Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the crown as the best-selling video game console ever, a title it's held for a considerable time. Despite the PlayStation 4's impressive sales, it trailed its predecessor by approximately 40 million units. The Nintendo Switch, however, has surged past the PS4, securing a place among the top-selling consoles of all time.
Curious to see how other Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft consoles rank? This list details the 28 best-selling video game consoles in history, complete with release dates and information on their highest-rated games. Explore the gallery below or continue scrolling.
Please note: Sales figures are sourced directly from manufacturers where available; others are estimates based on the latest reported data and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are marked with an asterisk ().*
For those seeking a quick overview, here's 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
More detailed information and breakdowns follow below.
