Gaming’s Greatest Hits: Top Five Best-Selling Consoles of All Time

From the PlayStation 2’s groundbreaking DVD playback and PS1 compatibility to the Nintendo Switch’s revolutionary hybrid design, these five consoles have redefined gaming for nearly 700 million players worldwide.

Launched in 2000, the PS2 dazzled with blockbuster franchises like Grand Theft Auto, Gran Turismo, and Final Fantasy.

Nintendo’s DS followed in 2004, introducing dual screens, touch controls, and hits like Pokémon and Animal Crossing.

In 2017, Nintendo Switch blurred handheld and TV play with titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

The original Game Boy (and Game Boy Color) popularized portable gaming with Tetris and Pokémon, while the 2013 PS4 dominated with exclusives like The Last of Us Part II and Marvel’s Spider-Man.