The Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

This article explores the all-time best-selling video game consoles. While the PlayStation 2 maintains its top spot with impressive sales, the Nintendo Switch has significantly surpassed the PlayStation 4, securing a place among the top sellers. This ranking considers sales data from manufacturers and market analyses, with estimates marked by an asterisk (*).

Below is a summary of the top five best-selling consoles:

1. PlayStation 2 (Sony): 160 million units 2. Nintendo DS: 154.02 million units 3. Nintendo Switch: 150.86 million units 4. Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo): 118.69 million units 5. PlayStation 4 (Sony): 117.2 million units

A more comprehensive list detailing the top 28 best-selling consoles, including release dates and top-rated games, is available in the full article (presumably a linked gallery or further content). The article notes that some sales figures are manufacturer-provided, while others are industry estimations.