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, securing a place among the top-selling consoles ever.
This ranking explores the sales performance of consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. The following gallery showcases the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time, providing details such as release dates and critically acclaimed titles.
Please note that some sales figures are official manufacturer data, while others are estimates based on recent reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales figures 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
Further details and a comprehensive breakdown are available below.
