What are the top 10 best selling consoles?

🏆 Top 10 Best-Selling Video Game Consoles (All Time)

Rank Console Approximate Units Sold Notes
1 PlayStation 2 (PS2) 155 million+ The best-selling console ever with a massive game library.
2 Nintendo DS 154 million+ Dual-screen handheld, hugely popular worldwide.
3 Game Boy / Game Boy Color 118 million+ Iconic handhelds that popularized portable gaming.
4 PlayStation 4 (PS4) 117 million+ Huge success for Sony’s 8th-gen console with strong exclusives.
5 Nintendo Wii 101 million+ Innovative motion controls and family-friendly appeal.
6 PlayStation (PS1) 102 million+ Sony’s first console, which revolutionized 3D gaming.
7 Nintendo Switch 125 million+ (and counting) Hybrid console combining portable and home gaming.
8 PlayStation 3 (PS3) 87 million+ Strong game library and Blu-ray player integration.
9 Xbox 360 85 million+ Popularized online gaming with Xbox Live.
10 GameCube 22 million+ Nintendo’s 6th generation home console with a strong cult following.

Notes:

  • Numbers are approximate and can vary slightly based on sources and recent sales.

  • The Nintendo Switch is rapidly climbing and may soon rank higher as it continues strong sales.

  • Handheld consoles like the Nintendo DS and Game Boy variants dominate the top sellers due to their long lifespans and popularity.