Record Breaker: The PlayStation 2's Journey to Becoming the Best-Selling Console of All Time.

The PlayStation 2: A Legendary Gaming Console. The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The PlayStation brand was created by Ken Kutaragi, a Japanese electronics engineer who worked for Sony. The first PlayStation console was released in 1994 and was a massive success. The PlayStation 2 (PS2) was released in 2000 and became one of the best-selling consoles ever.

PS2 Console and Sony Controller

Iconic Games on the PlayStation 2.

The PS2had an incredible lineup of games, including: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Gran Turismo 4, Shadow of the Colossus God of War and Final Fantasy X These games, among many others, helped establish the PS2 as a legendary gaming console.

Origins and Development .

The PlayStation 2 was developed and manufactured by Sony Interactive Entertainment, a Japanese multinational company. The console was first released in Japan on March 4, 2000. PlayStation by the Numbers As of 2022, Sony has sold over 525 million PlayStation consoles worldwide, making it one of the most successful gaming brands ever.

PlayStation Sales by Continent. Here is a breakdown of PlayStation console sales by continent:

Asia: over 200million consoles sold

Japan: over 70million consoles sold

China: over 50 million consoles sold

South Korea: over 20 million consoles sold

North America: over 150 million consoles sold.

United States: over 120million consoles sold

Canada: over 20 million consoles sold

Mexico: over 10million consoles sold

Europe: over 120million consoles sold.

United Kingdom: over 30million consoles sold

Germany: over 20million consoles sold

France: over 15million consoles sold

South America: over 20 million consoles sold .

Brazil: over 10 million consoles sold

Argentina: over 5million consoles sold

Africa: over 10million consoles sold .

South Africa: over 5million consoles sold

Egypt: over 2 million consoles sold

Oceania: over 5million consoles sold .

Australia: over 3million consoles sold

New Zealand: over 1 million consoles sold

Sales and Records According to Sony's official sales figures, the PlayStation 2 has sold over 160 million units worldwide, making it the best-selling console ever.

The biggest sales year for the PS2 was 2002 when it sold over 20 million units worldwide.

A Legacy Confirmed by Sony. Sony says, "The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling console of all time, having achieved sales exceeding 160 million units globally." This assertion substantiates the PlayStation 2's status as one of history's most successful gaming consoles.

Article Editor: Derrick Osono Agyei (X)@iamosono1 IG:iamosono

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Date:12/28/2024