With the unveiling of the Switch 2, Nintendo has finally confirmed its newest console. Boasting over 40 years of gaming hardware expertise, anticipation is high to see what Nintendo has up its sleeve, even if initial impressions suggest a more conservative approach. If you're eager for this upcoming console, we've delved into all the Switch 2 trailer details. But for now, let's take a trip down memory lane.
Over the past five decades, 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). But which reigns supreme? I've ranked them using an IGN Tier List, considering both hardware innovation and the quality and lasting impact of each console's game library. See my personal ranking below:
The NES holds a special place in my heart; as a five-year-old, I have vivid memories of playing Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, and the notoriously difficult Hook. This nostalgia firmly places it in the S tier. The Switch's hybrid design is brilliantly conceived (stick drift aside!), and its game library, featuring masterpieces like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey, earns it a spot alongside the NES at the top.
Disagree? Think 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, but where do you predict the Nintendo Switch 2 will rank? Share your thoughts and reasoning in the comments.
