Top-Selling Consoles of Time

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion in video game console sales. Even the highly successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor. 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 throughout history. This detailed list includes release dates, top-rated games, and more. You can explore the full list via the gallery below.

Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on recent reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are marked with an asterisk ().*

For those primarily interested in the top contenders, here's a concise summary of the top five 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 complete breakdown of the rankings are available below.