The Sony Corporation was founded in 1946 and is based in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.  It is one of the largest worldwide consumer brands, producing a wide range of consumer electronics, whilst other companies within the Group produce films, music, financial services and games.

Best known for innovation in electronics, Sony was instrumental in developing Betamax video, the Walkman (personal stereo), 3.5" disk drives, the MSX and Compact Disc formats.

In the games console field, Sony is best known for its range of Playstation machines.