Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the crown as the best-selling video game console ever, a title it's held for a considerable time. While the PS4 achieved massive sales success, it ultimately trailed its predecessor by approximately 40 million units. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, earning a place among the top-selling consoles of all time.
With the Switch and PS4 firmly established in the pantheon of best-selling consoles, we've compiled a ranking of the top 28 best-selling video game consoles across Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft's catalogs. Explore the gallery below for a detailed list, including release dates and information on their highest-rated games.
Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on the latest reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are marked with an asterisk ().*
For those seeking a quick overview, here's 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
