Sony Playstation
In short
A video gaming brand owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment that produces home consoles, handheld devices, and online services.
In plain words
It is a famous series of machines used to play video games on a television. People use these consoles to play games made by Sony or other companies. It also includes a network for playing games online with friends.
A simple example
A person buys a PlayStation 5 console and uses a controller to play Spider-Man or Gran Turismo.
Why it matters
It is one of the most successful gaming brands in history, having sold hundreds of millions of units. It shapes how people play games and how the gaming industry works.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse the PlayStation brand with the Sony corporation, which makes many other things like TVs and cameras.