Gaming History You Should Know – Sony’s Metreon December 8, 2024

Welcome back to another Gaming History You Should Know, where we highlight the great work of independent channels that are dedicated to chronicling the history of gaming. Brick and mortar retailers, once the lifeblood of the gaming space, are fading fast in the era of online shopping and same day delivery. But when I was growing up, the act of going shopping was an event in and of itself, and nothing beats being able to tangibly hold something you’re interested in purchasing and taking it home with you.

Did you know Sony actually owned and operated retail spaces in the United States? No joke, I remember visiting a Sony store at JFK Airport in the mid-90s to pick up a badly needed pack of batteries! However, that was not their only retail establishment! This was more than just a store, this was a high-tech retail establishment on the cutting edge, it was called Sony’s Metreon!

Today, we want to highlight the work of the YouTube Channel Wrestling with Gaming. They did a fantastic look at this venue! Let’s take a look inside!

Incredible venues like this closing or me not being fortunate enough to live anywhere remotely near me is one of the biggest reasons I’ve become so grateful for Virtual Reality’s advancements over the last year.