Gaming Footprint: A Billion‑Plus Console Craze
Recent research from Learnbods.com has thrown some serious light on the global game‑console market. Over the past decade, around 1.56 billion consoles—across every brand in the biz—have shipped worldwide. That’s enough to fill a small country with controllers!
What the Numbers Really Mean
- PlayStation 2 takes the crown with a whopping 10.07% slice of the pie.
- That means roughly 157 million units of the PS2 alone were sold—more than the population of Japan.
- It’s a reminder of how a single console can dominate hearts (and wallets) for years.
Beyond the Numbers: Why the PS2 Still Rocks
The PS2’s success wasn’t just numbers; it was a perfect blend of late‑90s nostalgia and system-wide game library. Plus, it came with a built‑in DVD player, which turned every console into a media hub.
Looking Ahead
As the market keeps growing, we’re already seeing newer players vying for that share. But for now, the PS2’s legacy sits firmly at the top of the leaderboard—proof that a great gaming experience can stand the test of time.
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Crunching the Console Numbers: Who’s Got the Most Cards?
Top‑Three Titans of the Gaming World
- PlayStation 2 – 157.68 million units sold worldwide by March 2020.
- Nintendo DS – 154.9 million units, very close behind the PS2.
- PlayStation 4 – 109.86 million units, solid third place.
The Sleeper Hits
- Original PlayStation – 102.5 million units.
- Wii – 101.64 million units.
- PlayStation (first gen) – 87.41 million units.
- Xbox 360 – 85.8 million units.
- Game Boy Advance – 81.51 million units.
- PlayStation Portable – 81.09 million units.
Major brands like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Atari and Sega each pushed out several console models, boosting their sales tallies over the decades.
Where Are the Numbers Dropping From?
According to a Learnbonds.com research report:
“Europe leads the frenzy for Sony PlayStation platforms.”
PlayStation 2 – Continental Breakdown
- Europe: 55.28 million units.
- North America: 53.65 million units.
- Japan: 23.18 million units.
- Rest of the world: 25.57 million units.
PlayStation 4 – Global Snapshot
- Europe: 45.12 million units.
- North America: 36.34 million units.
- Japan: 9.12 million units.
- Rest of the world: 19.28 million units.
Even though the PS4 has been a fan favourite, it still may not outpace the PS2’s legacy, especially when Sony announced the PlayStation 5 launch in 2020. The new model is already stirring up anticipation across the globe.
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