Top 10 best selling game consoles of all time
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Highest-selling video game consoles worldwide
The video game consoles have become the medium for our entertainment and game consoles have been on the battlefield for decades. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 best-selling game consoles of all time that have left a mark on gaming history.
The data has been taken from Wikipedia and Statista. Without wasting any more time, let’s get right into it.
10. Nintendo 3DS
Sales: Over 75 million units, Era: 2011-2020
Back in times, when handled gaming were actually dominant. Nintendo 3DS continued the legacy of DS. This gaming console introduced stereoscopic 3D visuals without glasses, further pushing the boundaries of handheld gaming.
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9. Xbox 360
Sales: Over 84 million units, Era: 2005-2016
The last good Xbox which literally had one over the PlayStation when it comes to games, performance, or design. It is particularly well-known for its refined online gaming service, Xbox Live, which competed strongly in the market and emphasized multiplayer gaming.
8. PlayStation 3
Sales: Over 87 million units, Era: 2006-2017
The third generation console from Sony had a rocky start when it was launched. However, slowly with time it gains momentum with its Blu-ray capabilities, strong game lineup, and the introduction of the PlayStation Network. It’s in the 8th spot for the best selling game consoles of all time.
7. Wii
Sales: Over 101 million units, Era: 2006-2013
Nintendo changed the gaming market with its Wii console which has the motion control technology made gaming accessible to a wider, more diverse audience, with “Wii Sports” becoming a cultural phenomenon. The sports games truly shined with Wii.
6. PlayStation (PS1)
Sales: Over 102 million units, Era: 1994-2006
The console that started everything for Sony. The first of his generation and is still regarded as one of the best gaming consoles of all time. The PlayStation transformed the home console market by bringing 3D gaming and CD-ROM technology, allowing for more immersive game experiences.
5. Game Boy & Game Boy Color
Sales: Over 118 million units combined, Era: 1989-2003
The original Game Boy and its color variation were instrumental in developing handheld gaming, with legendary titles such as “Pokémon Red and Blue” driving large sales.
4. Nintendo Switch
Sales: Over 103 million units (and counting), Era: 2017-Present
Number 4 in the list of best selling game consoles of all time is the handled gaming console by Nintendo. The Switch’s unusual hybrid architecture, which allows for both home console and portable play, as well as games like “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” have propelled it to modern-day success.
3. PlayStation 4
Sales: Over 117 million units, Era: 2013-Present
The console that actually destroyed Microsoft and Xbox from the gaming console race. Since then, Xbox was never been the same till now. The PS4 has been a powerhouse in the current gaming generation, thanks to its emphasis on high-quality visuals, online services such as PlayStation Plus, and a huge game catalog that includes exclusives and is in the third position as the best selling game consoles of all time.
2. Nintendo DS
Sales: Approximately 154 million units, Era: 2004-2014
Its revolutionary dual-screen design and touch functionality distinguish it, appealing to both avid gamers and casual users. Titles such as “Nintendogs” and “Brain Age” considerably increased its market share.
1. PlayStation 2
Sales: Over 155 million units, Era: 2000-2013
The absolute GOAT of gaming consoles and the best selling game consoles of all time. The PS2 not only expanded the scope of video game pleasure with its outstanding library, but it also became the first machine to sell over 150 million units, thanks to its low price and backward compatibility with original PlayStation games.
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