Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation that develops and delivers PlayStation hardware, network services and video games. Founded in 1994, the year the original PlayStation console launched in Japan, the company reaches millions of players worldwide and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with operations in London, Tokyo and elsewhere.

Its technical work spans console hardware engineering, cloud gaming, network gaming services, virtual reality and immersive entertainment technology. Product lines include the PS5 console, the PlayStation Plus subscription service and games published by PlayStation Studios. The company describes its remit as pushing the boundaries of entertainment through emerging technologies, including cloud gaming and VR.

Industry verticals include video gaming, interactive entertainment, consumer electronics and network gaming services. Sony Interactive Entertainment states that it is committed to building inclusive communities for players and staff and to reducing its environmental impact; it holds that "the power of play is borderless".