PlayStation 2 Sales Reach 160 Million Units, Claims Retiring Sony CEO Jim Ryan

Jim Ryan's final statement as CEO sparks controversy among fans, with some accusing him of exaggerating figures to maintain the PS2's top-selling console status.

• Jim Ryan, retiring CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, claims PlayStation 2 sales have reached 160 million units, surpassing the previously reported figure of 155 million.
• The statement has sparked controversy among fans, with accusations of exaggeration to prevent the Nintendo Switch from surpassing the PS2's sales record.
• Analyst Daniel Ahmad supports Ryan's claim, suggesting PS2 sales could have crossed 159 million based on fiscal year 2012-2013 shipments.
• Sony has not officially updated the sales figure since reporting over 155 million units sold as of March 31, 2012.
• Ryan's departure marks the end of an era for Sony, as he retires after more than three decades with the company.

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