🏆 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:
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Numbers are approximate and can vary slightly based on sources and recent sales.
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The Nintendo Switch is rapidly climbing and may soon rank higher as it continues strong sales.
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Handheld consoles like the Nintendo DS and Game Boy variants dominate the top sellers due to their long lifespans and popularity.