Top-Selling Video Game Consoles Ever

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion of video game consoles, boasting an impressive 160 million units sold, making it the best-selling console of all time. The PlayStation 4, while a massive success in its own right, concluded its lifecycle with approximately 40 million fewer units sold than its predecessor. On the other hand, Nintendo's Switch has surged past the PS4, securing its place among the top three best-selling consoles ever.

As both the Switch and PS4 have cemented their positions in the annals of gaming history, we've delved deeper to compare the sales performance of other consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time. This list includes key details such as release dates and highlights of the highest-rated games for each console.

Please note that some sales figures are directly provided by the hardware manufacturers, while others are estimates derived from the latest reported numbers and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk (*).

For those interested in the top performers, here's a quick rundown of the top 5 best-selling consoles:

PlayStation 2 (Sony) – 160 million units sold Nintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 million units sold Nintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 150.86 million units sold Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 million units sold PlayStation 4 (Sony) – 117.2 million units sold

Scroll down for a more detailed exploration and breakdown of these iconic consoles.