Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion of video game console sales. Even the highly successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor's impressive total. Remarkably, the Nintendo Switch has surged past the PS4 to claim a place among the top-selling consoles ever.
This ranking explores the sales performance of consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. The following gallery showcases the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time, complete with release dates, critically acclaimed titles, and more.
Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on recent reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk ().*
For those primarily interested in the top performers, here's a concise summary of the top 5 best-selling consoles:
PlayStation 2 (Sony) – 160 million Nintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 million Nintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 150.86 million Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 million PlayStation 4 (Sony) – 117.2 million
Further details and a comprehensive breakdown follow below.
