Top-Selling Video Game Consoles Ever

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion among video game consoles, having sold an astounding 160 million units, making it the best-selling console of all time. The PlayStation 4, while incredibly successful, concluded its lifecycle with approximately 40 million fewer units sold than its predecessor. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch has surged past the PS4, securing a prestigious position on the podium of all-time best-selling consoles.

As the Switch and PS4 have established their places among the elite in console sales, we delve deeper into the sales performance of other hardware from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Explore our comprehensive list below, which ranks the 28 best-selling video game consoles ever. This list not only includes sales figures but also details on release dates and the highest-rated games for each console.

Please note that some sales figures are directly reported by the manufacturers, while others are estimated based on the latest reported numbers and market analysis. Estimated 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:

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

Scroll further down or navigate through the gallery to discover more details and in-depth breakdowns of these consoles' sales achievements.