What console had the most games made for it?
It depends on how you count. For the era of physical games, the PlayStation 2 is usually credited with the largest library, with roughly 4,000 titles worldwide. If digital-only releases count, the Nintendo Switch is far ahead, with well over 10,000 games on its eShop, and the PC has more games than any console.
Why the numbers vary
- Digital stores made it cheap for small studios to publish, so modern consoles have huge libraries of indie and budget games.
- Regional releases: many PS2 and DS games came out only in Japan, which inflates or deflates counts depending on the source.
- Ports and re-releases may or may not be counted as separate games.
Consoles with the biggest libraries
- Nintendo Switch: the largest console library thanks to the eShop.
- PlayStation 4: several thousand games, many of them digital.
- PlayStation 2: the largest physical library and the best-selling console of all time.
- Nintendo DS: thousands of titles and one of the best-selling handhelds.
- PlayStation (original) and Xbox One: also in the thousands.
FAQ
What is the best-selling console ever?
The PlayStation 2, with more than 155 million units sold; the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Switch are close behind.
Which console had the longest lifespan?
The PlayStation 2 was produced for about 13 years (2000–2013), and the Nintendo Switch was supported for more than eight years before its successor arrived.
Which console has the best game library?
That's subjective, but the PS2, Super Nintendo and Switch are often named for both quantity and quality.
Do more games mean a better console?
No. A large library includes many low-quality titles; what matters is how many games you'd actually want to play.