Highlights
- The 2000s saw significant shifts in the gaming industry, including the entry of Microsoft into the console market and Sega's exit from hardware.
- Nintendo's Wii console captured a new audience with its innovative design and motion controls, becoming the best-selling console of its generation.
- Sony's PlayStation 2 became the best-selling console of all time, with a strong software library that included popular titles like Metal Gear Solid 3 and Grand Theft Auto 3.