"Nintendo Consoles Ranked: A Tier List"

With the much-anticipated reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has officially announced the arrival of its latest console. Boasting over four decades of experience in video game hardware, Nintendo's new offering seems to be playing it safe, based on initial impressions. If you're eagerly awaiting the release of this upcoming console, dive into our comprehensive analysis of the Switch 2 trailer. But before we look forward, let's take a nostalgic journey through Nintendo's storied history.

Over the past five decades, Nintendo has launched eight home consoles (NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, and the Switch) and five handhelds (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, DS, and 3DS). But which of these stands out as the best? I've crafted a personal tier list using IGN's ranking system, considering both the innovative aspects of the hardware and the quality and legacy of their respective game libraries. Check out my tier list below:

The NES holds a special place in my heart as my first console, evoking memories of playing classics like Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, and the challenging Hook platformer at the tender age of five. This nostalgia places it firmly in the S tier. The Switch, with its innovative hybrid design (despite the issue of stick drift), and its stellar game lineup including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey, also earns a spot in the top tier.

Do you disagree with my rankings? Perhaps you believe the Virtual Boy surpasses the N64? Feel free to create your own tier list and compare your S, A, B, C, and D rankings with the IGN community.

Nintendo Consoles

Although we've only glimpsed two minutes of footage so far, where do you predict the Nintendo Switch 2 will land on the tier list once it's fully released? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and explain your rankings of the Nintendo consoles.