What are the four most popular game consoles?

Great question! If we’re talking about the four most popular game consoles of all time (based on total units sold worldwide), here’s the current ranking as of 2025:


🏆 The 4 Most Popular Game Consoles of All Time (By Sales)

Rank Console Company Launch Year Estimated Units Sold
1️⃣ PlayStation 2 (PS2) Sony 2000 ~159 million
2️⃣ Nintendo DS Nintendo 2004 ~154 million
3️⃣ Nintendo Switch Nintendo 2017 ~141+ million (still climbing)
4️⃣ PlayStation 4 (PS4) Sony 2013 ~117 million

🎮 A Quick Look at Each Console

1. PlayStation 2 (PS2)

  • 🎯 Widely considered the most successful console ever

  • 🕹️ Huge library: GTA: San Andreas, Final Fantasy X, God of War

  • 💡 Played DVDs and had backward compatibility with PS1 games

2. Nintendo DS

  • 📱 Dual-screen portable console with a touchscreen

  • 🔥 Popular titles: Mario Kart DS, Pokémon Diamond/Pearl, New Super Mario Bros.

  • 👫 Great for kids, travel, and multiplayer

3. Nintendo Switch

  • 🔄 Hybrid console: use it handheld or docked on a TV

  • 🌍 Continues to dominate globally with titles like Tears of the Kingdom, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Odyssey

  • 🔥 Still actively supported, with a Switch 2 expected soon

4. PlayStation 4 (PS4)

  • 🎮 Known for cinematic storytelling and 4K gaming

  • 🎥 Legendary games: Spider-Man, God of War, The Last of Us Part II

  • 🧩 Still widely played and supported in 2025


🛍️ Where Can You Buy Them?

You can find classic and modern consoles at:


🧠 Bonus: Rising Stars in 2025

Console Current Popularity
PlayStation 5 Already passed 60+ million sales and rising fast
Xbox Series X/S Strong sales powered by Game Pass
Steam Deck Popular among handheld + PC gamers

🎯 Final Thoughts

The four most popular game consoles ever—PS2, DS, Switch, and PS4—each defined a generation. Whether you’re nostalgic for the past or looking for the future of gaming, these consoles remain iconic in both sales and influence.

💬 Want help picking the best console for your needs—retro, handheld, or next-gen? Just ask!