Game console can not be separated from the development of the world of technology. This is because the higher the ability of technology, the more that can be offered by the game console maker.
Currently, there are three big names that dominate the game console market, namely Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. All three companies have long been competing fiercely to overcome the gaming market through their game console.
Of the dozens of gaming consoles they have launched, there is a favorite of gamers around the world. In this article, we will review 6 game consoles that have the highest sales of all time.
Definitely curious who the champion. Well, please refer to the 6 best-selling game console, which I have summarized from the following sources:
6. Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is the second console ever owned by Microsoft. The American software giant launched the Xbox 360 in November 2005, or about 1 year before Sony launched the PlayStation 3.
Microsoft offers two variants of Xbox 360 when first launched, the standard version is worth USD 300 (about 4 million) and the Pro version with an additional external hard drive of 20GB at a price of USD 400 (about Rp 5.4 million).
In its time, this console has a good ability to play big game titles like Halo 3, Halo: Reach, Gears of War 1,2, and 3, as well as other great games.
Not to mention, with the support of Microsoft Kinect, which is a motion sensing technology, where the Xbox 360 can read the player's movement to be translated into the movement of characters in the game.
This combination makes the Xbox 30 the sixth highest selling console of all time, with sales reaching 84 million units.
5. Wii
First launched in November 2006, the Wii became one of the game consoles with a very interesting gameplay. If its competitors, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation consonate the game through the stick, then Nintendo prefers to concentrate on controlling the game using motion.
Initially, many people did not like the type of control provided by Nintendo Wii. This is because the control of this type is mentioned will not improve the experience in playing.
However, as more games support this type of control, gamers begin to like the controls provided. So no wonder if the Wii can be sold as many as 101.6 million units.
Some of the best-selling games along with this console are Wii Sports, Mario Kart Wii, Super Paper Mario, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and various other exclusive Nintendo games.
4. PlayStation
Who does not know the PlayStation? Yes, Sony's first game console is very popular around the world. For those of you who are big in the era of the 90s, must be very familiar with Sony Playstation game consoles.
Sony first launched the PlayStation in December 1994, or two weeks before Christmas arrived. Sony deliberately chose the launch time right on Christmas and New Year holidays, to hoist the sales figures from its first gaming console.
Unlike its rival, Nintendo, who chose to use the cartridge type, Sony for the first time introduced a game console that uses CDs to play games on the Playstation.
Some legendary games began to appear along with the launch of this game device. For example, the legendary Gran Turismo game series, Grand Theft Auto, and other legendary games emerge from this console.
Kepporteran Playstation impact on the sale of this game console. From the records we got, the console sold 102.4 million devices worldwide.
3. Game Boy
Game Boy is the first handheld game console that was launched by Nintendo in 1989. Game Boy was staying digadang become the turning point of the glory of game console that was sluggish.
This device was first launched with a monochrome screen. Even so, gamers still hunt for the presence of the Game Boy around the world.
In 1998, the Japanese game console company released the latest version, the Game Boy Color. As the name implies, the console carries a color screen replaces the monochrome screen in its predecessor version.
This console also has a lot of game support, such as Tetris, Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and others. Oh yes, total Game Boy sales reached 118.6 million units you know!
2. Nintendo DS
Nintendo handheld game console console followed by the Nintendo DS was first launched in 2004 ago. The advantage of this device when compared to other handheld is to have a dual screen that has different capabilities.
The presence of this screen makes the gamers experience more fun. The reason, they can have a full screen to see their gameplay and menu that can be accessed anytime on other screens.
Like other Nintendo consoles, Nintendo DS is also getting the ranks of Nintendo's exclusive games. Call it Super Mario 64 DS, Diddy Kong Racing DS, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon Platinum, TSuper Mario 64 DS, Diddy Kong Racing DS, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon Platinum, and various other titles present for this device.
So no wonder, if the Nintendo DS sold up to 154 million units, and make this game console into the number two best-selling console of all time.
1. PlayStation 2
First launched in March 2000, the PlayStation 2 became the most widely purchased console to date. In total there are 155 million consoles sold in the production period for 12 years.
Not just the amount of sales alone is amazing. But the number of games available on this device is also very large. In total there are 2 thousand titles of games that are launched only for the popular console called the PS2.
In its time, the PS2 was one of the most revolutionary consoles. Imagine, when competitors are still using the cartridge or CD as a place to store games, PS2 already use DVD to save the game.
Oh yes, PS2 also has dozens of exclusive titles, which is also the best-selling game in the world. Call it Final Fantasy X, Gran Turismo, and various other titles to the ranks of the top games on the PS2 console.
So, what about you. Is one of these six consoles still you save ??
I still keep Playstation and Playstation 2.
