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Every Nintendo Console Tier List

by Logan Feb 24,2025

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 up its sleeve. This article dives into the Switch 2 trailer details, but first, let's take a nostalgic trip through Nintendo's console legacy.

Over the decades, Nintendo has released eight home consoles (NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, and Switch) and five handhelds (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, DS, and 3DS). Ranking them is a challenge, requiring consideration of both hardware innovation and the quality and lasting impact of their game libraries. Here's one possible ranking, focusing on these factors:

Simon Cardy's Nintendo Console Tier List

My personal "S" tier includes the NES, fueled by fond childhood memories of classics like Super Mario Bros., Mega Man 2, and Hook. The Switch also earns a top spot due to its innovative hybrid design and its impressive game library, featuring masterpieces like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey.

Feel free to disagree! Create your own Nintendo console tier list and compare your rankings (S, A, B, C, and D tiers) with the IGN community.

### Nintendo Consoles

Nintendo Consoles

With only a two-minute trailer revealed so far, the Switch 2's ultimate ranking remains uncertain. Share your predictions and reasoning in the comments below!

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