Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion in video game console sales history. Even the highly successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor's impressive total. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, securing a place among the top-selling consoles ever.
To provide a comprehensive overview, we've compiled a list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time. This ranking includes release dates, critically acclaimed titles, and other relevant details. The gallery below provides a detailed breakdown. (Note: The gallery would be inserted here).
Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on recent reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are indicated with an asterisk ().*
For those primarily interested in the top performers, here's a concise list of the top 5 best-selling consoles:
1. PlayStation 2 (Sony) – 160 million 2. Nintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 million 3. Nintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 150.86 million 4. Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 million 5. PlayStation 4 (Sony) – 117.2 million
Further details and a more extensive analysis are available below.
