Sony's PlayStation 2 holds the crown as the best-selling video game console ever, a title it's held for quite some time. Despite the PlayStation 4's impressive sales, it finished its run approximately 40 million units behind its predecessor. The Nintendo Switch, however, has surged past the PS4, securing a place among the top-selling consoles of all time.

Curious to see how other Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft consoles rank? This list details the 28 best-selling video game consoles in history, including release dates and information on their highest-rated games. Explore the full list below!

Please note: Some sales figures are directly from manufacturers, while others are estimates based on recent reports and market analysis. Unofficial sales totals are marked with an asterisk ().*

For those seeking a quick overview, here's the Top 5 best-selling consoles:

PlayStation 2 (Sony) – 160 million Nintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 million Nintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 150.86 million Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 million PlayStation 4 (Sony) – 117.2 million

(Continue with the detailed list of consoles)