International Gamer Day is celebrated this Monday (29) and we can spend the whole day talking about themes and subjects related to video games. So, how about we list the most successful consoles in the history of the gaming industry?
Each player has their preference, of course, but in the console sales list, the numbers are indisputable. So, let's bring this curiosity here. Check out the list of the 5 best selling video games in history below!
5.Nintendo Switch
- Units sold: around 111 million
The Nintendo Switch was a great response from the Japanese company to the failure of the Wii U, which definitely did not fall to the taste of the gamer public. The Switch came as a hybrid video game and the Joy-Con tool helped its success around the world, being able to be used both portablely and at home. It is very likely that the console of “Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild” and “Super Smash Bros.”, currently in fifth place on the list, will soon surpass the PlayStation 4 in units sold.
4. Playstation 4
- Units sold: around 117 million
After the positive results of the PlayStation 3, Sony continued the good phase and brought the PlayStation 4, another success in the industry. In addition to other features highly praised by the public, one of the main factors for the PS4's success was exclusive games. In that generation, the console had outstanding titles like “Marvel's Spiderman”, “The Last of Us Part II”, “God of War”, “Horizon Zero Dawn”, “Uncharted 4” and “Bloodborne”.
3. Game Boy/Game Boy Color
- Units sold: around 118 million
When you think of handheld video games, the Game Boy always has a special place in your mind. After the launch of Game & Watch in 1980, portable consoles became a sensation and popularity was established once and for all with the arrival of the GB in 1989. Nintendo would still launch the Game Boy Color in 1998 and titles “Pokémon Red & Blue” , “Tetris” and “Mario Tennis” would gain a new experience of fun.
2. Nintendo DS
- Units sold: around 154 million
Speaking of handhelds, the Nintendo DS is the best-selling handheld console in history. Launched in 2004, Nintendo's video game was a successor to the Game Boy Advance and stood out for its two-screen design, in addition to the use of a pen. The charismatic console was also remarkable for innovating in the Japanese company's titles and games such as "Mario Kart DS", "New Super Mario Bros." and “Pokémon Diamond & Pearl” were hits in the industry. Unforgettable!
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1. Playstation 2
- Units sold: around 155 million
The classic PlayStation 2! Launched in 2000, Sony's console embarked on the success of the PlayStation 1 and that is the best selling console in history to date. The PS2 was responsible for introducing the world of video games to many future players in Brazil and the world, in addition to marking its name in history with several iconic games, "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas", "Winning Eleven 2002", "Resident Evil 4", "Guitar Hero", "Final Fantasy X" and "God of War". The popularity of the PS2 is so great that the closure of console productions only occurred in 2013, when the PS4 was about to hit the market.
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