Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion of video game consoles, boasting an impressive 160 million units sold, making it the best-selling console of all time. While the PlayStation 4 also enjoyed massive commercial success, it concluded its lifecycle approximately 40 million units shy of its iconic predecessor. On the other hand, Nintendo's Switch has surged past the PS4, securing its place among the top-tier best-selling consoles.
As Switch and PS4 have firmly established their positions among the elite consoles, we delved deeper to compare how other hardware from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft measure up. Below, you'll find our comprehensive list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles ever, complete with release dates, top-rated games, and more detailed information.
Please note that some sales figures are directly provided by the hardware manufacturers, whereas others are estimated based on the latest reported numbers and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk (*).
For those focused solely on the top performers, here's a quick summary of the top 5 best-selling consoles in order:
PlayStation 2 (Sony) – 160 million units Nintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 million units Nintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 150.86 million units Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 million units PlayStation 4 (Sony) – 117.2 million units
Scroll down for a detailed breakdown and further insights into these legendary consoles.
