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Every Nintendo Console Tier List

Author : Aaron Feb 25,2025

Nintendo's Switch 2 is finally here, marking another chapter in the company's impressive 40+ year history of video game hardware. While initial impressions suggest a more conservative approach, we're eager to see what Nintendo has in store. This article dives into the Switch 2 trailer details, but first, let's take a nostalgic trip through Nintendo's console history.

Nintendo boasts a legacy of eight home consoles (NES, SNES, N64, 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 ranking considers both hardware innovation and the lasting impact of each console's game library.

Simon Cardy's Nintendo Console Tier List

My personal S-tier includes the NES, fueled by cherished childhood memories of classics like Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, and Hook. The Switch also earns an S-tier ranking due to its ingenious hybrid design (despite the occasional joy-con drift) and its contribution to Nintendo's finest games, such as Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey.

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

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With only a two-minute trailer to go on, the Switch 2's ultimate placement remains to be seen. Share your predictions and console rankings in the comments, explaining your choices.

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