Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion in video game console sales. Even the hugely successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, securing a prominent position among the top-selling consoles ever.
This ranking explores the sales performance of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft consoles. The following gallery showcases the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time, including release dates, critically acclaimed titles, and other relevant details.
Please note: Sales figures are either directly from manufacturers or estimated based on latest reports and market analysis. Unofficial totals are marked with an asterisk ().*
For those primarily interested in the top performers, here's a concise list 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 comprehensive breakdown follow below.
