Every Nintendo Console Tier List

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

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) over the past five decades. But which reigns supreme? I've ranked them using an IGN Tier List, considering both hardware innovation and the quality and legacy of each console's game library. See my personal ranking below:

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 hybrid design is also brilliantly executed (despite the occasional joystick drift), and its game library, featuring masterpieces like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey, secures its spot alongside the NES at the top.

Disagree? Believe 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 so far, but where do you predict the Nintendo Switch 2 will rank ultimately? Share your thoughts and reasoning in the comments below.