It was so much cheaper than DVD players on the market with so many more features, it put a lot of video games (or potential for video games) in people's hands just because they wanted a DVD player in their home and it was the most cost effective option.


It sold an incalculable number of units in part because a good percentage of its sales had little to do with video games. It had to do with DVDs and looking good in your entertainment center. Madden and GTA and Ratchet would just slink in behind that for a lot of houses.


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