The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion of video game console sales. Even the hugely successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor's record. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4's sales figures, 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, including release dates, critically acclaimed titles, and more.

Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on recent reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk ().*

For those primarily interested in the top performers, here's a concise Top 5 list:

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 provided below.