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Sony pivot story

Repair-shop electronics experiments became a media-tech icon.

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Repair bench -> PlayStation world

Before

A small electronics repair and equipment company.

to

After

Consumer electronics, music, film, and gaming.

The pivot story

Sony moved from early electronics experiments into radios, audio gear, TVs, PlayStation, and entertainment.

Why it worked

It combined hardware innovation with culture-defining media experiences.

Known for

Consumer electronics and entertainment

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