Nintendo Console Ranking: Ultimate Tier List

Nintendo's recent Switch 2 reveal finally confirmed the arrival of their latest console. With a rich history spanning over 40 years, expectations are high, even if initial impressions suggest a more cautious approach this time. If you're eager for this upcoming console, we've explored the Switch 2 trailer details extensively. But for now, let's take a trip down memory lane.

Nintendo boasts 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; my earliest gaming memories are deeply rooted in playing Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, and the notoriously difficult Hook as a five-year-old. This nostalgia firmly places it in the S tier. The Switch's innovative hybrid design (despite the occasional joy-con drift) and its incredible 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

Despite only seeing a two-minute glimpse, where do you see the Nintendo Switch 2 fitting into the overall ranking? Share your thoughts and reasoning in the comments below!