Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion as the best-selling video game console in history. Although the PS4 achieved remarkable sales, it concluded its lifecycle approximately 40 million units behind the PS2. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch has surpassed the PS4's total, securing its place among the top-selling consoles of all time.

With the Switch and PS4 firmly positioned among the best-selling hardware, we examined how other consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft compare. Browse the gallery or scroll down for our ranked list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles, complete with release dates, top-rated titles, and additional details.

Sales figures are sourced directly from manufacturers or estimated based on the latest available data and market analysis. Unofficial totals are marked with an asterisk (*).

For a quick overview of the highest performers, here is the TL;DR list of the top 5 best-selling consoles, in order. Continue scrolling for more in-depth information and breakdowns:

(Sony) – 160 million

(Nintendo) – 154.02 million

(Nintendo) – 150.86 million

(Nintendo) – 118.69 million

(Sony) – 117.2 million