Sony's PlayStation 2 has long been crowned as the best-selling video game console of all time, boasting a staggering sales figure of 160 million units. Despite the PlayStation 4's impressive sales performance, it concluded its lifecycle approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor. On the other hand, Nintendo's Switch has surged past the PS4, securing its place among the elite group of top-selling consoles.
With the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 firmly established in the ranks of the all-time best-selling consoles, we embarked on a comprehensive analysis to see how other hardware from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft measure up. Below, you'll find a detailed list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time. This list includes key information such as release dates and the highest-rated games, providing a rich overview of each console's impact on the gaming industry.
*Please note that some sales figures are directly reported by the hardware manufacturers, while others are estimates derived from the latest reported numbers and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk (\*).*
For those eager to get straight to the top performers, here's a quick summary 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
Continue scrolling or click through the gallery below to explore more details and breakdowns of these iconic consoles.