Sony's PlayStation 2 maintains its position as the top-selling video game console ever. The PS4, despite its impressive sales, ultimately trailed its predecessor by approximately 40 million units. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, securing a place among the best-selling consoles of all time.
This ranking explores the sales performance of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft consoles. The following gallery showcases the 28 best-selling video game consoles, including release dates and details on their critically acclaimed titles.
Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on recent data and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are marked with an asterisk ().*
For those interested primarily 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 complete breakdown are available below.
