Top-Selling Video Game Consoles Ever

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion of video game console sales, holding the record as the best-selling console ever with an impressive 160 million units sold. Although the PlayStation 4 was a massive success in its own right, it concluded its lifecycle approximately 40 million units shy of its legendary predecessor. Meanwhile, Nintendo's Switch has surged past the PS4 in sales, securing its position among the top echelons of best-selling consoles.

Both the Switch and PS4 have firmly established themselves among the pantheon of all-time greats, prompting us to delve deeper into the sales performance of other consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time, complete with release dates, top-rated games, and other fascinating insights.

Please note that some sales figures are directly reported by the hardware manufacturers, while others are estimated based on the latest available data and market analysis. Unofficial sales figures are denoted with an asterisk (*).

For those interested in the cream of the crop, 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 for a more detailed look and further breakdowns of these iconic consoles.