Top-Selling Video Game Consoles Ever

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion of video game console sales, boasting an impressive total of 160 million units sold. Despite the PlayStation 4's remarkable success, it concluded its lifecycle approximately 40 million units shy of its predecessor. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch has surged past the PS4, securing its place among the top echelons of best-selling consoles.

As the Switch and PS4 have cemented their positions in the annals of gaming history, we've delved deeper to compare the sales performance of other hardware from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time. This list includes key details such as release dates and highlights of the highest-rated games for each console.

Please note that some sales figures are directly reported by the hardware manufacturers, while others are estimates derived from the latest reported numbers and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk (*).

For those interested in the top performers, here's a quick overview 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

Scroll down for a detailed breakdown and further insights into these iconic gaming systems.