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 prominent position among the best-selling consoles ever.
This ranking explores the sales performance of consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. The following gallery showcases the top 28 best-selling video game consoles, including release dates and details on critically acclaimed titles.
Please note: Sales figures are sourced from manufacturers where available; others are estimates based on reported data and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk ().*
For those interested primarily 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 complete breakdown are provided below.
