List of best-selling game consoles

[2] Video game consoles may use one or more data storage devices, such as hard disk drives, optical discs, and memory cards for downloaded content.

[9][10] Virtual reality headsets are head-mounted devices with built-in screens that are positioned in front of the user’s eyes.

VR headsets intended to play virtual reality games may have handheld controllers and position-tracking accelerometers for user input.

[14][15] Video game consoles in general are also described as "dedicated" in distinction from the more versatile personal computer and other consumer electronics.

[16][17][18] The following table contains video game consoles that have sold at least 1 million units worldwide either through to consumers or inside retail channels.

Sony's PlayStation 2 is the best-selling game system overall with over 160 million units worldwide. [ 1 ]
The Nintendo DS product line are the best-selling handheld consoles, selling 154.02 million units worldwide. The majority of sales came from the DS Lite at 93.86 million units. [ 5 ]
The first popular home console, the Atari 2600 (1980 version pictured), was released in 1977. [ 19 ]