From a small technology business creating electric rice cookers in reconstruction era Japan, to a gigantic conglomerate developing some of our favourite video game and consoles, Sony has truly come a long way. In this video I'll share exactly how far they've come, by showing you not just the beginning of their story, but all the twists and turns along the way. You'll witness the challenges they faced, the milestones they achieved, and how they've ended up here, creating amazing products from Xperia phones to widescreen Bravias and iconic PlayStations.
First we'll rewind the tape to Sony's first great moments. Their early transistorised radios, whose speakers reached all the way to the Moon when they were used by astronauts on Apollo. You'll see their first major success, the colourful Trinitron TVs, that flooded living rooms across the globe letting people watch the Moon landing itself. And you'll hear about their most iconic product ever, the Walkman, a cultural phenomenon that captivated the world.
As we traverse Sony's story, you'll encounter a treasure trove of inventions. The iconic CD, the floppy disc, the memory stick, and even the Blu-ray were all made by Sony! Amidst these triumphs, you'll learn about their failures too, such as the ill-fated Betamax, a great product that sadly just couldn't beat its cheaper rival, the VHS.
But Sony isn't all about serious products, they've also brought us a lot of fun. You may have had a Sony Ericsson phone, with a sleek colourful design like me and my first mobile phone. Or if you were lucky, you had a charming robotic Aibo or QRIO, that could climb stairs and score goals. Many of you have had a PlayStation, which started as a small addon to allow Nintendo consoles to run CDs and blew up to the biggest and best gaming console ever made. From the inception of the PS1 to the portable PSP and the ground-breaking PS5. We've been immersed in countless fantastical worlds, swinging through New York City as Spider-Man or embarking on heart-wrenching journeys like The Last of Us. Sony has consistently pushed the boundaries of gaming, captivating our imaginations and bringing us incredible entertainment.
Join me as we embark on a captivating voyage through Sony's illustrious history. Discover their unique rise, their one of a kind growth, and all the brilliant things they've made a long the way. From cooking rice to making video games, Sony's journey is a fun one.