The PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling console ever with 155 million units sold. But the Nintendo Switch is closing in fast. Here are the 20 best-selling consoles of all time.
The Data
The console wars have produced some of gaming's greatest hardware. From Nintendo's innovations to Sony's dominance to Microsoft's Xbox push, each generation has reshaped the industry.
| Rank | Console | Units Sold | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PlayStation 2 | 155M | 2000 |
| 2 | Nintendo Switch | 140M+ | 2017 |
| 3 | Nintendo DS | 154M | 2004 |
| 4 | Game Boy/Color | 118M | 1989 |
| 5 | PlayStation 4 | 117M | 2013 |
Analysis
PS2's incredible run. Sony's second console benefited from DVD playback, massive game library, and backward compatibility. It sold for 13 years.
Nintendo's handheld dominance. Including handhelds, Nintendo has 5 of the top 10 best-selling gaming devices ever made.
Methodology
Sales figures from VGChartz and official company announcements. Switch figures are ongoing as the console is still being sold.
Sources
- VGChartz
- Company Reports
