Digital | ON: GAMES Jan 15, 2022
More than a year later, it’s still hard to get my hands on Sony’s PlayStation 5
by Brian Ashcraft
Production and supply issues mean there simply aren’t enough of the popular gaming devices to go around.
Business Jan 13, 2022
Chipmaker TSMC hails Japan plant as special case in overseas expansion
TSMC's chairman said Thursday its Japan venture with a Sony Group Corp. subsidiary is a special case as the firm typically seeks full ownership in overseas plants.
Business / Corporate Jan 12, 2022
Sony is dealing with PlayStation 5 shortage by making more PS4s
by Takashi Mochizuki and Debby Wu
The older console uses less advanced chips, is simpler to make and provides a budget-friendly alternative to the flagship model.
Business / Corporate Jan 5, 2022
Sony unveils PlayStation VR2 headset and new immersive Horizon game
by Takashi Mochizuki
Sony’s next-generation wired gaming goggles, which plug into the PlayStation 5 home console, will feature OLED panels with increased resolution from the first generation.
Business / Corporate Jan 5, 2022
Sony to set up new EV unit as it considers entering market, CEO says
Sony Group CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said the new unit, Sony Mobility Inc., will aim to make the best use of artificial intelligence and robotics technology for electric vehicle development.
Business Dec 26, 2021
Holiday shopping blitz in Japan lacks momentum due to short supply
The year-end and New Year's shopping blitz is lacking steam in Japan due to stalled goods production blamed on shortages of semiconductors and other parts and components.
Entertainment News Dec 16, 2021
Bruce Springsteen sells music catalog in massive deal
by Ben Sisario
The deal gives Sony ownership of Springsteen’s entire collection — one of the biggest transactions ever struck for a single artist’s body of work.
Business / Tech Dec 4, 2021
PlayStation plans new service to take on Xbox Game Pass
by Jason Schreier
The service, code-named Spartacus, will allow PlayStation owners to pay a monthly fee for access to a catalog of modern and classic games.
Business / Tech Nov 11, 2021
It's going to get even harder to buy a PlayStation 5
by Takashi Mochizuki
The PlayStation 5 became the fastest Sony console to reach 10 million units sold this July, but it has fallen behind the sales pace of its predecessor PlayStation 4 since then.
National | ANALYSIS Nov 9, 2021
TSMC's Japan plant was seen as a win, but its future is more complicated
by Kazuaki Nagata
With the chip plant's profitability in question, its contribution to the nation's economic security and technological progression will likely determine its worth.
Business / Corporate Oct 28, 2021
Sony lifts operating profit outlook to ¥1 trillion on firm movie sales
by Yuka Nakao
The latest outlook compares with ¥980 billion projected in August and represents an 8.9% rise from the previous business year.
Business / Corporate Oct 14, 2021
TSMC looking to build Japan plant in 2022 and start operations in 2024
The announcement came days after reports the government may offer financial support, possibly together with Sony Group Corp., if the Taiwan firm builds a factory in Kumamoto Prefecture.