Best-Selling Video Games of 2001

The top 100 on Amazon UK that year.

A definitive look back at the 2001 Amazon UK chart. Click any cover to find it on Amazon.

The PlayStation 2 era opens loudly: the Sony PS2 Console itself charts at number four, with Grand Theft Auto III right behind and Gran Turismo 3: A Spec confirming the launch wave. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone dominates the very top across PC, PS, GBA and GBC simultaneously, showing how one licence could blanket every format. The pattern beneath is hardware and accessories selling like games — a DualShock 2 Controller, the Nintendo Clear Blue GBA console, even a DVD Remote Control all chart. Surprises include the Microsoft Train Simulator and Flight Sim 2002 sitting beside Pokémon Gold, Crystal and Silver. A transitional year, with the PS2 generation only just finding its feet.

Born in 2001? See everything that topped the UK charts in 2001 — books, film, games and music.

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#1 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [PC CD]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [PC CD]

4.0 · 96 reviews

#2 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PS)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PS)

4.3 · 99 reviews

#3 — Championship Manager: Season 01/02

Championship Manager: Season 01/02

4.3 · 108 reviews

#5 — Grand Theft Auto III (PS2)

Grand Theft Auto III (PS2)

4.6 · 261 reviews

#6 — The Sims: Hot Date Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: Hot Date Expansion Pack (PC CD)

4.5 · 72 reviews

#8 — Black & White

3.4 · 152 reviews

#9 — Gran Turismo 3: A Spec (PS2)

Gran Turismo 3: A Spec (PS2)

4.3 · 206 reviews

#10 — Sid Meier's Civilization 3

Sid Meier's Civilization 3

3.9 · 62 reviews

#13 — WWF Smackdown: Just Bring It (PS2)

WWF Smackdown: Just Bring It (PS2)

3.8 · 102 reviews

#14 — Myst III: Exile

Myst III: Exile

4.2 · 55 reviews

#15 — The Sims: House Party Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: House Party Expansion Pack (PC CD)

4.3 · 63 reviews

#16 — EverQuest: The Shadows of Luclin

EverQuest: The Shadows of Luclin

3.7 · 20 reviews

#17 — Pokémon Gold

4.0 · 121 reviews

#18 — Mario Kart Advance: Super Circuit

Mario Kart Advance: Super Circuit

4.5 · 84 reviews

#19 — Pro Evolution Soccer

Pro Evolution Soccer

4.2 · 128 reviews

#20 — FIFA Football 2002 (PS2)

FIFA Football 2002 (PS2)

3.2 · 63 reviews

#21 — Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (PS2)

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (PS2)

3.8 · 138 reviews

#23 — Max Payne (PC CD)

Max Payne (PC CD)

4.5 · 109 reviews

#24 — DVD Remote Control

DVD Remote Control

3.4 · 7 reviews

#25 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (GBA)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (GBA)

3.5 · 16 reviews

#26 — Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis (PC CD)

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis (PC CD)

4.3 · 67 reviews

#27 — Pokémon Crystal

Pokémon Crystal

3.8 · 50 reviews

#28 — Pokémon Silver

Pokémon Silver

4.0 · 121 reviews

#29 — Silent Hill 2 (Special 2 Disc)(PS2)

Silent Hill 2 (Special 2 Disc)(PS2)

4.4 · 124 reviews

#30 — Devil May Cry (PS2)

Devil May Cry (PS2)

4.5 · 91 reviews

#31 — Command & Conquer Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge (PC CD)

Command & Conquer Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge (PC CD)

4.3 · 34 reviews

#32 — Best Of Unreal Tournament

Best Of Unreal Tournament

4.9 · 41 reviews

#33 — Baldur's Gate 2 Expansion: Throne of Bhaal

Baldur's Gate 2 Expansion: Throne of Bhaal

4.8 · 17 reviews

#34 — Championship Manager: Season 00-01 (PC CD)

Championship Manager: Season 00-01 (PC CD)

4.5 · 93 reviews

#35 — Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

4.6 · 72 reviews

#36 — Microsoft Train Simulator with Free Official Strategy Guide ...

Microsoft Train Simulator with Free Official Strategy Guide ...

3.8 · 26 reviews

#37 — Microsoft Flight Sim 2002 - Professional Edition (PC)

Microsoft Flight Sim 2002 - Professional Edition (PC)

4.6 · 19 reviews

#38 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (GBC)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (GBC)

4.3 · 14 reviews

#39 — James Bond: Agent Under Fire (PS2)

James Bond: Agent Under Fire (PS2)

3.8 · 72 reviews

#40 — SimCity 3000 Classic

SimCity 3000 Classic

2.9 · 13 reviews

#41 — DVD Region X (PS2)

DVD Region X (PS2)

3.6 · 39 reviews

#42 — Diablo II: Lord of Destruction - Expansion Set (PC)

Diablo II: Lord of Destruction - Expansion Set (PC)

4.4 · 16 reviews

#43 — The Sims: Collectors Edition (The Sims & The Sims Livin' It ...

The Sims: Collectors Edition (The Sims & The Sims Livin' It ...

4.1 · 24 reviews

#44 — Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

3.9 · 23 reviews

#45 — Zoo Tycoon (PC)

Zoo Tycoon (PC)

4.4 · 45 reviews

#46 — World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship

3.0 · 27 reviews

#47 — Empire Earth (PC)

Empire Earth (PC)

4.5 · 27 reviews

#48 — Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance (PS2)

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance (PS2)

4.1 · 66 reviews

#49 — Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? (PC)

Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? (PC)

4.1 · 23 reviews

#50 — Half-Life: Blue Shift (PC)

Half-Life: Blue Shift (PC)

3.1 · 37 reviews

#51 — Scrabble-1999 Version.

Scrabble-1999 Version.

3.8 · 4 reviews

#52 — Super Mario Advance (GBA)

Super Mario Advance (GBA)

3.9 · 57 reviews

#53 — Commandos 2: Men of Courage (PC)

Commandos 2: Men of Courage (PC)

4.6 · 27 reviews

#54 — Myst III: Exile Collector's Edition

Myst III: Exile Collector's Edition

4.2 · 55 reviews

#55 — FIFA Football 2002 (PC CD)

FIFA Football 2002 (PC CD)

4.3 · 15 reviews

#56 — Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - 2nd Edition (PC CD)

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - 2nd Edition (PC CD)

4.3 · 12 reviews

#57 — Final Fantasy IX (PS)

Final Fantasy IX (PS)

4.6 · 88 reviews

#58 — EverQuest: The Scars of Velious

EverQuest: The Scars of Velious

4.2 · 6 reviews

#59 — SSX Snowboard Supercross

SSX Snowboard Supercross

4.6 · 69 reviews

#60 — The Sims (PC CD)

The Sims (PC CD)

4.1 · 163 reviews

#62 — Aliens vs Predator 2 (PC)

Aliens vs Predator 2 (PC)

4.3 · 22 reviews

#63 — Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2)

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2)

4.1 · 178 reviews

#64 — Cossacks (PC CD-ROM)

Cossacks (PC CD-ROM)

3.8 · 42 reviews

#65 — Hornby Virtual Railway (PC CD)

Hornby Virtual Railway (PC CD)

3.1 · 22 reviews

#66 — The Weakest Link (PC)

The Weakest Link (PC)

3.4 · 12 reviews

#67 — SSX Tricky (PS2)

SSX Tricky (PS2)

4.9 · 70 reviews

#68 — Age Of Empires 2: The Age of Kings

Age Of Empires 2: The Age of Kings

4.7 · 21 reviews

#69 — Half-Life Generation Pack: Half-Life / Counter Strike / Oppo...

Half-Life Generation Pack: Half-Life / Counter Strike / Oppo...

4.9 · 21 reviews

#70 — Command & Conquer Red Alert 2

Command & Conquer Red Alert 2

4.5 · 66 reviews

#71 — Resident Evil Code: Veronica X (PS2)

Resident Evil Code: Veronica X (PS2)

4.1 · 70 reviews

#72 — Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (PS)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (PS)

4.6 · 14 reviews

#73 — Gran Turismo 2 Platinum (PS)

Gran Turismo 2 Platinum (PS)

4.3 · 29 reviews

#74 — Stronghold

4.3 · 42 reviews

#75 — Crash Team Racing - Platinum (PS)

Crash Team Racing - Platinum (PS)

4.7 · 43 reviews

#76 — Crazy Taxi (PS2)

Crazy Taxi (PS2)

3.8 · 67 reviews

#77 — Baldur's Gate II

Baldur's Gate II

4.7 · 66 reviews

#78 — Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction (PS2)

Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction (PS2)

3.4 · 28 reviews

#79 — Spyro: Season of Ice (GBA)

Spyro: Season of Ice (GBA)

4.0 · 29 reviews

#81 — Tekken Tag Tournament [PS2]

Tekken Tag Tournament [PS2]

4.0 · 80 reviews

#82 — WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role (PSX)

WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role (PSX)

4.4 · 102 reviews

#83 — Dancing Stage Euromix (PS)

Dancing Stage Euromix (PS)

4.3 · 50 reviews

#84 — Z.O.E.: Zone of the Enders (with Playable Metal Gear Solid 2...

Z.O.E.: Zone of the Enders (with Playable Metal Gear Solid 2...

4.0 · 43 reviews

#85 — Grim Fandango - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)

Grim Fandango - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)

4.7 · 62 reviews

#86 — Asheron's Call - Dark Majesty (PC)

Asheron's Call - Dark Majesty (PC)

4.0 · 6 reviews

#87 — Europa Universalis 1492-1792 (PC)

Europa Universalis 1492-1792 (PC)

4.6 · 19 reviews

#88 — FIFA Football 2002 (PS)

FIFA Football 2002 (PS)

3.2 · 13 reviews

#89 — Half-Life (PS2)

Half-Life (PS2)

4.2 · 69 reviews

#90 — Sega Visual Memory Unit (Dreamcast)

Sega Visual Memory Unit (Dreamcast)

4.5 · 38 reviews

#91 — Combat Flight Simulator World War 2 Europe Series

Combat Flight Simulator World War 2 Europe Series

4.3 · 28 reviews

#92 — Tetris DX (GBC)

Tetris DX (GBC)

4.8 · 9 reviews

#93 — Age of Empires II - Gold Edition (PC)

Age of Empires II - Gold Edition (PC)

4.8 · 16 reviews

#94 — Wario Land 4 (GBA)

Wario Land 4 (GBA)

4.2 · 24 reviews

#95 — The Sims

4.1 · 163 reviews

#96 — The Weakest Link (PS)

The Weakest Link (PS)

4.2 · 6 reviews

#97 — Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped: Platinum (PS)

Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped: Platinum (PS)

4.5 · 31 reviews

#98 — The Sims: Livin' It Up Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: Livin' It Up Expansion Pack (PC CD)

4.1 · 29 reviews

#99 — Best of Discworld Noir

Best of Discworld Noir

4.0 · 20 reviews

#100 — Doom (GBA)

4.0 · 25 reviews

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