Video game consoles have been a huge part of our lives in the recent days. Slowly it is entering every household. The first home console was released back in 1972 in the form of Magnavox Odyssey. Since then countless video game consoles has been released. In this article we will talk about the top 5 highest selling video game consoles of all time.
The best 5 highest selling video game consoles of all time
#5 - Sony PlayStation 4: 117.2 million units sold
Released in 2013, the fourth official home console from Sony, which is the PlayStation 4 fits into this list with a stunning number of sales. Officially it has been discontinued soon after the release of PlayStation 5. The console has some amazing games along with countless exclusives. There are still gamers who love to enjoy playing games on the PlayStation 4.
#4 - Game Boy & Game Boy Color: 118.69 million units sold
We are counting both Game Boy and Game Boy Color as one single unit as their graphics did not vary, only one console was colour and the other one was black and white. Despite not being the only handheld console of this list and it is still considered the one if the best handheld consoles ever released.
#3 - Nintendo Switch: 150.86 million units sold
It is the only hybrid model of this list. You can enjoy your Switch both as a handled console and you can also connect it to your television. Much like the other Nintendo consoles, Switch is famous for its amazing exclusives. It is still on sale and the number course can increase in the future.
#2 - Nintendo DS: 154.02 million units sold
Another Nintendo console on the list and it is a handheld device. Nintendo DS was released back in 2004 and it was also a touch screen console which was quite a big deal back then. This handheld device is quite famous for its amazing exclusives much like the rest of the Nintendo consoles.
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#1 - Sony PlayStation 2: 160 million units sold
Sony PlayStation 2 still remains the Undisputed champion of this list with a stunning 160 million sales. Released back in year 2000, not only it sold the most number of consoles worldwide, it also revolutionised home video gaming. It may not remain on the top of this list forever but Sony PlayStation 2 will always remain the best video game console of all time.
