Great question! The total number of different gaming consoles ever released is quite large, spanning multiple generations, companies, and types. Here's an overview to give you a sense of how many there are:

🎮 How Many Different Gaming Consoles Are There?

1. Major Home Console Generations

Since the 1970s, there have been roughly 9 to 10 generations of home video game consoles, each with multiple models:

Each generation often includes multiple models, revisions, and regional variants.

2. Handheld Consoles

There are also dozens of handheld consoles, from early ones like the Game Boy (1989) to modern devices like the Steam Deck and Analogue Pocket. Key handheld brands include:

• Nintendo (Game Boy, DS, Switch Lite)

• Sony (PlayStation Portable, PS Vita)

• Other retro or niche handhelds (Neo Geo Pocket, Atari Lynx, Playdate)

3. Specialty & Micro Consoles

• Retro mini consoles (NES Classic, Sega Genesis Mini)

• Plug-and-play TV consoles

• Microconsoles like Ouya

4. Overall Number

• If you count all home consoles, handhelds, and specialty consoles since the 1970s, the number easily exceeds 100 unique models and systems worldwide.

Summary

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