Ranking Nintendo Consoles: A Comprehensive Analysis

Nintendo's Switch 2 is finally here, marking another chapter in the company's impressive 40+ year history of gaming hardware. While initial impressions suggest a cautious approach, we're eager to see what Nintendo has in store. This article dives into the Switch 2 trailer details, but first, let's revisit Nintendo's console legacy.

Over the decades, Nintendo has released eight home consoles (NES, SNES, 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 quality of their game libraries. Here's one possible ranking:

My personal S-tier includes the NES, fueled by nostalgic memories of classics like Super Mario Bros. and Mega Man 2. The Switch also earns an S-tier ranking due to its innovative hybrid design and its stellar game library, featuring titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey.

Feel free to disagree! Create your own Nintendo console tier list and compare it with the IGN community.

Nintendo Consoles

Nintendo Consoles

With only a two-minute trailer revealed so far, the Switch 2's ultimate ranking remains to be seen. Share your predictions and reasoning in the comments below!