The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion in video game console sales history. Even the highly successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor's impressive sales figures. Remarkably, the Nintendo Switch has surged past the PS4 to claim a top-three position among all-time best-sellers.

To provide a comprehensive overview, we've compiled a list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles, encompassing hardware from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. This list includes release dates, top-rated games, and more. You can explore the complete list via the gallery below.

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 Top 5 list:

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 are available below.