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The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Author : Emily Mar 16,2025

Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the crown as the best-selling video game console ever, a title it's held for a considerable time. While the PS4 achieved massive sales success, it ultimately fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, securing a place among the top-selling consoles of all time.

With the Switch and PS4 firmly established in the pantheon of best-selling consoles, we've compiled a list of the top 28 best-selling video game consoles ever. This comprehensive list includes release dates, details on critically acclaimed titles, and more. Explore the gallery below or continue scrolling to discover the rankings.

Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on the latest reported data 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

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