Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the record as the top-selling video game console ever. Even with the PS4's impressive sales, it trailed its predecessor by approximately 40 million units. The Nintendo Switch, however, has significantly surpassed the PS4's sales, securing a place among the best-selling consoles of all time.

This ranking explores the sales performance of Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft consoles. The following gallery showcases the 28 best-selling video game consoles, including release dates, critically acclaimed titles, and more.

Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on recent reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are marked with an asterisk ().*

For those primarily interested in the top performers, here's a concise list 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

Further details and a complete breakdown are provided below.