Every Nintendo Console Tier List

Nintendo's Switch 2 is finally here, marking another chapter in the company's rich 40-year history of gaming hardware. While initial impressions suggest a conservative approach, we're eager to see what Nintendo has in store. This article delves into the Switch 2 trailer details, but first, let's take a retrospective look at Nintendo's console legacy.

Over the decades, Nintendo has launched 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). Ranking them is a challenge, requiring consideration of both hardware innovation and the impact of their game libraries. Here's a personal tier list, balancing these factors:

The NES holds a special place, filled with nostalgic memories of classics like Super Mario Bros. and Mega Man 2. The Switch, with its innovative hybrid design and standout titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey, equally deserves top billing.

Feel free to create your own Nintendo console tier list and compare it with the IGN community. Disagree with the placement of the Virtual Boy? Let your voice be heard!

Nintendo Consoles

Nintendo Consoles

With only a brief two-minute glimpse, the Switch 2's ultimate ranking remains uncertain. Share your predictions and reasoning in the comments below!