Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed king of video game consoles, holding the all-time sales record. While the PS4 achieved remarkable success, it ultimately fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor. Nintendo's Switch, however, has surged past the PS4 to claim its position among the top-selling gaming systems.
With both Switch and PS4 securing their places in gaming history, we've analyzed how other consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft compare. Continue scrolling or explore the gallery below for our comprehensive ranking of the 28 best-selling video game consoles ever released, complete with launch dates, top-rated games, and additional insights.
*Some sales data comes directly from manufacturers, while other figures represent estimates based on recent reports and market research. Unofficial totals are indicated with an asterisk (\*).*
For those seeking just the biggest sellers, here's a quick rundown of the top five best-selling consoles (full details below):
**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
