Which PlayStation console is the best-selling video game console of all time?

The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling video game console of all time.

Sony released the PlayStation 2 in Japan on March 4, 2000, followed by North America, Europe, and other markets. Its extensive game library, DVD playback, backward compatibility with many original PlayStation games, and relatively long lifespan helped it reach more households than any other dedicated game console.

Sony reported worldwide PlayStation 2 shipments of over 155 million units. The system’s major games included Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, Final Fantasy X, Metal Gear Solid 2, and Shadow of the Colossus.

Some lists compare the PlayStation 2 with portable systems such as the Nintendo DS, whose sales were also enormous. The PlayStation 2’s record refers to home and hybrid-console comparisons in which it remains the leading lifetime seller.