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 cautious approach, we're excited to see what Nintendo has in store. This article dives into the Switch 2 trailer details and offers a retrospective look at Nintendo's console legacy.
Across five 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 subjective task, but considering both hardware innovation and the quality of their game libraries, here's a personal tier list:
The NES holds a special place, filled with nostalgic memories of classics like Super Mario Bros. and Mega Man 2. The Switch's innovative hybrid design (despite occasional stick drift) and its incredible game library, featuring titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey, solidify its position alongside the NES at the top.
Feel free to create your own Nintendo console tier list and compare it with the IGN community. Disagree with the placement of the Virtual Boy? Let your voice be heard!
With only a two-minute trailer revealed so far, the Switch 2's ultimate ranking remains to be seen. Share your predictions and reasoning in the comments below.
