Nintendo Console Rankings Revealed

With the much-anticipated reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has officially confirmed the arrival of its latest console. Boasting over 40 years of expertise in video game hardware, we are eager to see what innovations Nintendo has in store for us, though initial impressions suggest a more conservative approach. If you're as excited about this upcoming console as we are, you can dive deep into the Switch 2 trailer details [ttpp]. But before we look ahead, let's take a nostalgic journey back through Nintendo's illustrious history.

Over the past five decades, Nintendo has launched eight home consoles (NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, and the Switch) and five handhelds (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, DS, and 3DS). But which of these stands out as the best? I've ranked them using an IGN Tier List, considering both the innovation of the hardware and the quality and legacy of each console's game library. Here's a glimpse at my personal tier list:

The NES holds a special place in my heart as the first console I ever played, evoking fond memories of classics like Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, and the challenging Hook platformer from my childhood. Its significance earns it a spot in the S tier. Similarly, the Switch's ingenious hybrid design, despite issues like stick drift, combined with stellar titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey, secures its position alongside the NES in the top tier.

Do you have a different perspective? Perhaps you believe the Virtual Boy outperforms the N64? Feel free to create your own tier list and compare your S, A, B, C, and D rankings with the IGN community.

Nintendo Consoles

Although we've only seen a brief two-minute glimpse of it so far, where do you predict the Nintendo Switch 2 will rank once it's fully evaluated? Share your thoughts in the comments section, including your reasons for ranking the consoles as you have.