Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that the Recommended Retail Price of the PS one games console would be reduced to 89 Euros, effective by the end of May, and to 49 Pounds in the UK with effect from 18 May 2002.
PlayStation and PS one together have achieved worldwide shipments of close to 90 million units. The reduction in price will not only make the world beating console more affordable in the PAL territories of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania, but will also further accelerate the number of software titles available for the hugely successful format.
Commenting on the price change, Chris Deering, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, said, “The PS one has been a terrific success, and there are now well over 35 million PS ones in homes throughout Europe, with over 1,300 games titles available. This price change, the first for almost 3 years, will help to further broaden the audience for PS one, making it more affordable for the younger gamer.”
PlayStation and PS one together have achieved worldwide shipments of close to 90 million units. The reduction in price will not only make the world beating console more affordable in the PAL territories of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania, but will also further accelerate the number of software titles available for the hugely successful format.
Commenting on the price change, Chris Deering, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, said, “The PS one has been a terrific success, and there are now well over 35 million PS ones in homes throughout Europe, with over 1,300 games titles available. This price change, the first for almost 3 years, will help to further broaden the audience for PS one, making it more affordable for the younger gamer.”
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