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PlayStation 2

Released 2000 · Discontinued 2013 · 155+ million units sold

Historical significance

The best-selling home console in history, doubling as an affordable DVD player and home to an unmatched library.

Best-selling games

Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasGran Turismo 3Final Fantasy X

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Gen 5
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1994
Units Sold
102.49 million
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CPU
MIPS R3000A @ 33.87 MHz
Memory
2 MB RAM
Media
CD-ROM
Launch Price
$299

Sony's debut console upended the industry, championing CD media and mature 3D titles and toppling Nintendo's dominance.

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1990s · Discontinued 2006

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Gen 6
Released
2001
Units Sold
21.74 million
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CPU
IBM PowerPC Gekko @ 485 MHz
Memory
43 MB
Media
8 cm miniDVD optical discs
Launch Price
$199

Nintendo's first disc-based console, beloved for its compact design and library including Super Smash Bros. Melee and Metroid Prime.

Super Smash Bros. MeleeMario Kart: Double Dash!!Animal Crossing

2000s · Discontinued 2007

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Gen 6
Released
2001
Units Sold
24 million
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CPU
Intel Pentium III @ 733 MHz
Memory
64 MB DDR
Media
DVD-ROM, built-in HDD
Launch Price
$299

Microsoft's entry into hardware, bundling a hard drive and Ethernet that laid the groundwork for Xbox Live and modern online console gaming.

Halo: Combat EvolvedHalo 2Fable

2000s · Discontinued 2009

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