Reflecting on the Legacy and Impact of the PlayStation 2 as It Holds the Record for Most Units Sold The PlayStation 2, a console that defined a gaming generation, has reached a remarkable milestone in its history. According to Jim Ryan, the recently departed PlayStation boss, the iconic console has sold over 160 million units worldwide. This revelation came during Ryan's guest appearance on the Official PlayStation Podcast, where he reminisced about the "high watermark" of his time with Sony in the 2000s. Sony, which had not updated the PS2's sales figures since 2012 when they reported 155 million units sold, ended production of the console in January 2013. The discussion of these final sales figures highlights the PS2's enduring legacy and its position as the best-selling console ever, surpassing even the Nintendo DS, which holds the second place with 154.02 million units sold as of June 2016. The PS2’s Impact on Gaming The PlayStation 2's success can be attr...
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