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December 10, 2024 | 10:15 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Sony recently confirmed that PlayStation 2 (PS2) has reached 160 million units worldwide in sales. This announcement strengthens PS2's position as the best-selling game console of all time. This achievement is difficult to match by other consoles, including the Nintendo Switch, which is currently nearing that figure with sales of 146 million units.
The announcement of PS2's sales figures also coincides with the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand. Sony has launched a special web page to celebrate the significant achievements of all PlayStation console generations, from PlayStation 1 to PlayStation VR2.
Sony began their journey in the console world after the split with Nintendo in the early 1990s. The first PlayStation, released in 1994, paved the way for the great success of PS2.
As reported by Eurogamer, Sony reported that the PS2 had sold more than 150 million units in 2011, just 11 years after its launch in March 2000. In the following year, this figure increased by 5 million units. Although PS2 production was discontinued in January 2013, sales of this console continued for several years, proving its extraordinary appeal.
Amidst the popularity of the recently released PlayStation 5, which has reached 65 million units, the PS2 remains the gold standard in terms of game console sales. Other consoles such as the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo DS have also managed to achieve high sales figures, with 117 million and 154 million units respectively, but have not yet surpassed the dominance of the PS2.
The Nintendo Switch, released in 2017, has become the closest competitor with 146 million units sold as of September 2024. However, Switch sales are starting to slow down in anticipation of the next generation release, the Switch 2, planned for 2025. This situation makes the possibility of Switch surpassing the PS2 even smaller.
The success of the PS2 is attributed to several key factors. The console offered backward compatibility with PlayStation 1 games, providing users access to hundreds of classic game titles.
Additionally, the PS2 also pioneered the ability to play DVDs, which was a revolutionary technology at the time. This made the PS2 not only a game console, but also a multifunctional entertainment device that was attractive to a wider range of consumers.
In addition to its technical features, the rich collection of PS2 games was a major attraction. Titles such as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Final Fantasy X, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater have become cultural icons that are remembered to this day.
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