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PS2 Reaches 150 Million Shipped Worldwide

Posted February 14, 2011 by James Brightman

Sony Computer Entertainment proudly announced that its PlayStation 2 console has sold-in (shipped) 150 million units across the globe, as of January 31. This feat was managed in 10 years and 11 months since the PS2 first launched in Japan back in March 2000.

Sony also noted that the PS2 has amassed a "vast library of more than 10,828 software titles, representing a broad range of game genres that appeal to everyone in the family. More than 1.52 billion units of PlayStation 2 software have been sold worldwide."

The company also highlighted key innovations for the PS2, such as the system's DualShock 2 controller, the EyeToy Camera, and the inclusion of a DVD player, which for many consumers was the first DVD player they ever purchased.

James Brightman has been covering the games industry since 2003 and has been an avid gamer ever since the days of Atari and Intellivision. He was previously the EIC of GameDaily Biz.




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