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Top-Selling Video Game Consoles Ever

Author : Emma Update：Apr 11,2025

Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the title as the best-selling video game console of all time, with a staggering 160 million units sold. While the PlayStation 4 was incredibly successful, it finished its lifecycle approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor. On the other hand, Nintendo's Switch has surpassed the PS4 in sales, securing its position among the top-selling consoles.

In our quest to understand how other consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft compare, we've compiled a comprehensive list of the 28 best-selling video game consoles. This list includes details on release dates and highlights the highest-rated games for each system. Scroll down or explore the gallery below to delve into the full rankings.

Please note that some sales figures are directly provided by the hardware manufacturers, while others are estimates derived from the latest reported numbers and market analysis. Estimated sales totals are indicated with an asterisk (*).

For those interested in the top performers, here's a quick rundown 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

Continue scrolling for a more detailed breakdown and further insights into these iconic gaming systems.

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