The best-selling game console of all time is over 25 years old

The PlayStation 2 (PS2) remains the best-selling video game console of all time, despite being over 25 years old. Sony sold more than 160 million units of the console during its 13-year lifespan, a title that has remained unchallenged. The PS2's success can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, it was the first console to come with a built-in DVD player, a feature that capitalized on the rising popularity of physical media at the time.

Secondly, the PS2 launched into a market dominated by Sega's Dreamcast, giving Sony a head start. By the time Dreamcast was released in the US in 1999, Sony had already promoted the PS2 extensively, discouraging gamers from purchasing Sega's new console. Moreover, the GameCube and Xbox did not enter the market until late 2001, after the PS2 had already established itself.

The PS2 also benefited from regular price cuts, starting at $299 and eventually dropping to as low as $99. As a result, the PS2 became an affordable option for gamers seeking a capable gaming system. These factors combined to make the PS2 the most successful console in history, with over 1.5 billion games sold.