From the NES to the PS5, gaming consoles have battled for dominance for decades. Now, watch the wins, losses, and surprise comebacks of the past 40 years unfold in the data visualization above.

This video tracks home and handheld consoles – because gaming didn’t just stay in the living room. Sales data comes from official reports, analyst estimates, and even supply chain whispers, adjusted for holiday booms and blockbuster game launches.

Who ruled the console wars? Who hit Game Over? Watch and find out!