The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the crown as the best-selling video game console ever, a title it's held for a considerable time. The PS4, while a massive sales success in its own right, ultimately finished its run approximately 40 million units behind its predecessor. The Nintendo Switch, however, has surged past the PS4, securing a place among the top-selling consoles of all time.

Curious to see how the rest of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft's consoles fare? This list ranks the 28 best-selling video game consoles ever, including release dates and details on their highest-rated games. Explore the gallery below or scroll down to discover more.

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 seeking a quick overview, here's 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