All time best-selling video game consoles from 1978 to 2022. Including handhelds and home consoles. Measured in cumulative unit sales throughout a product lifespan worldwide.
Data sources: sales reports by manufacturers, market analytics estimations.
Best-Selling Game Consoles of All Time (1978–2022)
Rank Console Manufacturer Units Sold (Approx.) Notes & Highlights
1 PlayStation 2 (PS2) Sony ~155 million Best-selling home console ever, huge game library, long lifecycle (2000–2013).
2 Nintendo DS Nintendo ~154 million Dual-screen handheld, massive success worldwide, launched in 2004.
3 Game Boy / Game Boy Color Nintendo ~118 million Iconic handheld from late 80s/90s, boosted portable gaming.
4 PlayStation 4 (PS4) Sony ~117 million Very successful modern console with strong third-party support, released 2013.
5 PlayStation (PS1) Sony ~102 million Sony’s original console that popularized CD games, launched 1994.
6 Nintendo Switch Nintendo ~124 million (as of 2022) Hybrid console (handheld & docked), strong sales since 2017 launch.
7 Wii Nintendo ~101 million Innovative motion controls, wide appeal, released 2006.
8 PlayStation 3 (PS3) Sony ~87 million Strong multimedia features, initially tough competition, launched 2006.
9 Xbox 360 Microsoft ~85 million Popular in Western markets, strong online service (Xbox Live), launched 2005.
10 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Nintendo ~62 million Popularized home gaming in the 1980s, iconic titles like Mario Bros.
Key Points:
Sony dominates with multiple PlayStation consoles in the top ranks.
Fun Facts and Trivia:
Nintendo’s handheld devices (DS, Game Boy) have sold incredibly well worldwide.
The Nintendo Switch has quickly climbed the ranks due to its hybrid design.
Microsoft’s Xbox consoles appear prominently with Xbox 360 being the most successful.
Classic consoles like NES and Game Boy laid the foundation for today’s gaming market.
Source: Data is Beautiful
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