Top-Selling Video Game Consoles Ever

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion as the best-selling video game console of all time. Despite the PlayStation 4's phenomenal sales, it concluded its lifecycle approximately 40 million units shy of the PS2's record. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch has surged past the PS4, securing a prestigious position among the top-selling consoles in history.

As both the Switch and PS4 have cemented their places among the elite, we've embarked on a journey to compare the sales figures of other consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Dive into our comprehensive list below, featuring the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time. You'll find detailed information on release dates, top-rated games, and much more.

Please note that some sales data is provided directly by the console manufacturers, while other figures are estimates based on the latest reported numbers and market analysis. Estimated sales totals are indicated with an asterisk (*).

For those interested in the cream of the crop, here's a quick look at 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

Continue scrolling for in-depth breakdowns and additional insights into each console's performance.