Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion in video game console sales history. Even the highly successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor's impressive sales figures. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, securing a prominent position among the best-selling consoles ever.
To provide a comprehensive overview, we've compiled a list of the top 28 best-selling video game consoles. This detailed ranking includes release dates, critically acclaimed titles, and more. Explore the gallery below for a complete breakdown.
Please note: Some sales data is directly from manufacturers, while other figures 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 quick summary 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 more extensive analysis are provided below.
