# What console had the most games made for it?

> Among classic disc-and-cartridge consoles, the PlayStation 2 has the biggest library; with digital stores, the Nintendo Switch has far more games.

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.

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