Initially launched in December 1994, the PlayStation console made its US debut on September 9, 1995 with a launch price of $299. If instead of buying the PlayStation on launch day, you had invested in Sony stock, your shares would be worth an estimated $667 today (or $622 after fees). | |
Release Date | 9 September 1995 (Japan: 3 December 1994) |
Release Price | $299.00 (Japan: 37,000) |
Company (ticker) | Sony (NYSE: SNE) |
Share Price (as of) | USD 55.28 (2 August 2018) |
Est. Value (with fees) | $667 ($622) |
Est. Return | 2.23x price, 3.6% IRR |