Top-Selling Video Game Consoles Ever

Sony's PlayStation 2 stands unrivaled as the best-selling video game console of all time. Despite the PlayStation 4's impressive sales figures, it concluded its lifecycle approximately 40 million units shy of the PlayStation 2's total. On the other hand, Nintendo's Switch has surpassed the PS4, securing its place among the top echelons of best-selling consoles.

With both the Switch and PS4 cementing their positions as all-time greats, we embarked on a journey to compare the sales performance of other hardware from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Dive into our comprehensive list below or explore our gallery to discover the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time. Each entry includes details on release dates, top-rated games, and more.

Please note that while some sales figures are directly reported by the manufacturers, others are estimates derived from the latest reported numbers and market analysis. Estimated sales totals are indicated with an asterisk (*).

For those interested solely in the top performers, here's a quick rundown of 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