The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the undisputed title of the best-selling video game console ever. Even the hugely successful PS4 fell short by approximately 40 million units. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4's sales figures, securing a place among the top-selling consoles of all time.

This ranking explores the sales performance of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft consoles. Below, you'll find a list detailing the 28 best-selling video game consoles ever made, 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 marked with an asterisk ().*

For those primarily interested in the top performers, here's a quick rundown 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 follow below.