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http://youtube.com/moretop5A video game console is a device that outputs a video signal or visual image to display a video game. The term "video game console" is used to distinguish a console machine primarily designed for consumers to use for playing video games in contrast to arcade machines or home computers. It includes the home video game consoles, the handheld game consoles, the microconsoles and the dedicated consoles.
1. PS2
Sold: 155 million
First Release: March 4, 2000
Original console price: $299
Best Selling Game: GTA San Andreas (17.33 million)
Officially released games: 2016
Average cost per game: $60
2. Nintendo DS
Sold: 154 Million
First Release: Nov 21, 2004
Original console price: $149.99
Best Selling Game: New Super Mario Bros. (30.75 million)
Officially released games: 1838 (nintendo.com)
Average cost per game: $30
3. Game Boy
Sold: 118.69 Million
First Release: July 31, 1989
Original console price: $89
Best Selling Game: Tetris (30.26 million)
Officially released games: 733
Average cost per game: at release: $50-$100, now $5-$10
4. Playstation
Sold: 102.49 Million
First Release: Sept 9, 1995
Original console price: $299
Best Selling Game: Gran Turismo, 10.8 million
Average cost per game: $50
5. Wii
Sold: 101.15 Million
First Release: November 19, 2006
Original console price: $249.99
Best Selling Game: Wii Sports, 82.4 Million
Officially released games: 1358 (including gamecube)
Average cost per game: $50
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