SCEE announces an installed base of over 10 million units across PAL territories.
PlayStation game consoles cumulative production and shipment reached 40 million units by August 21st:
Japan - 13.00 million units
North America - 14.3 million units
Europe - 12.7 million units
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announces a significant drop in the retail pricing of PlayStation and several key peripherals including the Analog Controller (DUAL SHOCK).
In the UK and Ireland, the retail price of the PlayStation has been brought down to £99 from £129 and now includes the Analog Controller (DUAL SHOCK) as standard for the first time.
SCEA announces their retail price has dropped to $129, a more than 10% reduction from its current recommended retail price.