Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion of video game console sales. Even the highly successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor's impressive total. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, securing a place among the top-selling consoles ever.
To provide a comprehensive overview, we've compiled a list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles. This ranking includes release dates, critically acclaimed titles, and other relevant details. Explore the complete list via the gallery below.
Please note: Sales figures are sourced from official manufacturer data where available. Estimates based on recent reports and market analysis are used for others. Unofficial totals are marked with an asterisk ().*
For those primarily interested in the top performers, here's a concise Top 5 list:
1. PlayStation 2 (Sony) – 160 million 2. Nintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 million 3. Nintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 150.86 million 4. Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 million 5. PlayStation 4 (Sony) – 117.2 million
Further details and a complete breakdown are available below.
