PS2 May Survive the Switch’s Assault on Gaming History
The PlayStation 2 appears poised to retain its status as the best-selling video game console of all time, despite Nintendo’s Switch mounting a serious challenge to the record.
With 160 million units sold, the PS2 currently holds the crown. The Switch has reached 156 million units and is approaching the milestone. However, Nintendo projects sales of only two million additional units over the next financial year, which would fall short of dethroning the PS2. Sales are expected to decline further in subsequent years as Nintendo shifts focus and resources toward the Switch 2 and navigates a challenging economic environment.
The close competition between these two platforms represents a pivotal moment in gaming history. While the Switch has been extraordinarily successful, it appears unlikely to overtake the decades-old PS2 record. The article humorously suggests Sony may be prepared to defend its record, even joking about potential additional inventory—a tongue-in-cheek reference to speculation that Sony may have adjusted historical sales figures to protect the PS2’s legacy.