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. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4's sales figures, securing a place among the top-selling consoles of all time.
To provide a comprehensive overview, we've compiled a list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles ever released. This detailed ranking includes release dates, critically acclaimed titles, and other relevant information. Explore the gallery below or continue reading to see the complete list.
Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on the latest reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales figures are marked with an asterisk ().*
For those interested primarily in the top performers, here's a quick 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 complete breakdown of the rankings follow below.
