Nintendo Console Ranking: A Definitive Tier List

Mar 12,25

With the unveiling of the Switch 2, Nintendo has finally confirmed its newest console. Boasting over 40 years of experience in video game hardware, anticipation is high to see what innovations Nintendo has up its sleeve, even if initial impressions suggest a more cautious approach this time. If you're eager for this upcoming console, we've delved into all the Switch 2 trailer details. But first, let's take a nostalgic trip through Nintendo's history.

Over the past five decades, Nintendo has released eight home consoles (NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, and Switch) and five handhelds (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, DS, and 3DS). But which reigns supreme? I've ranked them using an IGN Tier List, considering both hardware innovation and the quality and lasting impact of each console's game library. See my personal ranking below:

Simon Cardy's Nintendo Console Tier List
The NES holds a special place for me; as a five-year-old, I have vivid memories of playing Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, and the notoriously difficult Hook. This nostalgia heavily influences its S-tier placement. The Switch's innovative hybrid design (despite the occasional joy-con drift) and its incredible game library, featuring masterpieces like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey, earns it a spot alongside the NES in the top tier.

Disagree? Think the Virtual Boy surpasses the N64? Create your own Nintendo console tier list below and compare your S, A, B, C, and D tiers with the IGN community.

Nintendo Consoles

Nintendo Consoles

We've only seen two minutes of gameplay, but where do you predict the Nintendo Switch 2 will rank? Share your thoughts and reasoning in the comments below.

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