Top-Selling Video Game Systems Dominate Entertainment

Sony's PlayStation 2 remains the undisputed champion of video game console sales. Even the highly successful PS4 fell approximately 40 million units short of its predecessor. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4, securing a top-three position in the all-time best-selling console rankings.

This analysis examines the sales performance of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft consoles. The following gallery showcases the top 28 best-selling video game consoles, including release dates, top-rated titles, and more.

Note: Sales figures are sourced directly from manufacturers where available; others are estimates based on latest reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are marked with an asterisk ().*

For those seeking only the top performers, here's a concise list of the five 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

Further details and a comprehensive breakdown are provided below.