The original PlayStation was like a jukebox stuffed with classics, and these are the tracks everyone kept replaying. Here are the top 20 best-selling PS1 games of all time, based on widely accepted lifetime sales figures:
Top 20 Best-Selling PS1 Games
Gran Turismo – ~10.85 million
Final Fantasy VII – ~10+ million
Gran Turismo 2 – ~9.37 million
Tekken 3 – ~8.3 million
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – ~8 million
Crash Bandicoot – ~6.8 million
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back – ~5.17 million
Crash Bandicoot: Warped – ~5.7 million
Driver – ~5 million
Resident Evil 2 – ~4.96 million
Final Fantasy VIII – ~4.86 million
WWF SmackDown! – ~4.97 million
Spyro the Dragon – ~4.83 million
Metal Gear Solid – ~7 million
Tomb Raider II – ~8 million
Tomb Raider – ~7 million
Crash Team Racing – ~4.79 million
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater – ~4–5 million
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 – ~5 million
Frogger – ~3.7 million
A few fun patterns hiding in the data
Racing royalty:Gran Turismo wasn’t just a hit, it was basically a second operating system for the PS1.
Mascot mayhem:Crash and Spyro carried the “Saturday morning cartoon energy” of the console.
JRPG golden age:Final Fantasy VII and VIII turned memory cards into emotional storage devices.
Genre-defining legends:Metal Gear Solid and Resident Evil 2 didn’t just sell, they rewired what games could be.
Here’s the top 20 best-selling PSP games of all time — the handheld heavyweights that turned the PSP into a pocket-sized legend. Sales figures vary slightly by source, but this list reflects the most widely accepted lifetime estimates.
Top 20 Best-Selling PSP Games
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories – ~8–11 million
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite – ~5–10 million
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories – ~5.5 million
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd – ~4.8+ million
Daxter – ~4.1 million
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters – ~3.7 million
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition – ~3.6 million
Gran Turismo (PSP) – ~3.2 million
God of War: Chains of Olympus – ~3.1–4.8 million
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII – ~6–7.9 million
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker – ~6.6 million
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep – ~4 million
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 – ~3–4 million (est.)
Tekken: Dark Resurrection – ~3+ million (est.)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 – ~2–3 million (est.)
Dissidia Final Fantasy – ~2–3 million (est.)
Patapon 2 – ~2.9 million
LocoRoco – ~3.9 million
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions – ~8.5 million
God of War: Ghost of Sparta – ~2–3 million (est.)
What makes this list interesting
Rockstar ran the streets
The GTA “Stories” games basically turned the PSP into a tiny crime sandbox empire.
Monster Hunter was a cultural phenomenon (especially in Japan)
The series alone sold 13.5 million+ on PSP, dominating multiplayer meetups like a portable LAN party in your backpack.
JRPGs thrived Crisis Core, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Kingdom Hearts gave the system serious “epic quest in your pocket” energy.
Sony’s mascots showed up strong Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, and God of War proved handheld didn’t mean watered-down.
Here are the top 20 best-selling PlayStation 3 games of all time (based on aggregated lifetime sales data across reliable sources). Think of this list like the PS3’s “greatest hits album” — the games that practically lived inside the disc tray.
Top 20 Best-Selling PS3 Games
Grand Theft Auto V – ~29.5 million
Call of Duty: Black Ops II – ~14–15 million
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – ~14 million
Call of Duty: Black Ops – ~13 million
Gran Turismo 5 – ~11.9 million
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – ~10+ million
Grand Theft Auto IV – ~11–12 million
Call of Duty: Ghosts – ~10 million
FIFA 13 – ~10 million
Battlefield 3 – ~8–9 million
FIFA 14 – ~8–9 million
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception – ~9.7 million
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – ~13.4 million
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare – ~8 million
FIFA 12 – ~8 million
Red Dead Redemption – ~8 million
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – ~7–8 million
Assassin’s Creed III – ~7–8 million
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – ~6–7 million
The Last of Us – ~7 million
Quick Takeaways
Rockstar dominated: GTA V alone is basically a one-game empire.
Call of Duty = unstoppable force: Multiple entries in the top 10 like a yearly ritual.
Sports games quietly crushed it: FIFA titles consistently sold like hotcakes at a soccer stadium.
Sony exclusives held strong: Uncharted, The Last of Us, and Gran Turismo proved the PS3 had serious first-party firepower.
Sony’s handheld lineup feels like a family reunion where everyone showed up with wildly different personalities and one guy brought a Tamagotchi from 1999 just to keep things spicy.
PSP (The Cool Older Sibling)
The PlayStation Portable walked into 2005 like it owned the place. Sleek, shiny, and blasting full-on console vibes from a device that fit in your hoodie pocket. It played movies, music, and games like it was auditioning to replace your entire entertainment center. Also introduced the world to the UMD disc, aka “tiny frisbee of destiny.” Loading times? Yes. Style? Immaculate.
PS Vita (The Underrated Genius)
Then came the PlayStation Vita, the kid who brought a supercomputer to a group project and still got ignored. Gorgeous OLED screen, dual analog sticks (finally!), and enough power to make you say, “Wait, this is handheld?!” Sony supported it like a New Year’s resolution… briefly and with fading enthusiasm. Meanwhile, indie devs adopted it like a cozy art house café, and it quietly became a cult legend.
PlayStation Portal (The Remote-Control Cousin)
The PlayStation Portal is that cousin who doesn’t bring their own snacks but eats yours while streaming Netflix from your account. It’s not a standalone handheld, it’s basically your PS5 on a very long invisible leash. When your Wi-Fi is strong, it feels like magic. When it’s not… it feels like interpretive dance made of lag.
PocketStation (The Weird Little Goblin)
And finally, the PocketStation. This thing looks like a calculator that wandered into a JRPG and never left. It was a memory card… that also played games… that also had a tiny screen… because why not? Peak “let’s experiment and see what happens” energy. Honestly, it walked so modern companion apps could run.
The Vibe Check
Together, they form a chaotic saga:
PSP: “I am the future.”
Vita: “I was the future.”
Portal: “I borrow the future.”
PocketStation: “I am… confusion, but adorable.”
Sony didn’t just make handhelds. They made a whole cinematic universe of ambition, innovation, and the occasional “wait, what exactly is this?” energy.
The new PlayStation State of Play just dropped and I dove in headfirst.
In this video, I break down the biggest reveals, the blink-and-you-missed-it moments, the surprise bangers, and the “wait…what just happened?” announcements. Which games stole the spotlight? Which ones made me raise an eyebrow? And which trailer had me mentally clearing shelf space already?
You gotta admire the cojones on Sony… just when the Nintendo Switch 2 is launching, and the entire gaming world is buzzing with the latest console… Sony decides “Hey let’s crash this party with a brand new State of Play”. And it does not disappoint.
Games Shown:
007 First Light
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Lumines Arise
Pragmata
Romeo is a Dead Man
Silent Hill F
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
Everybody’s Golf Hot shot
Cairn
Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection
Metal Gear Solid Delta
THIEF VR Legacy of Shadow
Astrobot
Sword of the Sea
PlayStation Plus
Top 20 Best-Selling PlayStation 4 Games, complete with sales figures. Sales figures are based on the most reputable data available as of mid-2023 (some may be rounded estimates). Grab your DualShock and your nostalgia — we’re diving in:
🎮 1. Grand Theft Auto V – ~24 million
Rockstar’s epic about crime, chaos, and totally ignoring the story to drive golf carts off mountains. This game has sold so much it might actually be funding its own real-world criminal empire.
🕸️ 2. Marvel’s Spider-Man – ~20 million
Swinging through NYC never felt so good. Finally, a Peter Parker game where you don’t have to deliver pizzas (sorry, Tobey). Also features 600 crimes per block — NYC, are you okay?
⚔️ 3. God of War (2018) – ~20 million
Kratos goes from “angry screaming murder machine” to “tired dad with parenting issues.” You’ll cry. You’ll rage. You’ll say “BOY” 12,000 times.
⚽ 4. FIFA 18 – ~11.8 million
It’s soccer. Again. But this time… slightly shinier! The crowd still sounds like a vacuum cleaner having a stroke, though.
🕶️ 5. Call of Duty: Black Ops III – ~10.7 million
A future shooter where you wall-run into explosions and yell at 12-year-olds who’ve already memorized the map. Classic Call of Duty.
🚙 6. Gran Turismo Sport – ~10.5 million
For people who love cars but not enough to go outside and drive one. Simulated tire wear never looked so… niche.
🐉 7. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – ~10.3 million
Come for Geralt’s gravelly voice, stay for the Gwent. Warning: Side quests may consume your life. Also, you may fall in love with a virtual sorceress. That’s normal.
🐒 8. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – ~10 million
Nathan Drake’s final adventure, where he grapples with cliffs, pirates, and the existential dread of adult responsibility. Also, he’s legally obligated to destroy every ancient ruin he visits.
🔫 9. Call of Duty: WWII – ~9.6 million
Back to the basics! You shoot Nazis. You shout over machine guns. History may weep, but the multiplayer K/D ratio won’t.
🐉 10. Monster Hunter: World – ~9.2 million
Where you hunt giant beasts, cook adorable meals, and craft hats from dragon butts. Capcom says “ecology,” but we say “loot treadmill.”
👑 11. Horizon Zero Dawn – ~9 million
Robot dinosaurs. Bow and arrow. Redhead protagonist. Truly a combo forged by the gods of “Stuff Gamers Like.”
🔫 12. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – ~8.6 million
Call of Duty… in space! Because nothing says gritty realism like zero-gravity shootouts and a flying Jon Snow.
👮 13. Red Dead Redemption 2 – ~8 million (PS4 only)
Yee-haw meets emotional trauma. You’ll bond with your horse more than most coworkers. Also: yes, you can rob a train.
🌀 14. Final Fantasy VII Remake – ~7 million
Cloud’s hair is still defying gravity, and now it’s in HD. It only covers part of the original game, but hey — there’s enough Sephiroth brooding to go around.
💀 15. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – ~6.5 million
A terrifying family dinner with the Bakers. Not since Thanksgiving with the in-laws has a meal felt this horrifying.
🎯 16. Destiny 2 – ~6 million
Space wizards with guns. You shoot aliens. You collect loot. Then you do it all again next Tuesday. Bungie is basically your part-time job now.
🧟 17. The Last of Us Part II – ~6 million
The sequel that launched 9,000 thinkpieces. Gorgeous, brutal, and full of feels. Warning: emotional trauma ahead. Bring snacks.
🗡️ 18. Ghost of Tsushima – ~6 million
Feudal Japan meets Assassin’s Creed, but good. You ride your horse through golden fields while composing haiku. Also, lots of stabbing.
🧠 19. Persona 5 – ~5.5 million
Half teenage drama, half dungeon crawling, all style. Time management has never been this fun — or this anime. Your teacher might turn into a monster. That’s Tuesday.
🐺 20. Bloodborne – ~5 million
FromSoftware’s eldritch nightmare where you die 843 times in one hour, and love every second of it. The cure for sleep and sanity alike.
Final Thoughts:
The PS4’s lineup was an all-you-can-eat buffet of masterpieces, monsters, and multiplayer mayhem. Whether you were slashing, shooting, sobbing, or just swinging through the skyline, this list proves the console earned its spot in gaming history.
Ah yes, Twisted Metal — the video game series that asked the all-important question:
“What if Mario Kart had a midlife crisis, bought a flamethrower, and started listening to Nine Inch Nails?”
🚗💥 What is Twisted Metal?
Imagine a demolition derby, except every car has rockets, machine guns, and deep emotional trauma. It’s vehicular combat meets psychological horror meets…a 14-year-old’s sketchbook full of fire and skulls. You don’t just race to win — you blow up an ice cream truck driven by a flaming clown while dodging missiles fired from a haunted hearse. So… Tuesday in the ’90s, basically.
🧠 The Premise (yes, there’s lore)
Twisted Metal revolves around a tournament run by Calypso, a mysterious cryptkeeper-meets-used-car-salesman who grants one wish to the last vehicle standing. Sounds cool, right? Plot twist: he’s a genie with a legal team. Your wish always comes true, but in the most ironic, monkey’s-paw way possible.
You ask for eternal life? He buries you alive. You wish to be famous? Boom — you’re wanted in every country. You ask for peace on Earth? Everyone else dies.
Classic Calypso!
🎮 The Gameplay
Pick a car, get a weapon, and start wrecking people. Your opponents include:
A killer clown named Sweet Tooth, driving a flaming ice cream truck (soothing!).
Mr. Grimm, a literal death biker with a scythe and no chill.
Axel, a man fused between two giant wheels because apparently walking was too mainstream.
And other emotionally unavailable vehicles with serious firepower and even deeper issues.
Levels take place in beloved landmarks like Paris, LA, and the apocalypse. The controls are tight, the explosions satisfying, and the soundtrack pure early-2000s rage.
📉 What happened to it?
Like a rock band that peaked at Ozzfest 2001, Twisted Metal had its glory days on the PS1 and PS2, then sort of… spun out. There was a reboot on PS3, and now there’s a Peacock TV show, which somehow exists and stars Anthony Mackieand Will Arnett as a clown. It’s both baffling and completely on-brand.
1. Hidden Easter Egg on the DualSense Controller
The textured grip on the DualSense controller isn’t just random—it’s made up of tiny PlayStation symbols (the iconic square, triangle, circle, and cross). This intricate design adds both functionality and a nod to the brand’s legacy, but it’s so small that it’s easy to miss unless you look closely under a magnifying glass.
2. Backward Compatibility Includes Boost Mode
While it’s well-known that the PS5 supports backward compatibility with most PS4 games, many people don’t realize that it also has a “Boost Mode.” This feature allows certain PS4 games to run with enhanced frame rates, improved load times, and better visuals, giving older titles a fresh lease on life.
3. Customizable Game Help Feature
The PS5’s UI includes a built-in “Game Help” feature, which is often overlooked. This feature provides hints, walkthroughs, and tips directly from the system for supported games. It’s designed to help players avoid spoilers by offering just enough guidance to get through tricky sections.
4. Ultra-Fast Suspend/Resume Feature for Multiple Games
While Xbox’s Quick Resume feature gets a lot of attention, the PS5 quietly boasts an impressive suspend/resume capability for multiple games. With the system’s ultra-fast SSD, players can jump back into recent sessions nearly instantly, although it doesn’t apply to as many games simultaneously as Xbox’s version.
5. Built-In Microphone with Voice-to-Text
The DualSense controller includes a built-in microphone, which is well-known for chatting. However, a lesser-known feature is its voice-to-text capability. You can dictate messages using your voice instead of typing, which is especially handy for entering text or sending quick messages during gameplay.
Think you’ve seen it all on PlayStation 4? 🤔 Think again! These underrated PS4 games deserve a spot in your library:
GAMES SHOWN:
After Wave: Downfall
Sakura Wars (2019)
Hue
Agent Intercept
Super Hydorah
Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
Bramble: The Mountain King
The PlayStation 4, or PS4 as it’s lovingly called by gamers and begrudgingly tolerated by parents, is the sleek, black box that promised to revolutionize gaming—and deliver a soundtrack of button mashing to living rooms worldwide. Released in 2013, this console is essentially the Swiss Army knife of entertainment. Need to game? Done. Want to stream Netflix? Easy. Accidentally fall asleep during a binge-watch session and forget to turn it off? It’s got your back. Its iconic DualShock 4 controller, with its touchpad and light bar, makes you feel like you’re holding a spaceship dashboard. But let’s be real: that light bar is mostly just a glowing beacon for your cat to attack.
The PS4’s interface is slick and modern, as long as you don’t mind the occasional existential crisis caused by updates that take longer than a Tolkien trilogy. It also has a knack for transforming into a jet engine when playing graphically intense games, as if it’s personally trying to power your gaming session with sheer enthusiasm. And let’s not forget its library of legendary exclusives. God of War, The Last of Us Part II, and Spider-Man are proof that the PS4 can do more than just make your thumbs sore—it can also emotionally destroy you. In short, the PS4 is that friend who always shows up with snacks, keeps things exciting, but occasionally demands a two-hour nap to recharge.
