The Magnavox Odyssey was the first ever games console sold for the average home. It released in 1972 but was discontinued in 1975. The console sold 350,000 units in total by 1975 worldwide but 69,000 in the first calendar year it was released which shows it grew in popularity rather than decreased.

The PlayStation 2 is the most successful video game console of all time with 158 million units being sold of all time! It was produced by the Japanese company Sony.

Minecraft is the most successful video game of all time with over 300 million units being sold worldwide. Minecraft was produced by Mojang Studios and was released on 18th November 2011!