The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion in video game console sales history. Even the highly successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4's sales figures, securing a place among the top-selling consoles of all time.

To provide a comprehensive overview, we've compiled a list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles ever released. This list includes release dates, critically acclaimed titles, and other relevant details. You can access the full list via the gallery below.

Please note: Sales figures are sourced directly from manufacturers where available. Other figures are estimations based on the latest reported data and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk ().*

For those primarily interested in the top performers, here's a concise Top 5 list:

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 available below.