The information circulated last spring, primarily through well-known Twitter analysts and during Jim Ryan’s recent appearance. Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially confirmed that 160 million PS2 units have been sold. This makes it the most sold PlayStation model under the brand to date, closely followed by the PS4 with its 117 million copies sold. In comparison, the PS1 sold 102 million units, the PS3 sold 87 million units, and the PS5 has reached 65.6 million sales. To celebrate this milestone, Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched an anniversary site showcasing the rich history of the early 2000s machine, including its features, iconic games, and its enduring impact on collective memory. The site also highlights other PlayStations as well as accessories like PSVR and PSVR2, alongside the PSP and PS Vita. This celebration offers a nostalgic journey before diving back into the Twitter discussions that enliven our days.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially confirmed that 160 million PlayStation 2 (PS2) units have been sold. This makes it the best-selling PlayStation model, surpassing the PlayStation 4 (PS4) with 117 million units, the PlayStation 1 (PS1) with 102 million units, the PlayStation 3 (PS3) with 87 million units, and the PlayStation 5 (PS5) with 65.6 million units.