Top-Selling Video Game Consoles Ever

Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the crown as the best-selling video game console of all time, with an impressive sales figure of 160 million units. Despite the remarkable success of the PlayStation 4, which sold 117.2 million units, it still trails its predecessor by about 40 million units. Meanwhile, Nintendo's Switch has surged past the PS4 in sales, securing its place among the top-selling consoles with 150.86 million units sold.

With the Switch and PS4 firmly established among the elite in console sales, we've taken a closer look at how other hardware from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft compare. Below, you'll find our comprehensive list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time, complete with details on release dates, top-rated games, and more.

Please note that some sales figures are directly provided by the hardware manufacturers, while others are estimates based on the latest reported numbers and market analysis. Unofficial sales 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 for a detailed breakdown and further insights into these iconic gaming systems.