by Olivia Feb 19,2025
Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion in video game console sales history. Even the highly successful PS4 fell short by approximately 40 million units. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, securing a place among the top-selling consoles ever.
To understand the broader landscape of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft console sales, we've compiled a list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles. This comprehensive ranking includes release dates, top-rated games, and more (see gallery below or scroll down).
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 quick summary 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
(Further details and a complete breakdown follow below.)
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