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 top-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 ever, providing details such as release dates and critically acclaimed titles.
Please note: Sales figures are sourced from either official manufacturer data or estimations derived from 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 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 comprehensive breakdown are available below.