The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling console of all time, and now the exact number of units produced has been confirmed by a former PlayStation executive.
Over on Twitter, an image was floating around showing a PlayStation 2 console with some phrases etched into it. It says, “In memory of PS2 last production. Produced 160,636, 885 pcs during January 2000 – March 2013.” Some users were questioning its authenticity until former PlayStation president Shawn Layden chimed in. “PS2 pic looks legit. The production number is legit, too,” he said.
PS2 pic looks legit. The production number is legit, too. 💥🎮💪🏾💙
— shawn layden 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇸🇯🇵 (@ShawnLayden) December 1, 2024
Sony recently confirmed that the PlayStation 2 sold over 160 million units worldwide, which means that the company has sold pretty much every single unit it produced. Last month, the exact number of PS3 consoles manufactured was revealed, which was 88,159,116. Layden also confirmed the exact number of PSP handheld units that were produced, which was 82,523,607.
While the PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling console of all time, Nintendo is close behind, as the Switch has sold over 146 million units as of November 2024. Sony is also celebrating PlayStation’s 30th anniversary by selling 30th anniversary-branded PS5 consoles and accessories, as well as allowing players to download limited-time retro themes for the PS5.