Sony confirms PlayStation 2 sales exceed 160 million as production numbers revealed

gamesradar.com — December 3, 2024 at 02:01 PM UTC

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 2 has sold over 160 million units since its launch in 2000. A former PlayStation executive revealed that approximately 160,636,885 PS2 consoles were produced, suggesting very few remain unaccounted for. The production number aligns closely with the sales figure, indicating that the actual number of PS2s still in existence is likely low. Estimates suggest there may be around 600,000 units left. In comparison, the Nintendo Switch still has a significant distance to cover to surpass the PS2's sales record.

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