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TIL Sony's PlayStation 2 was the most popular game console of all time, selling over 155 Million units, and beating out 2nd place(PS1) by a huge margin. The Nintendo DS is the most popular hand held unit of all time, selling 154 Million units, beating out the Game Boy by over 35 Million units!

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