Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the unrivaled champion of video game console sales, boasting a staggering 160 million units sold, cementing its status as the best-selling console of all time. The PlayStation 4, while incredibly successful with sales reaching 117.2 million units, still trails behind by about 40 million units. On the other hand, Nintendo's Switch has surged past the PS4, securing a commendable position among the top-selling consoles with 150.86 million units sold.
Given the impressive sales figures of the Switch and PS4, we delved deeper to compare how other consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft rank. Below, you can explore our comprehensive list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time. This list includes crucial details such as release dates and highlights of the highest-rated games for each console.
Please note that some sales figures are directly provided by the hardware manufacturers, while others are estimated from the latest reported numbers and market analysis. These estimated totals are indicated with an asterisk (*).
For those interested in the top performers, here’s a quick rundown 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
Scroll down or navigate through the gallery for more detailed insights and breakdowns of each console's performance.
