Top-Selling Video Game Consoles Ever

Sony's PlayStation 2 stands as the undisputed champion of video game console sales, having sold an impressive 160 million units, making it the best-selling console of all time. The PlayStation 4, while a massive success in its own right, concluded its sales cycle approximately 40 million units shy of its iconic predecessor. On the other hand, Nintendo's Switch has surged past the PS4, securing its position as one of the top three best-selling consoles ever.

As we delve into the sales figures of consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, we've compiled a comprehensive list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles. This list not only showcases the sales numbers but also includes details on release dates and highlights some of the highest-rated games for each console. You can explore this detailed compilation by scrolling down or navigating through the gallery provided.

It's important to note that while some of the sales data has been directly sourced from the console manufacturers, other figures are estimates derived from the latest reported numbers and market analysis. These estimated sales totals are indicated with an asterisk (*).

For those interested in just the top performers, here's a quick summary of the top 5 best-selling consoles:

PlayStation 2 (Sony) – 160 million units sold Nintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 million units sold Nintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 150.86 million units sold Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 million units sold PlayStation 4 (Sony) – 117.2 million units sold

For a deeper dive into each console's sales figures, release information, and top games, continue scrolling down.