Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion in video game console sales history. Even the highly successful PS4 fell short by approximately 40 million units. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, securing a prominent position among the top-selling consoles ever.
This ranking explores the sales performance of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft consoles. The following gallery showcases the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time, including release dates and details on critically acclaimed titles.
Please note: Sales figures are sourced from manufacturers where available; others are estimates based on recent reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk ().*
For those primarily interested in the top performers, here's a concise overview 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 are available below.
