Robot that can grip

Robot that can grip

Bridgestone Corp. shows to the media in Tokyo on Feb. 1, 2023, a newly developed Soft Robot Hand that can grip and move objects even if they are soft. Ken Kutaragi, seen on the right, is CEO of Ascent Robotics Inc., the company that cooperated in the development of the robot.

Tokyo video game show kicks off for 3-day run

Tokyo video game show kicks off for 3-day run

CHIBA, Japan - Ken Kutaragi, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., speaks at the Tokyo Game Show 2006 at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba on Sept. 22, the opening day of the three-day event.

PlayStation 3 release to be delayed until early November

PlayStation 3 release to be delayed until early November

TOKYO, Japan - Ken Kutaragi, president and chief executive officer of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., speaks about the delay of the release of Sony's new PlayStation 3 video game console in Tokyo on March 15.

Sony Computer unveils new PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Sony Computer unveils new PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Computer Entertainment President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Kutaragi holds the PlayStation Portable, a handheld gaming device, and the new PlayStaion 2 game console at a news conference Sept. 21. The PlayStation 2, smaller and lighter than the previous model, will go on sale in North America and Europe Nov. 1.

PlayStation 3 release to be delayed until early November

PlayStation 3 release to be delayed until early November

TOKYO, Japan - Ken Kutaragi, president and chief executive officer of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., speaks about the delay of the release of Sony's new PlayStation 3 video game console in Tokyo on March 15. (Kyodo)

Tokyo video game show kicks off for 3-day run

Tokyo video game show kicks off for 3-day run

CHIBA, Japan - Ken Kutaragi, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., speaks at the Tokyo Game Show 2006 at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba on Sept. 22, the opening day of the three-day event. (Kyodo)

Sony Computer unveils new PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Sony Computer unveils new PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Computer Entertainment President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Kutaragi holds the PlayStation Portable, a handheld gaming device, and the new PlayStaion 2 game console at a news conference Sept. 21. The PlayStation 2, smaller and lighter than the previous model, will go on sale in North America and Europe Nov. 1. (Kyodo)

Sony's PlayStation recognized as world's best-selling game console

Sony's PlayStation recognized as world's best-selling game console

Ken Kutaragi (R), former deputy president of Sony Corp. who is known as the father of the PlayStation series, and Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC President Jim Ryan hold a Guinness World Records certificate recognizing the devices as the world's best-selling home video game consoles. Around 450.19 million of the consoles have been sold over the past 25 years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sony's PlayStation recognized as world's best-selling game console

Sony's PlayStation recognized as world's best-selling game console

Ken Kutaragi (L), former deputy president of Sony Corp. who is known as the father of the PlayStation series, and Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC President Jim Ryan pose for a photo with the game consoles. PlayStation devices have been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's best-selling home video game consoles, having sold 450.19 million units over 25 years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo