History of Video Games 2001

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    Microsoft enters the console market with the Xbox. Its flagship launch title, Halo: Combat Evolved, will redefine both FPS games and the online multiplayer experience for millions of players.

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Video game consumer spending

Top games by purchase

‘1995 through 2022 – U.S. Top 20 Best-Selling Games by Year (Physical and Full Game Digital from the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation, STEAM and Xbox platforms for publishers in the Digital Leader Panel) ranked on dollar sales

  1. Madden NFL 2002
  2. Grand Theft Auto 3
  3. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
  4. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
  5. Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
  6. Metal Gear Solid 2
  7. Gran Turismo 3:A-Spec
  8. The Sims
  9. Pokemon Stadium 2
  10. NBA Live 2002
  11. Pokemon Crystal
  12. Max Payne
  13. Halo: Combat Evolved
  14. Final Fantasy X
  15. Madden NFL 2001
  16. Super Mario Advance
  17. Super Smash Bro Melee
  18. NBA Live 2001
  19. Luigi's Mansion
  20. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
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