Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today that the PlayStation 2 has sold over 50 million units in North America.
Released in 2000, PS2 was the first console of its time to support the then new DVD format. The system soon cemented itself ahead of the competition thanks to an influx of triple A titles including Grand Theft Auto III, Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy X, with subsequent price cuts further driving hardware sales over the last few years.
John Koller, director of hardware marketing at Sony Computer Entertainment of America, said that the continued strong sales are due to lower-income consumers and families, while support for the machine continues to remain strong.
"We don’t intend on discarding the system any time soon," said Koller.