Top Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time

Introduction

As we all know, the video game industry and technology have developed dramatically. As a result, video game consoles have become more advanced and can offer us more entertainment than ever before. Here is a rundown of the ten best-selling video game consoles.

#1 PlayStation 2 (PS2)

Released in 2000, the PlayStation 2 is the best-selling home video game console, with over 159 million units sold. It was the successor to the original PlayStation and was the first video game console to be fully compatible with DVDs and games. The PS2 was also the first console to support online gaming through a network adapter and a built-in modem.

#2 Nintendo DS

Released in 2004, the Nintendo DS is the second best-selling home video game console, with over 154 million units sold. The DS was a handheld console with two screens, one of which was a touchscreen. It also had a microphone and supported wireless connectivity, making it popular for multiplayer gaming.

#3 Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is a video game console developed by Nintendo, and released in March 2017. It is a hybrid console that can be played as a home console connected to a television or as a portable device with its built-in screen. It has detachable Joy-Con controllers that can be used for handheld play or attached to a grip for use as a traditional gamepad. The Switch has a variety of games, including exclusive titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, as well as a range of games from third-party developers.

#4 Game Boy

The Game Boy is a handheld video game console developed and released by Nintendo in 1989. It was the first successful handheld gaming device and helped to establish the Game Boy brand. The original Game Boy was an 8-bit device with a monochrome screen and could play games from its Game Boy cartridge library. It was known for its long battery life and distinctive design, featuring a circular directional pad and four action buttons. The Game Boy was a popular console in its time and had a significant impact on the handheld gaming market. Some of the most popular games for the original Game Boy include Tetris, Super Mario Land, and Pokemon Red and Blue.

#5 PlayStation 4

The PS4 (PlayStation 4) is a home video game console developed and released by Sony Computer Entertainment in November 2013. It competes with Microsoft’s Xbox One and Nintendo’s Switch as part of the eighth generation of video game consoles. The PS4 has a library of games ranging from first-party exclusive titles like God of War and The Last of Us Part II, to third-party games like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. The PS4 also offers online multiplayer gaming through PlayStation Plus and the ability to stream games and other media through services like Netflix and YouTube.

#6 PlayStation

Released in 1994, the original PlayStation is the third best-selling home video game console, with over 102 million units sold. It was the first console to use CD-ROMs for game storage and was a major success, leading to the development of the PlayStation 2.

#7 Nintendo Wii

Released in 2006, the Wii is the seventh best-selling home video game console, with over 101 million units sold. It was known for its innovative motion control system, which allowed players to control the action on screen by moving their bodies. The Wii was also the first console to offer online gaming through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

#8 PlayStation 3

Released in 2006, the PlayStation 3 is the eighth best-selling home video game console, with over 87 million units sold. It was the successor to the PlayStation 2 and was the first console to use Blu-ray discs for game storage.

#9 Xbox 360

Released in 2005, the Xbox 360 is the nineth best-selling home video game console, with over 84 million units sold. It was the successor to the original Xbox and was the first console to support high-definition graphics. The Xbox 360 was also the first console to offer online gaming through Xbox Live, which allowed players to compete against each other online.

#10 PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Released in 2004, the PSP is the tenth best-selling home video game console, with over 82 million units sold. It was a handheld console that used UMDs (Universal Media Discs) for game storage and was the first handheld console to offer high-definition graphics. The PSP also had a wide range of multimedia features, including the ability to play music and movies.

Conclusion

As we all know, the video game industry and technology have developed dramatically. As a result, video game consoles have become more advanced and can offer us more entertainment than ever before. Here is a rundown of the ten best-selling video game consoles of all time.