Prince of Persia in numbers
Released: October 3, 1989 · Platforms: Apple II, MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari ST, Super Nintendo, Mega Drive, Master System, Game Boy
⚡ Guess before you look · Prince of Persia
According to its creator Jordan Mechner, how many copies did the original Prince of Persia (1989) sell across all versions?
| Metric | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies soldCumulative worldwide sales, all versions (per its creator) | 2 million copies | October 2026 | Jordan Mechner |
| Length (main story)HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 2 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| Development timeTime spent creating and programming it on the Apple II ("three years") | 36 months | October 1989 | Jordan Mechner |
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