Every Nintendo Console Tier List

Nintendo's Switch 2 is finally here, marking another milestone in the company's 40+ year history of gaming hardware. While initial impressions suggest a more conservative approach, the anticipation is palpable. This article explores the Switch 2, but first, let's take a nostalgic trip through Nintendo's console legacy.

Nintendo boasts a remarkable catalog: eight home consoles (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, and Switch) and five handhelds (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, DS, and 3DS). Ranking them is a subjective challenge, considering both hardware innovation and the impact of their game libraries. Here's one perspective:

The NES holds a special place, filled with cherished childhood memories of classics like Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, and Hook. Its impact is undeniable. Similarly, the Switch's innovative hybrid design (despite occasional stick drift) and its stellar game library, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey, secures its place among the greats.

Feel free to disagree! Create your own Nintendo console tier list and compare your rankings (S, A, B, C, and D tiers) with the IGN community.

Nintendo Consoles

Nintendo Consoles

The Nintendo Switch 2 remains largely uncharted territory after its brief two-minute reveal. Where will it ultimately fall in the rankings? Share your predictions and reasoning in the comments below.