Every Nintendo Console Tier List

With the unveiling of the Switch 2, Nintendo has finally confirmed its newest console. Boasting over 40 years of gaming hardware experience, expectations are high, even if initial impressions suggest a more cautious approach this time. For those eagerly awaiting this upcoming console, a detailed breakdown of the Switch 2 trailer is available elsewhere. But for now, let's journey through Nintendo's rich history.

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? This personal ranking, using an IGN Tier List, considers both hardware innovation and the quality and legacy of each console's game library.

The NES holds a special place, filled with cherished memories of playing Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, and the notoriously challenging Hook as a five-year-old. This nostalgia, coupled with 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), places both firmly in the S tier.

Disagree? Believe the Virtual Boy surpasses the N64? Create your own Nintendo console tier list below, comparing your S, A, B, C, and D tiers with the IGN community.

### Nintendo Consoles

Nintendo Consoles

Despite only a two-minute glimpse, where do you predict the Nintendo Switch 2 will ultimately rank? Share your thoughts and reasoning in the comments below.