video console PlayStation brand, is to create 100 jobs as it opens a new office in Dublin. Business • 17 Apr
Sony Interactive Entertainment to create 100 Dublin jobs Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind the video console PlayStation brand, is to create 100 jobs as it opens a new office in Dublin. Business • 17 Apr
Sony announces PS5 price hike of 10% in some regions Japan's Sony said it has hiked the price of some PlayStation 5 consoles in select markets, but not the US, because of "challenging" global economic conditions. Business • 14 Apr
Sony announces PS5 price hike of 10% in some regions Japan's Sony said it has hiked the price of some PlayStation 5 consoles in select markets, but not the US, because of "challenging" global economic conditions. Business • 14 Apr
Sony lifts profit forecast as games business shines Sony has today raised its operating profit forecast for the year ending in March by 2% to 1.34 trillion yen ($8.70 billion) as it reported strong growth at its key gaming unit. Business • 13 Feb
Sony lifts profit forecast as games business shines Sony has today raised its operating profit forecast for the year ending in March by 2% to 1.34 trillion yen ($8.70 billion) as it reported strong growth at its key gaming unit. Business • 13 Feb
Sony to offer PlayStation Plus users 5-day extension Sony said that all PlayStation Plus members would automatically receive an additional five days of service, after a global outage disrupted the PlayStation Network (PSN) for about 18 hours on Friday and Saturday. Business • 10 Feb
Sony to offer PlayStation Plus users 5-day extension Sony said that all PlayStation Plus members would automatically receive an additional five days of service, after a global outage disrupted the PlayStation Network (PSN) for about 18 hours on Friday and Saturday. Business • 10 Feb
Dead Pixels: Why game graphics don't matter any more Video game-makers used to make a big deal of their cutting-edge graphics, but they're not the selling point that they used to be, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Jan
Dead Pixels: Why game graphics don't matter any more Video game-makers used to make a big deal of their cutting-edge graphics, but they're not the selling point that they used to be, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Jan
Game Over: The $200m flop you've never heard of Even the biggest flop tends to make some of its money back - but Sony's blockbuster multiplayer game won't have made the studio a single cent following its short livespan, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 07 Oct 24
Game Over: The $200m flop you've never heard of Even the biggest flop tends to make some of its money back - but Sony's blockbuster multiplayer game won't have made the studio a single cent following its short livespan, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 07 Oct 24
Sony reports 10% profit rise in first quarter Sony has today reported a 10% rise in operating profit in the April-June quarter, beating analyst estimates, boosted by its image sensors and games businesses. Business • 07 Aug 24
Sony reports 10% profit rise in first quarter Sony has today reported a 10% rise in operating profit in the April-June quarter, beating analyst estimates, boosted by its image sensors and games businesses. Business • 07 Aug 24
Sony to lay off 900 PlayStation employees Japan's Sony is cutting about 900 jobs at its PlayStation unit and shutting a studio in London, it said today as the video game industry struggles to recover from a post-pandemic slump. Business • 27 Feb 24
Sony to lay off 900 PlayStation employees Japan's Sony is cutting about 900 jobs at its PlayStation unit and shutting a studio in London, it said today as the video game industry struggles to recover from a post-pandemic slump. Business • 27 Feb 24
Sony expects profit to slip after record year Sony Group said today it expects this business year's operating profit to slip from a record high as lower income from financial services offsets gains in its gaming, music and movie businesses. Business • 28 Apr 23
Sony expects profit to slip after record year Sony Group said today it expects this business year's operating profit to slip from a record high as lower income from financial services offsets gains in its gaming, music and movie businesses. Business • 28 Apr 23
PlayStation eyes new investment for PC, mobile push Sony Group's gaming business is looking at fresh investment to bolster its push into PC and mobile, a senior executive said. Business • 04 Oct 22
PlayStation eyes new investment for PC, mobile push Sony Group's gaming business is looking at fresh investment to bolster its push into PC and mobile, a senior executive said. Business • 04 Oct 22
Playstation faces £5 billion legal action in UK Millions of Sony PlayStation customers in the UK could claim a share of up to £5 billion in damages if a new legal claim filed against the gaming giant is successful. Business • 22 Aug 22
Playstation faces £5 billion legal action in UK Millions of Sony PlayStation customers in the UK could claim a share of up to £5 billion in damages if a new legal claim filed against the gaming giant is successful. Business • 22 Aug 22
Sony aims to sell 18 million PS5 consoles this year Sony Group said today it planned to sell 18 million PlayStation 5 consoles this business year as robust game sales helped it more than double fourth-quarter operating profit. Business • 10 May 22
Sony aims to sell 18 million PS5 consoles this year Sony Group said today it planned to sell 18 million PlayStation 5 consoles this business year as robust game sales helped it more than double fourth-quarter operating profit. Business • 10 May 22
Cyberpunk maker reports slump in quarterly profit CD Projekt said its profit fell by more than half in the first quarter from a year earlier as its flagship game, "Cyberpunk 2077," was kept off Sony's PlayStation Store. Business • 01 Jun 21
Cyberpunk maker reports slump in quarterly profit CD Projekt said its profit fell by more than half in the first quarter from a year earlier as its flagship game, "Cyberpunk 2077," was kept off Sony's PlayStation Store. Business • 01 Jun 21
Sony to integrate Discord chat app into PlayStation Sony Group has said it has invested in popular chat app Discord and was looking to get it into the PlayStation next year. World • 04 May 21
Sony to integrate Discord chat app into PlayStation Sony Group has said it has invested in popular chat app Discord and was looking to get it into the PlayStation next year. World • 04 May 21
Sony raises profit outlook amid home entertainment boom Japanese electronics and media giant Sony has raised its full-year profit outlook by one-third and said it was struggling to keep up with pandemic-fuelled demand for the new PlayStation 5 amid a global shortage of semiconductors. Business • 03 Feb 21
Sony raises profit outlook amid home entertainment boom Japanese electronics and media giant Sony has raised its full-year profit outlook by one-third and said it was struggling to keep up with pandemic-fuelled demand for the new PlayStation 5 amid a global shortage of semiconductors. Business • 03 Feb 21
Game On: Getting the most out of your new console So Santy brought you the console you've been eyeing up for months (or maybe even years) - but now that you have it, what do you do next? Here's a quick guide to what you should do to get the most out of your new device today - and beyond. Business • 25 Dec 20
Game On: Getting the most out of your new console So Santy brought you the console you've been eyeing up for months (or maybe even years) - but now that you have it, what do you do next? Here's a quick guide to what you should do to get the most out of your new device today - and beyond. Business • 25 Dec 20
Cyberpunk 2077 pulled from PlayStation Store Sony is pulling the much-hyped Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation stores around the world, after a flood of complaints and ridicule over bugs, compatibility issues and even health risks. Business • 18 Dec 20
Cyberpunk 2077 pulled from PlayStation Store Sony is pulling the much-hyped Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation stores around the world, after a flood of complaints and ridicule over bugs, compatibility issues and even health risks. Business • 18 Dec 20
Sony seeing 'considerable' PS5 demand ahead of launch Sony is seeing "very considerable" demand for its PlayStation 5 console via pre-orders, its gaming chief has said. Business • 28 Oct 20
Sony seeing 'considerable' PS5 demand ahead of launch Sony is seeing "very considerable" demand for its PlayStation 5 console via pre-orders, its gaming chief has said. Business • 28 Oct 20
PlayStation 5 launch sets up Xbox head-to-head launch in November, setting up a sales battle with rival console Xbox Series X as the gaming industry thrives during the pandemic. Business • 17 Sep 20
PlayStation 5 launch sets up Xbox head-to-head launch in November, setting up a sales battle with rival console Xbox Series X as the gaming industry thrives during the pandemic. Business • 17 Sep 20
Sony Q1 operating profit falls just 1.1% Japan's Sony has reported a 1.1% decline in first-quarter operating profit, much milder than market estimates as its gaming business thrived during lockdown. Business • 04 Aug 20
Sony Q1 operating profit falls just 1.1% Japan's Sony has reported a 1.1% decline in first-quarter operating profit, much milder than market estimates as its gaming business thrived during lockdown. Business • 04 Aug 20
French police use pepper spray on PS4 bargain hunters Police in France used pepper spray to disperse a large crowd of shoppers that had gathered outside a new Lidl store that had advertised Playstation 4 consoles for the low price of €95. News Lens • 17 Jun 20
French police use pepper spray on PS4 bargain hunters Police in France used pepper spray to disperse a large crowd of shoppers that had gathered outside a new Lidl store that had advertised Playstation 4 consoles for the low price of €95. News Lens • 17 Jun 20
Sony reports 57% drop in Q4 profit Japan's Sony has today reported a 57% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit and refrained from providing an outlook for the current year due to uncertainty related to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 13 May 20
Sony reports 57% drop in Q4 profit Japan's Sony has today reported a 57% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit and refrained from providing an outlook for the current year due to uncertainty related to the coronavirus outbreak. Business • 13 May 20
Sony teases PlayStation 5 and autonomous car at CES Sony has unveiled a concept autonomous car as it anticipates the rise of an "autonomous driving society". Business • 07 Jan 20
Sony teases PlayStation 5 and autonomous car at CES Sony has unveiled a concept autonomous car as it anticipates the rise of an "autonomous driving society". Business • 07 Jan 20
Video game rivals Microsoft and Sony team up in cloud Longtime video game console rivals Microsoft and Sony has announced an alliance to improve their platforms for streaming entertainment from the internet cloud. Business • 17 May 19
Video game rivals Microsoft and Sony team up in cloud Longtime video game console rivals Microsoft and Sony has announced an alliance to improve their platforms for streaming entertainment from the internet cloud. Business • 17 May 19
