The gaming world buzzed with excitement as Nintendo officially announced the arrival of the Switch 2, marking another milestone in its illustrious 40-year journey in video game hardware. While initial impressions suggest a more conservative approach, anticipation is high for what Nintendo has in store. For those eager to dive into the Switch 2 trailer details, we've covered that extensively here. But before we look ahead, let's take a nostalgic trip through Nintendo's storied past.

Over the past five decades, Nintendo has launched eight home consoles, including the NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, and the Switch, alongside five handhelds such as the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, DS, and 3DS. But which of these iconic platforms reigns supreme? I've taken a stab at ranking them using an IGN Tier List, considering both the hardware's innovation and the enduring impact of its game library. Here's my personal take:

Disagree with my rankings? Perhaps you believe the Virtual Boy surpasses the N64? Feel free to create your own Nintendo console tier list and compare your S, A, B, C, and D rankings with the IGN community.

Nintendo Consoles

Although we've only glimpsed two minutes of it, the burning question remains: where will the Nintendo Switch 2 ultimately rank? Share your thoughts in the comments and explain your rankings of Nintendo's consoles.