Best-Selling Video Game Consoles in History

The PlayStation 2 from Sony continues to hold its title as the best-selling video game console ever. The PS4, despite impressive sales, concluded its lifecycle about 40 million units short of its predecessor. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch has surpassed the PS4, securing a place among the top-selling consoles.

With the Switch and PS4 now firmly positioned among the all-time best sellers, we explore how other hardware from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft compares. Browse the gallery or scroll down for our roundup of the 28 best-selling video game consoles, complete with release dates, top-rated titles, and other details.

Sales data includes official manufacturer figures and estimates based on the latest reports and market analysis. Unofficial totals are marked with an asterisk (*).

For a quick look at the top performers, here's the TL;DR ranking of the 5 Best-Selling Consoles. Continue scrolling for further insights and breakdowns:

(Sony) – 160 millionNintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 millionNintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 150.86 millionGame Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 millionPlayStation 4 (Sony) – 117.2 million