Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion of video game console sales, having sold an impressive 160 million units. The PlayStation 4, although a massive success in its own right, concluded its lifecycle approximately 40 million units behind the PS2, with sales totaling 117.2 million units. On the other hand, Nintendo's Switch has surged past the PS4, securing its place among the top-selling consoles with 150.86 million units sold.
As both the Switch and PS4 have solidified their positions on the list of all-time best-selling consoles, we've delved deeper into the sales performance of other consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. Below, you'll find a comprehensive gallery and list detailing the 28 best-selling video game consoles of all time, complete with release dates and highlights of their highest-rated games.
Please note that some of the sales figures are directly reported by the hardware manufacturers, while others are estimates derived from the latest reported numbers and market analysis. These unofficial totals are indicated with an asterisk (*).
For those interested in the top performers, 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
Scroll down for a more detailed breakdown and insights into each console's performance.
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