PS2 was the most played console in 2008

Original Xbox also reported to have been played more than the PS3.

According to media research company Nielson, the PlayStation 2 was the most used video game console of 2008 (according to data gathered between January - October 2008).

The ageing juggernaut accounted for 31.7 per cent of the total time played from all gamers in the US, followed by the Xbox 360 with 17.2 per cent and the Wii at 13.4 per cent. Perhaps not a great surprise given its current installed base is the fact that the PS3 accounted for only 7.3 per cent of total usage and was beaten by the original Xbox which achieved 9.7 per cent. The GameCube also made the list, accounting for 4.6 per cent.

The remaining 16.2 per cent is accounted for by 'other' video game consoles found in the home.